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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Logitech G512 Special Edition vs Logitech G513

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech G512 Special Edition
Logitech G513

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Logitech G512 Special Edition Picture
Logitech G513 Picture

Variants

  • G512 Carbon (Black)
  • G513 (Carbon)
  • G513 (Silver)

Our Verdict

Logitech G512 Special Edition

Logitech G513

The Logitech G512 Special Edition and the Logitech G513 are two very similar keyboards that perform almost the same, but the G513 is more comfortable as it has a detachable wrist rest. Other than that, the main difference is the type of switches. Both options use Logitech proprietary switches; the G512 is available with different GX switches, while the G513 uses Romer-G switches. The GX Blue Clicky switches on our G512 unit have a longer pre-travel distance and require more force to actuate than the G513's Romer-G Tactiles. However, the G512 provides a better typing experience because the tactile feedback is more pronounced, and the longer pre-travel helps reduce typos. That said, the typing experience changes depending on which switch type you get. Other than that, the only other difference is that the G513 comes with a wrist rest.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.6
8.5

Pre-Travel 
 

2.1 mm
1.6 mm

Latency 
 

10
9.0

Operating Force 
 

58 gf
51 gf

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech G512 Special Edition Top Picture
Logitech G513 Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.4" (3.6 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)

Width  

17.5" (44.5 cm)
17.5" (44.5 cm)

Depth 
 

5.2" (13.2 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
8.6" (21.9 cm)

Weight 
 

1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
2.51 lbs (1.140 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech G512 Special Edition Build Quality Close Up
Logitech G513 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Logitech G512 Special Edition Side Picture
Logitech G513 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

30.9 mm (1.2")
30.7 mm (1.2")

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Hardware Customizability 
 

4.6
2.2

Customizability Overview  

Logitech G512 Special Edition Customizability Overview
Logitech G513 Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard
Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style
Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
Non-Customizable Design

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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech G512 Special Edition Backlighting Picture
Logitech G513 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech G512 Special Edition Brightness Max
Logitech G513 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech G512 Special Edition Brightness Min
Logitech G513 Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes

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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
9.0

White Shot  

Logitech G512 Special Edition White Shot
Logitech G513 White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.6 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
Not Detachable

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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

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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0
4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech G512 Special Edition Extra Features
Logitech G513 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech G512 Special Edition Bundle Picture
Logitech G513 Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise 
 

4.4
8.0

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

55.0 dBA
50.1 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

Yes
No

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

GX Blue Clicky
Romer-G Tactile

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Clicky
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Operating Force 
 

58 gf
51 gf

Actuation Force 
 

48 gf
43 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.1 mm
1.6 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.2 mm
3.2 mm

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Latency 
 

10
9.0

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

1.4 ms
4.3 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

10
9.0

Single-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Best Connection 
 

4.3 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.5 ms

Wired 
 

1.4 ms
4.3 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

3.0 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.7

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

Key Press 
 

4.2 ms

Key Release 
 

8.8 ms

Data Transmission 
 

8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech G513 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes

Chord Split 
 

8.1

Chord Split Graph  

See details on graph tool

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.2 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

10.4 ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

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+

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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0
0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

Logitech G512 Special Edition

Logitech G513

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