{"id":221944,"date":"2024-04-09T07:35:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T07:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/09\/logitechs-tiny-g-pro-x-60-gaming-keyboard-has-some-big-competition\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:19:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:19:01","slug":"logitechs-tiny-g-pro-x-60-gaming-keyboard-has-some-big-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/09\/logitechs-tiny-g-pro-x-60-gaming-keyboard-has-some-big-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Logitech\u2019s tiny G Pro X 60 gaming keyboard has some big competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Logitech has unveiled the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Logitech G;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=2291fa08-d615-45f6-8b63-6e42c377eb06&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Logitech+G&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwOi8vbG9naXRlY2hnLmNvbS9wcm8teC02MCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZmE0YzVhNmItOTY1Zi00NTc2LWI5NzMtZWE3YzhiOTg0NDY3In0&amp;signature=AQAAAZayzHaxkBEQKuZfoCTZHNnEvtw4p0P_PE0fcawf-2wc&amp;gcReferrer=http%3A%2F%2Flogitechg.com%2Fpro-x-60\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:G Pro X 60;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Logitech G;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">G Pro X 60<\/a>, its latest mechanical gaming keyboard. Similar to the peripheral maker&#8217;s <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/the-logitech-g-pro-x-superlight-2-improves-an-already-great-gaming-mouse-070133238.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:G Pro X TKL;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">G Pro X TKL<\/a> from last year, this is a wireless model aimed at competitive-minded gamers first and foremost. Unlike that device, it has a smaller <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-60-percent-keyboards-160038272.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:60 percent layout;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">60 percent layout<\/a>, which means it lacks a dedicated function row, number pad, arrow keys and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/deskthority.net\/wiki\/Nav_cluster\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:nav cluster;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">nav cluster<\/a> but takes up much less space on a desk. This can be a boon for games because it leaves more room to flick a mouse around while retaining the most common action keys. Naturally, it\u2019s also more portable.<\/p>\n<p>The G Pro X 60 is up for pre-order today for $179 in the US or \u20ac229 in Europe. It\u2019s available in three colors (black, white or pink) with either the linear or tactile version of Logitech\u2019s GX Optical switches. The company says it\u2019ll be available at major retailers in \u201clate April.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve had the keyboard on hand for a few days prior to today\u2019s announcement and have mostly been impressed, though I\u2019d have a hard time calling it a great value.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the good: This thing is well-built. Its aluminum top plate is surrounded by a plastic frame, but it all feels sturdy, with no real flex or give when you press down. Its doubleshot PBT keycaps are pleasingly crisp and should avoid any of <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keyboard.university\/100-courses\/keycaps-101-ydy8j\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the shininess;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the shininess<\/a> that&#8217;d develop with cheaper ABS plastic over time. The legends on the keycaps are neatly printed and transparent, so any RGB backlight effects you set will come through cleanly. All the keys are angled comfortably, and there\u2019s a set of flip-out feet on the back.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"A woman in a gray sweater holds up a white Logitech G Pro X 60 gaming keyboard up to the camera with her left hand.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/dOcLRZPu2qa89qQkVN8h1Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/1713dea0-f5e8-11ee-ba0f-69cb500fb36e\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A woman in a gray sweater holds up a white Logitech G Pro X 60 gaming keyboard up to the camera with her left hand.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/dOcLRZPu2qa89qQkVN8h1Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/1713dea0-f5e8-11ee-ba0f-69cb500fb36e\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> Logitech<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019m not crazy about the side-mounted volume roller \u2014 once you\u2019ve blessed your keyboard with a full-on <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/keychron-q1-pro-bluetooth-customizable-keyboard-143008367.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:rotary knob;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">rotary knob<\/a>, it\u2019s hard to give up \u2014 but it\u2019s easy to reach with your pinky, so you can adjust volume without having to lift your other fingers during the heat of a game. There\u2019s also a dedicated switch for flipping on Logitech\u2019s \u201cgame mode,\u201d which deactivates keys you might otherwise hit by accident; those include the Windows and Fn keys by default, but you can add others through Logitech\u2019s G Hub software.<\/p>\n<p>The keyboard can connect over a detachable USB-C cable, Bluetooth or a 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Per usual with Logitech gear, the latter\u2019s connection is rock solid; I\u2019ve had none of the hiccups or stuttering I\u2019ve seen with some wireless keyboards from less established brands, particularly when waking the device from sleep. There are buttons to swap between Bluetooth or the 2.4GHz connection built into the board, as well as a handy compartment for stashing the adapter itself. You can also connect the G Pro X 60 and certain Logitech mice simultaneously using one dongle. Logitech rates the battery life at up to 65 hours; that sounds about right based on my testing so far, but the exact amount will fluctuate based on how bright you set the RGB backlight.<\/p>\n<p>The best thing about the G Pro X 60 might have nothing to do with the keyboard at all \u2014 it\u2019s the fact that Logitech includes a hard carrying case in the box. More companies should do this! It makes the device much easier to transport.<\/p>\n<p>Alas, this probably isn&#8217;t a keyboard you\u2019d want to take to the office. The linear GX Optical switches in my test unit <em>feel <\/em>totally pleasant: They\u2019re fast enough for gaming, and they come pre-lubricated, so each press goes down smoothly. Since they\u2019re optical, and thus not reliant on any physical contact points, they should also prove durable over time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"The side profile of a white Logitech G Pro X 60 gaming keyboard, with its dedicated Game Mode switch in view.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/UubBpbpzjIljsaO6xaqJEg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/43f4f990-f5e8-11ee-bbba-72219a22a957\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The side profile of a white Logitech G Pro X 60 gaming keyboard, with its dedicated Game Mode switch in view.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/UubBpbpzjIljsaO6xaqJEg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/43f4f990-f5e8-11ee-bbba-72219a22a957\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> Logitech<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>But they aren\u2019t exactly quiet. Logitech has fit a couple layers of silicone rubber inside the board, but there isn\u2019t the wealth of sound-dampening foam you&#8217;d find in some other options in this price range. To peel back the curtain a bit: I received the G Pro X 60 just after testing a bunch of mechanical keyboards for an upcoming buying guide, so I\u2019m a little spoiled on this point. Some people may like the obvious <em>clack <\/em>of each press here, too. I can\u2019t imagine their coworkers or roommates being as thrilled, though, and some modifier and nav keys like Alt, Ctrl and Tab sound hollower than others.<\/p>\n<p>Besides that, my issues with the G Pro X 60 are more about what&#8217;s missing than anything the keyboard does wrong. For one, its switches aren\u2019t hot-swappable, so you can\u2019t easily remove and replace them without desoldering. Yes, this is a niche thing, but so are $180 gaming keyboards as a whole. Being able to pop in new switches isn\u2019t just a plus for long-term repairability; it\u2019s half the fun for some keyboard enthusiasts in the first place. Swapping keycaps is straightforward, though.<\/p>\n<p>Taking a step back, a growing number of the G Pro X 60\u2019s peers have some sort of analog functionality, which means they can respond to varying levels of pressure. The top pick in our <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-gaming-keyboard-140019954.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:gaming keyboard buyer\u2019s guide;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">gaming keyboard buyer\u2019s guide<\/a>, the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/wooting.io\/wooting-60he\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Wooting 60HE+;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Wooting 60HE+<\/a>, is a good example: Its magnetic <a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/what-we-bought-the-last-gamepad-ill-need-to-buy-for-switch-and-pc-140047518.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hall effect;cpos:9;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Hall effect<\/a> sensors let you set custom actuation points, so you can make each key extra sensitive while playing a fast FPS, then make them feel heavier and more deliberate while typing. They also enable a \u201c<a data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/wooting.io\/rapid-trigger\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:rapid trigger;cpos:10;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">rapid trigger<\/a>\u201d feature that lets you repeat inputs faster, which can be helpful for, say, strafing back and forth during an in-game shootout. Other models from <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Razer;elmt:;cpos:11;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=d043077a-4ba1-4321-a933-30b8701d8d31&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Razer&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5yYXplci5jb20vZ2FtaW5nLWtleWJvYXJkcy9yYXplci1odW50c21hbi12My1wcm8tbWluaSIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZmE0YzVhNmItOTY1Zi00NTc2LWI5NzMtZWE3YzhiOTg0NDY3In0&amp;signature=AQAAAX9gQkkbAN8KDYmv3NYT3TPVHWulWZgbWMPMJmJkfms8&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.razer.com%2Fgaming-keyboards%2Frazer-huntsman-v3-pro-mini\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Razer;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Razer;elmt:;cpos:11;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Razer<\/a> and <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:SteelSeries;elmt:;cpos:12;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=e8351d9d-883b-4d2b-9ca2-def694c65fa7&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=SteelSeries&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N0ZWVsc2VyaWVzLmNvbS9nYW1pbmcta2V5Ym9hcmRzL2FwZXgtcHJvLW1pbmktd2lyZWxlc3MiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImZhNGM1YTZiLTk2NWYtNDU3Ni1iOTczLWVhN2M4Yjk4NDQ2NyJ9&amp;signature=AQAAASLoUrn4WeQi4N5FJ_BBzviY7Y2YqXbxkjgE9_GMFO7R&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsteelseries.com%2Fgaming-keyboards%2Fapex-pro-mini-wireless\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SteelSeries;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:SteelSeries;elmt:;cpos:12;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">SteelSeries<\/a> provide similar functionality. But the G Pro X 60 lacks any sort of adjustable actuation or rapid trigger mode. That\u2019s probably not a dealbreaker for most people, but the people who <em>would <\/em>use those features are the kind of hardcore gamers Logitech is targeting with this device.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Three Logitech G Pro X 60 keyboards -- one white, one pink, and one black -- sit stacked on top of one another against a white background.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5nsn27R2E9UrenirZLaL2A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/8f050500-f5e9-11ee-9bfa-782776c3bbb7\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Three Logitech G Pro X 60 keyboards -- one white, one pink, and one black -- sit stacked on top of one another against a white background.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5nsn27R2E9UrenirZLaL2A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/8f050500-f5e9-11ee-9bfa-782776c3bbb7\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> Logitech<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>What is here is a new remapping system called \u201cKeycontrol.\u201d Through G Hub, this allows you to assign several different commands or macros to each key, with three separate control layers. This is a convenient way to get around some of the design\u2019s missing keys: I made it so holding Alt temporarily turns WASD into arrow keys, for example. But it also lets you base different actions on whether you press, hold or release a key, so you could tie complementary actions in a game \u2014 casting a couple of buffs in an RPG, perhaps \u2014 to one press. Some of the analog keyboards noted above can work like this, too, and you need to have G Hub open for some bindings to stay active. Still, it\u2019s better to have this sort of flexibility than not. Logitech says more of its keyboards will receive Keycontrol support in the future but declined to give more specific details.<\/p>\n<p>All of this makes for a keyboard that\u2019s solid in a vacuum but faces some stiff competition. Rival gaming keyboards like the Wooting 60HE+ and SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless are a little richer with performance-focused features, while a slightly larger option like the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:13;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0FTVVMtUk9HLVRocmVlLUxheWVyLUhvdC1Td2FwcGFibGUtUEJUL2RwL0IwQlNLWDhXM0I_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLXYtZDgtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImZhNGM1YTZiLTk2NWYtNDU3Ni1iOTczLWVhN2M4Yjk4NDQ2NyJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAZ7zmc9sZKXAiNRbndjofV97gunqndiNG3mflOku6UBg&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FASUS-ROG-Three-Layer-Hot-Swappable-PBT%2Fdp%2FB0BSKX8W3B\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ASUS ROG Azoth;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:13;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">ASUS ROG Azoth<\/a> sounds better and offers more customizable hardware for keyboard geeks. There are plenty of great non-gaming keyboards that cost much less, too. But the G Pro X 60 isn\u2019t a bad choice if you want something compact and wireless, so it might be worthwhile during a sale.<\/p>\n<p>This article contains affiliate links; if you click such a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/logitechs-tiny-g-pro-x-60-gaming-keyboard-has-some-big-competition-070154542.html?src=rss\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Logitech has unveiled the G Pro X 60, its latest mechanical gaming keyboard. 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