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- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Logitech G512 Special Edition vs Razer Huntsman
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech G512 Special Edition
Razer Huntsman
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeOptical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- G512 Carbon (Black)
- Huntsman (Black)
- Huntsman (Mercury White)
- Huntsman (Quartz Pink)
Our Verdict
Logitech G512 Special Edition
Razer Huntsman
The Razer Huntsman and the Logitech G512 Special Edition are fairly similar, but the Razer performs slightly better for gaming. Its optical switches have a lower pre-travel, so typing on it feels a bit more responsive. Also, you can macro-program all of its keys, while the Logitech only lets you set macros to function keys. That said, the Logitech is available with different kinds of switches so you can choose something that better fits your needs. Both keyboards have remarkable latency and full RGB backlighting.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
8.6
8.5
Latency
10
8.9
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
1.4 mm
Operating Force
58 gf
48 gf
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.4" (3.6 cm)
1.4" (3.6 cm)
Width
17.5" (44.5 cm)
17.5" (44.4 cm)
Depth
5.2" (13.2 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2°
0°
Medium Incline
N/A
3°
Maximum Incline
8°
6°
Home Row Height
30.9 mm (1.2")
31.9 mm (1.3")
Hardware Customizability
4.6
2.4
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Non-Customizable Design
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
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Yes
Backlight Features
10
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
9.0
9.0
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
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
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
Yes
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
4.4
4.4
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
55.0 dBA
54.9 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
Yes
Yes
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
GX Blue Clicky
Razer Optical
Switch Type
Mechanical
Optical
Feel
Clicky
Clicky
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
58 gf
48 gf
Actuation Force
48 gf
35 gf
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
1.4 mm
Total Travel
4.2 mm
3.3 mm
Latency
10
8.9
Latency Video
Latency Wired
1.4 ms
4.5 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
10
8.9
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
4.5 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.4 ms
Wired
1.4 ms
4.5 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
3.7 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.2
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
4.3 ms
Key Release
30.7 ms
Data Transmission
7.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
8.3
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
4.9 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
7.9 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Logitech G HUB
Razer Synapse 3
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
No
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
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
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
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