Logitech G PRO X Keyboard

Logitech G PRO X Keyboard Gaming Keyboard Review

Brand: Logitech
Released: September 17, 2024
Updated: 2 months ago
3.5
Overall review score
303
Review evidence points
49
Scored features
23
Expert reviews

Bottom Line

Choose it for sturdy compact gaming, fast Lightspeed wireless, and deep customization. Skip it if price, noisy keys, missing hot-swap, or 60% layout compromises matter most.

Best for

Best for competitive gamers who want a compact Logitech board with fast wireless, strong build quality, and deep key or lighting customization. It also suits users already comfortable tuning G Hub or adapting a 60%/TKL layout.

Not for

Not for keyboard enthusiasts who prioritize hot-swappable standard switches, quiet acoustics, high polling rates, or maximum value. Productivity users who need dedicated arrows, numpad, or visible secondary legends may also prefer another layout.

Verdict

Reviewers see the Logitech G Pro X family as capable competitive keyboards with sturdy frames, strong wireless performance, useful compact layouts, and unusually deep customization. The best impressions come from Lightspeed reliability, responsive keys, portable cases, and G Hub or Keycontrol flexibility. The tradeoff is that Logitech often asks premium prices while leaving enthusiasts wanting more: hot-swappable switches are missing or proprietary on several newer models, stabilizers and acoustics can be rough, and 60% layouts require real adjustment. Overall sentiment is positive on performance but cautious on value, especially when rivals offer rapid trigger, higher polling, or better sound for similar money.

Feature Scorecards

Summary

49 reviewed features
  • Very positive 4.5-5.0
    6 (12%)
  • Positive 3.5-4.4
    24 (49%)
  • Neutral 2.5-3.4
    16 (33%)
  • Negative 1.5-2.4
    3 (6%)

Pros

  • 4.4
    11 reviews strong consensus
    customization options: 4.4, 11 reviews, strong consensus
    Customization is one of the line’s clearest strengths, from hot-swap layouts to Keycontrol, though cost and closed ecosystems limit it on some versions.
  • 4.5
    8 reviews strong consensus
    portability: 4.5, 8 reviews, strong consensus
    Portability is consistently strong thanks to compact form factors, detachable/portable designs, dongle storage, and hard carry cases.
  • 4.5
    7 reviews strong consensus
    wireless performance: 4.5, 7 reviews, strong consensus
    Wireless performance is a major strength when Lightspeed is present, with reviewers citing stable, fast, low-latency performance.
  • 4.2
    14 reviews moderate consensus
    build quality: 4.2, 14 reviews, moderate consensus
    Build quality is often praised as sturdy, rigid, and premium-feeling, though the Pro X 60 drew sharp criticism for feeling cheap to some reviewers.
  • 4.2
    10 reviews strong consensus
    gaming performance: 4.2, 10 reviews, strong consensus
    Gaming performance is generally strong, with fast, responsive, reliable play; criticism focuses more on value and missing cutting-edge features.
  • 4.5
    6 reviews strong consensus
    frame rigidity: 4.5, 6 reviews, strong consensus
    Frame rigidity is a major positive in many reviews, with repeated praise for no flex, sturdy frames, and inflexible plates.
  • 4.4
    6 reviews strong consensus
    key responsiveness: 4.4, 6 reviews, strong consensus
    Key responsiveness is mostly praised as quick, snappy, instant, or highly responsive, especially for gaming and rapid-trigger use.
  • 4.2
    8 reviews moderate consensus
    macro customization: 4.2, 8 reviews, moderate consensus
    Macro customization is powerful in G Hub and Keycontrol, though some reviewers found setup time-consuming or limited by software design.
  • 4.4
    5 reviews strong consensus
    desk space efficiency: 4.4, 5 reviews, strong consensus
    Compact TKL and 60% layouts are repeatedly praised for freeing mouse space and maximizing smaller desks.
  • 4.2
    7 reviews low consensus
    connectivity: 4.2, 7 reviews, low consensus
    Connectivity is usually praised for easy Bluetooth/Lightspeed switching and stable use, but one reviewer disliked that a TKL unit could only be used wirelessly.
  • 4.5
    4 reviews strong consensus
    latency: 4.5, 4 reviews, strong consensus
    Latency is a strength in wireless models, where reviewers repeatedly describe Lightspeed as low-latency or effectively wired-like.
  • 3.9
    10 reviews low consensus
    volume control: 3.9, 10 reviews, low consensus
    Volume control is usually appreciated as convenient, especially side rollers, though a few reviewers disliked placement or cheap feel.

Cons

  • 1.8
    4 reviews strong consensus
    noise level: 1.8, 4 reviews, strong consensus
    Noise level is one of the weakest areas on several units, with complaints about distracting clack, rattling, and loud sound.
  • 2.5
    22 reviews moderate consensus
    value for money: 2.5, 22 reviews, moderate consensus
    Value for money is the most common concern, with many reviewers saying the boards are expensive for missing or niche features.
  • 2.0
    3 reviews strong consensus
    sound dampening: 2.0, 3 reviews, strong consensus
    Sound dampening is weak overall; reviewers often found hollow sound or insufficient damping despite some included layers.
  • 2.5
    6 reviews moderate consensus
    stabilizer quality: 2.5, 6 reviews, moderate consensus
    Stabilizer quality is mixed to poor, with rattly or mushy stabilized keys recurring despite occasional praise for limited rattle.
  • 2.4
    2 reviews limited evidence
    materials quality: 2.4, 2 reviews, limited evidence
    Materials quality ranges from premium-feeling PBT and metal plates to complaints about basic plastic and unremarkable stock parts.
  • 2.7
    7 reviews low consensus
    rapid trigger support: 2.7, 7 reviews, low consensus
    Rapid Trigger support is sharply variant-dependent: the Rapid model earns praise, while other 60% models are criticized for lacking it.

Compared With Category Average

Compared with other Gaming Keyboards, this product is above average in portability, wireless performance, ease of switch replacement, near average in build quality, software quality, below average in sound dampening, noise level, materials quality.

Comparison summary

49 compared features
  • Above average 0.4+ pts higher
    4 (8%)
  • Same as average within 0.3 pts
    21 (43%)
  • Below average 0.4+ pts lower
    24 (49%)

Largest category differences

Attribute This product Category average Difference
sound dampening 2.0 4.2 -2.1
noise level 1.8 3.9 -2.1
materials quality 2.4 4.2 -1.9
value for money 2.5 3.7 -1.2
stabilizer quality 2.5 3.9 -1.4
polling rate 2.6 3.9 -1.4
compatibility 2.5 3.9 -1.4
layout options 2.8 4.1 -1.2

Consider This Instead

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Compared in Reviews

Products reviewers directly compared with this model, grouped into quick takeaways.

  • Better: extra features at a similar or lower price The reviewer says the Corsair K70 Pro Mini packs more features at a similar MSRP and lower street price.
  • Better: programmability, polling, and speed switches The reviewer says Corsair offers easier programmability and higher polling, while Logitech’s software is easier to understand.
  • Better: overall experience and battery life The reviewer says the Asus ROG Azoth offers a better all-around experience with much longer battery life.

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  • Worse: switch stability The reviewer says Logitech’s switches are stable enough to beat the Apex Pro in that department.

FAQ

Is the Logitech G Pro X good for gaming?

Yes, reviewers generally found the stronger Pro X models quick, responsive, and reliable for competitive play, especially with Lightspeed wireless. Criticism focused more on price and missing enthusiast features than basic gaming performance.

Is the wireless connection reliable?

Wireless performance is one of the strongest themes in the reviews. Lightspeed was repeatedly described as stable, fast, low-latency, or effectively close to wired use.

Are the switches hot-swappable?

It depends on the version. Older G Pro X models earned praise for easy hot-swapping, while several newer TKL, 60%, or Rapid models were criticized for lacking hot-swap or using proprietary switch systems.

How is the typing experience?

Typing feel is mixed but often good after adjustment. Reviewers praised smooth switches and PBT keycaps on some models, but complained about mushy stabilized keys, hollow sound, or uncomfortable 60% learning curves on others.

Is G Hub software good?

Reviewers disagreed. Some called it polished, powerful, and accessible, while others found it mediocre, tedious, buggy, or harder than necessary for remapping and lighting.

Is it worth the price?

Value is the biggest concern. Reviewers liked the performance and customization, but many felt the premium price was hard to justify when competitors offered hot-swap, rapid trigger, higher polling, or better acoustics.

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