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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Logitech G513 vs Logitech K845
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech G513
Logitech K845
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- G513 (Carbon)
- G513 (Silver)
- Logitech K845 (Black/Gray)
Our Verdict
Logitech G513
Logitech K845
The Logitech G513 is a much better keyboard than the Logitech K845. Since it's designed for gaming, the G513 has some programmable keys, customization software, RGB backlighting, and a USB passthrough. It also has lighter and more responsive keys, and it comes with a wrist rest. However, the K845 has a longer pre-travel distance, which should help prevent typos, and it's fully compatible with Linux.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
8.5
7.9
Single-Key Latency
9.0
6.8
Backlight Features
10
6.5
Pre-Travel
1.6 mm
2.2 mm
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
0.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.4" (3.6 cm)
Width
17.5" (44.5 cm)
17.1" (43.5 cm)
Depth
5.2" (13.2 cm)
5.0" (12.7 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
8.6" (21.9 cm)
N/A
Weight
2.51 lbs (1.140 kg)
1.75 lbs (0.794 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°
4°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
8°
8°
Home Row Height
30.7 mm (1.2")
28.5 mm (1.1")
Hardware Customizability
2.2
6.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
1.25u
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
Backlight Features
10
6.5
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Backlight Clarity
9.0
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
6.6 ft (2.0 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
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
No
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
7.5
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
8.0
4.1
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
50.1 dBA
56.8 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Yes
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Romer-G Tactile
Cherry MX Blue
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
51 gf
54 gf
Actuation Force
43 gf
45 gf
Pre-Travel
1.6 mm
2.2 mm
Total Travel
3.2 mm
4.0 mm
Latency
9.0
6.8
Latency Video
Latency Wired
4.3 ms
18.9 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.0
6.8
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
4.3 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.5 ms
Wired
4.3 ms
18.9 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
3.0 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.7
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
4.2 ms
Key Release
8.8 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
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
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
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
6+
No Profile
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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