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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 Razer Huntsman Elite

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech G513
Razer Huntsman Elite

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Logitech G513 Picture
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Variants

  • G513 (Carbon)
  • G513 (Silver)
  • Huntsman Elite (Black)

Our Verdict

Logitech G513

Razer Huntsman Elite

The Razer Huntsman Elite and the Logitech G513 are both outstanding gaming keyboards. The main difference is that the Razer's Linear Optical switches have a shorter pre-travel distance and much lower operating force than the Romer-G Tactile switches on our Logitech unit, making them feel more responsive. However, the Razer's incredible responsiveness also makes it less ideal for general typing because the keys are overly sensitive, which leads to more typos. The Razer offers more features like dedicated media controls and onboard memory. Every key on the Razer is macro-programmable, while the Logitech only allows you to reprogram the function keys.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.5
9.1

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
10

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech G513 Top Picture
Razer Huntsman Elite Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.4" (3.7 cm)

Width  

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

Depth 
 

5.2" (13.2 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

8.6" (21.9 cm)
9.1" (23.1 cm)

Weight 
 

2.51 lbs (1.140 kg)
2.68 lbs (1.215 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech G513 Build Quality Close Up
Razer Huntsman Elite Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Logitech G513 Side Picture
Razer Huntsman Elite Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

30.7 mm (1.2")
33.8 mm (1.3")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

2.2
2.4

Customizability Overview  

Logitech G513 Customizability Overview
Razer Huntsman Elite 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 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Yes
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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech G513 Backlighting Picture
Razer Huntsman Elite Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech G513 Brightness Max
Razer Huntsman Elite Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech G513 Brightness Min
Razer Huntsman Elite 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 G513 White Shot
Razer Huntsman Elite White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

6.6 ft (2.0 m)
6.7 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
5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech G513 Extra Features
Razer Huntsman Elite Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech G513 Bundle Picture
Razer Huntsman Elite Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.5
6.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

8.0
7.4

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

50.1 dBA
53.0 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Romer-G Tactile
Razer Linear Optical

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Optical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Linear

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

51 gf
38 gf

Actuation Force 
 

43 gf
37 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.6 mm
1.0 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.2 mm
3.5 mm
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Latency 
 

9.0
10

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

4.3 ms
1.3 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
10

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

4.3 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.5 ms

Wired 
 

4.3 ms
1.3 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  

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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 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+
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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

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