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Logitech G512 Special Edition vs Logitech G413
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech G512 Special Edition
Logitech G413
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- G512 Carbon (Black)
- G413 (Carbon)
Our Verdict
Logitech G512 Special Edition
Logitech G413
The Logitech G512 Special Edition and the Logitech G413 are very much alike. They both have a full-size layout and largely the same features and customization options. The G413 is available with Romer-G switches and has red backlighting. The G512 has full RGB backlighting and is available with GX Blue, Brown, or Red switches.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
8.6
8.9
Backlight Features
10
8.5
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
1.6 mm
Operating Force
58 gf
52 gf
Computer Compatibility
10
7.2
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.4" (3.6 cm)
1.3" (3.4 cm)
Width
17.5" (44.5 cm)
17.5" (44.5 cm)
Depth
5.2" (13.2 cm)
5.2" (13.3 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
2.20 lbs (1.000 kg)
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2°
2.5°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
8°
8.5°
Home Row Height
30.9 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
4.6
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
10
8.5
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Color
Red
Color Mixing
Red Only
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
Not Detachable
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
Dedicated only
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
GX Blue Clicky
Romer-G Tactile
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Clicky
Tactile
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
GX Blue Clicky
Romer-G Tactile
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Clicky
Tactile
Operating Force
58 gf
52 gf
Actuation Force
48 gf
43 gf
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
1.6 mm
Total Travel
4.2 mm
3.4 mm
Typing Quality
8.0
7.5
Typing Noise
4.4
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
55.0 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
Yes
Noise
Quiet
Latency
10
10
Latency Video
Latency Wired
1.4 ms
1.9 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
Logitech G HUB
Logitech G HUB
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Yes
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
Yes
Macro Programming
Software
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
10
7.2
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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