Logitech's new wireless keyboard caters to pro gamers on the move

[Shawn Knight]

Why it matters: Logitech has introduced a new gaming keyboard that it says is designed specifically for pro esports athletes with limited real estate. The Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed Gaming Keyboard, as the name suggests, features a compact 60 percent form factor (11.42 inches x 4.06 inches x 1.54 inches) meant to maximize space and make transport easier (a semi-hard carrying case also comes bundled with your purchase).

The board utilizes GX optical switches (your choice of tactile or linear), dual-shot PBT keycaps, RGB lighting, and Logitech's Lightspeed wireless technology for a speedy, cord-free connection. Optionally, you can connect wirelessly over standard Bluetooth. Battery life is rated at up to 65 hours, and recharging is as simple as plugging in the included charging cable to your computer.

Logitech says its GX Optical switches offer faster actuation than standard mechanical switches, eliminating the debounce required by the latter. They're also factory-lubricated, we're told.

Despite the small footprint, the peripheral maker managed to squeeze in some physical creature comforts including a volume roller, media controls, and game mode switcher, which can be found on the side edges of the board.

Additional functionality comes courtesy of Logitech's Key Control, a tool within G Hub that allows users to assign up to 15 functions per key to create multiple customizable layers. I'm not sure how someone would keep track of that may layers and unique buttons, but the option exists.

Logitech said it worked with more than 70 pro athletes who helped them evaluate north of 30 prototypes before settling on this design. It's the latest in Logitech's Pro line of accessories for gamers, and is more or less just a smaller version of the Pro X TKL keyboard that's already on the market.

The Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed Gaming Keyboard is available to pre-order in your choice of white, black, or pink colorways for $179, and comes backed by a two-year limited hardware warranty. Look for it to ship starting April 16.

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Logitech's new wireless keyboard caters to pro gamers on the move

 

[ScottSoapbox]

For pro gamers that aren’t pro enough to afford a normal sized desk.

 

[Superconductor]

Overpriced garbage. There are many companies eating Logi's lunch and providing better value & quality.

 

[sreams]

I thought the Commodore key was supposed to be at the lower left just below the Run Stop key, not the upper left...

 

[Loli Pop Carbon]

Why are mouses and keyboards getting more expensive? Keyboards are....keyboards. For sure it is not worth $179

 

[Nobina]

Pro gamer on a move:

Casually walking down the street, all of a sudden he remembers he has a match coming up. He pulls out his keyboard specifically designed for being on the move and starts playing the game in the middle of the street.

 

[Theinsanegamer]

Why are mouses and keyboards getting more expensive? Keyboards are....keyboards. For sure it is not worth $179

Because it has RgB1!!!!

The "gamur" market has proven how many times now that it will shovel cash into the furnace for slop, a 60% gaming keyboard with RGB is liek the holy grail of consumption. Way too many people with too much credit buying stuff they dont need and cant afford, jacking up the price for the rest of us. .