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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
  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 G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB vs Logitech G513

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB
Logitech G513

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Picture
Logitech G513 Picture

Variants

  • G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB (Black)
  • G513 (Carbon)
  • G513 (Silver)

Our Verdict

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB

Logitech G513

The Logitech G513 and the Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB are quite different. Although they're both full-size keyboards, the G815 is a low-profile mechanical keyboard, while the G513 has a more standard height. The G513's Romer-G and the G815's GL Tactile switches have fairly similar pre-travel distance and operating force, so they perform almost identically in terms of responsiveness. The main difference is that the low-profile switches have a shorter total travel distance. The G513 provides a better typing experience mainly because the G815's keys wobble, and some people might not like the shorter travel because the keys bottom out sooner. The G513 comes with a nice wrist rest, but the G815 has dedicated media controls, dedicated macro keys, and onboard memory.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.7
8.5
No major differences between these keyboards for gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Top Picture
Logitech G513 Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

0.8" (2.1 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)

Width  

18.7" (47.5 cm)
17.5" (44.5 cm)

Depth 
 

5.9" (14.9 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
8.6" (21.9 cm)

Weight 
 

2.20 lbs (1.000 kg)
2.51 lbs (1.140 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Build Quality Close Up
Logitech G513 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Side Picture
Logitech G513 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 
 

21.5 mm (0.8")
30.7 mm (1.2")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

4.5
2.2

Customizability Overview  

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Customizability Overview
Logitech G513 Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Mixed
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Kailh Low Profile Choc
Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

No
Non-Customizable Design
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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Backlighting Picture
Logitech G513 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Brightness Max
Logitech G513 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB 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 G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB 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 
 

8.7
4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

5
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Extra Features
Logitech G513 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Num Lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Bundle Picture
Logitech G513 Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

7.9
8.0

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

50.4 dBA
50.1 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

GL Tactile
Romer-G Tactile

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Operating Force 
 

55 gf
51 gf

Actuation Force 
 

50 gf
43 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.5 mm
1.6 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.7 mm
3.2 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
9.0

Single-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Best Connection 
 

4.1 ms
4.3 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.4 ms
±0.5 ms

Wired 
 

4.1 ms
4.3 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

2.9 ms
3.0 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.8
8.7

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

Key Press 
 

3.6 ms
4.2 ms

Key Release 
 

7.5 ms
8.8 ms

Data Transmission 
 

8.7
8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Multi-Key Raw USB
Logitech G513 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
Yes

Chord Split 
 

8.4
8.1

Chord Split Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

4.7 ms
5.2 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

10.1 ms
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 
 

Yes
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 G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB

Logitech G513

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