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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 G513 vs Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech G513
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

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Logitech G513 Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Picture

Variants

  • G513 (Carbon)
  • G513 (Silver)
  • ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II (Black)

Our Verdict

Logitech G513

Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

The Logitech G513 is a full-size wired gaming keyboard, while the Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is a 75% compact wireless board for mobile devices and tablets. The Logitech has RGB backlighting, incredibly low latency, a USB passthrough, and its keys are macro-programmable. Also, it's available with a variety of GX Blue, Red, and Brown switches. On the other hand, the Lenovo can pair with one device via Bluetooth and another via its USB receiver, and it has mouse click buttons and a TrackPoint nub to control your cursor without the need for a separate mouse. It uses tactile scissor switches, which feel light and responsive.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.5
7.0

Backlight Features 
 

10
0.0

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
6.8

Operating Force 
 

51 gf
57 gf

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech G513 Top Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Compact (75%)

Height 
 

1.4" (3.5 cm)
0.6" (1.4 cm)

Width  

17.5" (44.5 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)

Depth 
 

5.2" (13.2 cm)
6.5" (16.4 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

8.6" (21.9 cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

2.51 lbs (1.140 kg)
1.17 lbs (0.532 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech G513 Build Quality Close Up
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
7.5

Side Picture  

Logitech G513 Side Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Straight

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

1.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

30.7 mm (1.2")

Wrist Rest  

No
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Hardware Customizability 
 

2.2

Customizability Overview  

Logitech G513 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 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design
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Backlight Features 
 

10
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Backlighting Picture  

Logitech G513 Backlighting Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech G513 Brightness Max
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
No

Brightness Min  

Logitech G513 Brightness Min
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Logitech G513 White Shot
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II White Shot

RGB 
 

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
No

Effects 
 

Yes
No

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
No

Color 
 

No Backlighting

Color Mixing 
 

No Backlighting
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0

White Shot  

Logitech G513 White Shot
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wireless

Detachable 
 

No
Yes (Charge Only)

Length  

6.6 ft (2.0 m)
3.6 ft (1.1 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
7.5

Bluetooth 
 

No
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech G513 Extra Features
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
Yes

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

Numpad  

Yes
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

Dedicated only
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech G513 Bundle Picture
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

8.0
10

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

50.1 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Very Quiet
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Romer-G Tactile
Scissor

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Romer-G Tactile
Scissor

Mechanical 
 

No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

51 gf
57 gf

Actuation Force 
 

43 gf
39 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.6 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.2 mm
2.0 mm
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Latency 
 

9.0
6.8

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

4.3 ms
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
18.2 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
37.8 ms
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
6.8

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

4.3 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.5 ms

Wired 
 

4.3 ms
N/A

Receiver 
 

N/A
18.2 ms

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
37.8 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

3.0 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.7

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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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  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.2 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

10.4 ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logitech G HUB
ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Software

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
No Profile

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

No

Macro Programming 
 

Software

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
8.5

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

Not Compatible
Partial

iOS  

Not Compatible
Partial

iPadOS  

Not Compatible
Partial
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
Partial

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
Partial

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
Partial

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

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Logitech G513

Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

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