The G512 can be customized per key with approximately 16.8 million colors. Create your own motion effects or choose from preset effects. Additionally, Lightsync technology allows games, sound, or the screen to adjust the keyboard lighting, for the most immersive RGB experience.
GX Mechanical Switches
Advanced GX mechanical switches, 100% designed and tested to deliver performance, responsiveness, and durability. Choose between three distinct mechanical switches: GX Blue (clicky), GX Brown (tactile), GX Red (linear).
Aluminum Alloy
The G512 is made from an incredibly strong and durable 5052 aluminum-magnesium alloy, for a sleek design and beautiful style. The 5052 alloy also provides a sturdy, non-slip casing that houses all the features needed for the ultimate gaming experience.
USB Port
Comfort and speed that are immediately available. The additional, dedicated USB cable connects the USB passthrough port to its own input for full power performance and data transfer speed. Connect a device for charging or plug in a mouse to attack your opponents without missing a beat.
Function Keys
Instant access to media and lighting control keys. Use the FN key to control volume, play and pause, mute, toggle game mode, change lighting effects, and more. Use the FN toggle switch in Logitech G HUB to configure function keys to perform these alternate commands by default.
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I have been using it for the past 2 days, as it arrived in my hands on 22/2/2021.
It is the first mechanical keyboard I have used and honestly, it is incredible in terms of construction.
Sturdy, it doesn't move at all and stays in place.
Minimalistic and beautiful, personally I have the RGB set to Logitech blue and I can't stop looking at it.
The keyboard, as well as the keys, are exactly what I was looking for!! Many friends told me to get a Razer, but the annoying click is a big downside for me. At first, I thought about buying the version with Red Switches, but due to the price difference (I found the brown ones 15€ cheaper), I decided to buy the version with brown switches. It's not silent, but the sound doesn't bother you. On the contrary, I can't stop typing!!
Lastly, a nice bonus is that it has a USB port on it.
For anyone considering it, the keyboard is wonderful and the quality is evident as soon as you hold it in your hands. A very positive experience for the first few days of use! Buy it without hesitation.
Update 9/2/2023. To add, for me at least, it requires regular cleaning. I believe the best way is to remove each key one by one and clean it properly. However, another easy way is to first turn the keyboard upside down and shake it, as if you're doing general cleaning in your house, as a lot of debris will come out, and then use a disposable wipe with some detergent to clean the keys without removing them.
I came to add the above update and realized that I have been using the keyboard for 2 years now. I still have nothing negative to add.
Disappointed with Logitech. Within the first few days of purchase, the buttons started to discolor, which for some reason are "painted" black and not made of black material.
After a few months, I noticed slight looseness in the switches. It now also has an issue with the button not registering correctly when pressed and requires some effort (e.g. left Alt)
I've had it for quite a while, but the problems started quite early. The first issue is that the keycaps break, which was solved by buying others. The second problem is that some keys, not necessarily the ones I use a lot, like numpad enter, either don't work on the first press or you press them once and it registers as a double press. I should also point out that I keep the keyboard clean, and regarding the problematic keys, I've tried solutions like WD40 contact cleaner, which helps for a little while, but the problem returns quite quickly. FOR 100 € +-10, THE KEYBOARD IS TRASH. My advice is when choosing peripherals and hardware, don't stick to the same manufacturer/brand; every manufacturer offers good products and bad products, especially when you have a specific budget. As for Logitech, I wasn't impressed with any of their keyboards, not even the most expensive one, the G915. If RGB synchronization is important to you, there's OpenRGB, which unifies devices from different manufacturers into one program. By the way, the G512 has terrible backlight brightness.
Everything I have bought from Logitech in my life has proven to be extremely durable. However, with this particular keyboard, before even a year had passed, the keys started to fade and "peel." I am close to 2 years of use, and while none of the keys have broken, the way it has deteriorated aesthetically is unacceptable for a keyboard that costs 100 euros.
In the first 2 years of use, it was amazing.
I love the company and its software, which is incredibly easy to use and has a lot of features.
After 2 years, despair.
Windows Kay that doesn't work and makes the whole keyboard completely useless.
The RGB doesn't show specific colors, and in static mode, I have some lights on and others off...
I press a button, and either there's no response or it malfunctions many times...
It's worth noting that I clean it and take care of it like my own eyes...
And I randomly come here because I see the price of where I bought it so many years ago
Purchased on 02/04/2021. About 2 months ago some keys like Y and 4 started not working properly, if you press them lightly they type twice or don't feel like staying pressed as long as you want. After 1.5 years, 2-3 LEDs burned out and only the red one lights up. 4/5 stars because it lasted 3 years. If it was 2 years, I would give it 3
For the money, the time it took to make a double click is unjustifiable, as a response good and sturdy frame. Generally, I have many Logitech products for years and they have an issue with double clicks.
What I heard is true and unfortunately I learned it in a painful way. My n and r keys have started to do shadow typing for no reason and the keys w, s, control, alt, spacebar that I use a lot have all worn out and discolored. Additionally, at least two keys (6 and 7) and one indicator light have burned out on each switch. I bought it just a year ago on last year's Black Friday. I deeply regret it and I don't think that the 110 euros justify this situation.
I don't have much to say except that Logitech once again shows its teeth. The keyboard is flawless and I've had it for almost 4 to 5 months. Great and complete sound. Impeccable feel and very good software to support it. That's it. Maybe I would like it to have a spare switch in case someone breaks it, but you're Logitech. My kids might have it too. It's such a good build.
I bought 3 keyboards for my business and personal use, 2 with brown switches and 1 with blue (not the regular GX switches). It's really unacceptable for the amount of money I paid.
- Problematic non-standard Keycaps:
After 6 months, I carefully removed the keycaps for the first cleaning using the special tool and half of them cracked.
- Double tapping register issue with the switches:
Over time, the two keyboards that I use the most have a problem with double register - they register double keystrokes when I type, making it difficult for me to write and work with commands.
- Terrible customer service:
To make matters worse, the keycaps are not standard size and I can't find replacements for many buttons, Logitech doesn't sell them either. The customer service gave me a hard time, asking for photos with timestamps and countless emails to replace the keycaps within the warranty. In the end, after I fixed them with instant glue to make them work, one month later another employee asked for verification with a new timestamp photo (I had to break them again). I truly got fed up, feeling like a thief trying to steal ten old keycaps when I've paid a fortune for 3 reliable and expensive keyboards that turned out to be a joke.
Conclusion:
After years of supporting Logitech (I was clearly a fanboy and they used to make good mice and quality products), I will no longer support this company. They managed to even drive me away, someone who appreciated their design, quality, and aesthetics. I believe that no one should buy from them.
Good evening from me as well. I have used this keyboard for many hours and I don't remember any switches in the internet cafe I used to go to. I have also tried a more expensive keyboard, the k70 rgb (cherry mx brown switches), which my friend had. Despite the good warranty and premium appearance of the corsair, it had traveled more to the Netherlands than I have in my whole life because it happened to be a faulty series (5 RMA!). Now, onto our topic. The keyboard we have for review is comfortable, premium, and even after 8 hours of gaming, my hands felt as if I hadn't been to the internet cafe at all. The Logitech software is excellent. If I have money to spare for a mechanical keyboard, I know where I will go.
Great supporter of Logitech but this particular purchase disappointed me.
Nice feel of the GX Brown, maybe they have slightly softened after a few months of use.
However, I also support the criticism about the faded keys, they faded within 4 months. Impeccable customer service from Logitech, obviously they are aware of the problem themselves, I contacted them and they sent me a second one for free without needing to return the old one.
Nevertheless, I do not recommend the purchase even if I have a second one, I know it will fade as well after a few months of use. At least let the price be reduced as a keyboard for 100€ with keys that fade in 4 months is unacceptable.
The best I have ever tried. You won't find better at this price, I say it with great certainty. Perfect feeling and sound, simply perfect. I have nothing to add, the rest of my friends will cover you.
One year after the purchase, the enter key started double typing. Additionally, the key caps that come into contact with my hand when idle have started fading heavily.
I give it 4 stars for the very nice feel when typing and for the fact that I haven't tried cleaning the key that double types yet.
The best until 1.5 years. Then it started having problems. Specifically, some keys "double press" while others have a delay. Both of these are random. I have now sent it for service and I am waiting for a response on what is causing it and what we should do (2 weeks!!!). Other than that, incredible feeling and I think the Brown switches are much better.
The keys fade after 3 weeks of use... Third consecutive model from Logitech that disappoints me, the previous 2 lasted a year each. Time to switch to another brand
The first impression is positive. Good key feel and response, good construction, and a compact size for a full keyboard. The USB port is one of its positive features, especially since it occupies two ports on the PC. The cable length is quite long.
The Logitech application makes key customization quite easy, and anyone who has a mouse from the same series can synchronize the settings with a click.
However, since I have had it for less than a month, I reserve judgment regarding its quality. I will need some time to pass and update the review.
The price seemed a bit steep to me, but the cheaper options were not very reliable.
Edit (26/07/2022): More than a year after the purchase, I can say that I am still equally satisfied with the keyboard's quality.
Edit 2 (16/07/2023): Although it still functions perfectly, some keys have started to fade. I believe that products from a manufacturer like Logitech should not have such issues. That's why I'm giving it 4 stars out of 5.
Logitech warranty.
Very good keyboard, heavy, sturdy, nice key feel which
easily come out for easy cleaning.
I come from Logitech g610 & g810 and the only thing
I miss is the Volume bar but it's a small drawback.
Also, the company has amazing support.
I bought the g610 in 2017 for 110 euros,
within a year it had a small issue
and they sent me the g810 for free, which at the time was 170 euros
without needing to return the previous one.
I have it here for a long time, everything is going great, the keys don't make so much noise, they make very little noise in gaming, you can barely hear it even in regular typing, a little more than that, and I had not only this but also Logitech products. Okay, now we can say LOGITECH IS KING
I am very satisfied.
It has a cable of satisfactory size (to connect to a box that is not next to it) and a USB port which is very convenient because I have already connected a hub and I have it in front of me.
It is also fully customizable (I admit that the default options are very tiring for me) and I easily adjusted it to my needs (colors and shortcuts). It has a very good app for creating shortcuts and changing colors and supports profiles (which one can define, e.g. gaming keyboard, work keyboard, etc.).
The keys can be removed and cleaned easily!
I received it today. I personally adjusted immediately without having previously worked with a mechanical keyboard. The brown switches are subjectively a good sound balance (not completely silent but not too annoying like the blue ones). I would like it to have a light for the num lock at this price. Otherwise, very good and with a noticeable build weight!
What can one say about this keyboard? I have had it in my possession for a few days now and from the first moment I understood what we mean when we say "you get what you pay for"! I chose this one with the brown switches because I didn't want the loud clicking of mechanical keyboards! Also, as for the appearance, it is much more beautiful than in the photos, compact and with a nice RGB lighting! It also has a USB port in the front, which is quite convenient because it has dual USB to make the keyboard work! The software that Logitech provides is a bit strange, but with a little effort, it can be managed, although it requires some exploration!
UPDATE----> Almost 2 years later and it started having issues with the x and t keys! When typing, it registers the keystrokes 2-3 times with a single press!! I give it 4 stars because, okay, it had a problem, but considering the price I paid and the usage I have had, for me it is still an okay keyboard and it doesn't mean that you will experience the same issue!
I have it here for a few days, the truth is that I bought it with reservations, but as soon as it came into my hands, I realized that the purchase I made was good. It is compact like a keyboard, especially if you don't have much space, it is perfect. Very sturdy construction and does not move from where you place it. The feel of the keys is amazing with immediate response, tested in FPS games. The sound is clicky but personally it doesn't bother me, I like it because it is discreet. The RGB lighting is very good with nice quality lighting and brightness adjustment. The Logitech app is okay, I didn't really figure it out but I didn't really bother with it either, it has various customizations. Also, very good ergonomics, after hours in 3D programs it doesn't tire me, also the USB port is very helpful. I believe that for its construction and all the above, its price is good. I haven't found anything negative so far, but I will return if something comes up. I recommend it.