Logitech G413 SE Mechanical Keyboard Review

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Logitech G413 SE Mechanical Keyboard

Mechanical keyboards are pretty popular amongst gamers, typists and other computer enthusiasts who love the experience of typing on keyboards with mechanical switches. If you are searching for a reliable mechanical keyboard that is reasonably priced, Logitech’s G413 SE is one of the best options out there.

These days, most gaming mechanical keyboards come with a ton of premium features that tend to raise prices. However, some of these extra features don’t matter to people who just love the feel of mechanical keyboards–and not the fancy RGB lighting. Logitech’s G413 SE mechanical keyboard is the ideal choice for this category of users.

In this review, we will share with you everything you need to know about this keyboard to help you decide whether it is the right option for you. Let’s jump right in!

Specifications

Switches	Logitech Romer-G Brown
Lighting	White LED only
Onboard Storage	1 Profile
Media Keys	With FN
Connectivity	USB Type-A
Cable	1.8m rubber cable
Keycaps	PBT
Dimensions (LxWxH)	435 x 127 x 36.3mm
Weight	1.71 pounds
Supported OS	Window 10 or newer, macOS 10.14 or newer
Price	$69.99

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Affordable price While LED backlighting Minimalistic design It has a sturdy aluminum plate	Doesn’t have dedicated MacOS keys Doesn’t have the print screen button It has no software support

Keyboard Design

This keyboard has the old-school mechanical keyboard design and is only available in black. Unlike the Logitech G413 TKL SE, this keyboard has a Numpad that some professionals rely on to do tasks that require typing lots of numbers. However, it makes the keyboard much longer than the standard Logitech G413 TKL SE, which doesn’t have the Numpad.

If your workflow doesn’t involve typing lots of numbers, you will be better off with the much shorter and portable Logitech G413 TKL SE that doesn’t have the Numpad. This keyboard also used Logitech’s Romer-G Brown switches which Logitech claims are 25% faster and 40% more durable than standard mechanical switches. The feel of these is obviously not as good as the more premium mechanical keyboards from Logitech and other vendors. Of course, this also comes down to the materials used. This is understandable since Logitech is trying its best to make a solid keyboard at an affordable price.

The good news is that the keys of this keyboard are made of hard-to-wear-down PBT plastic, so they will probably work for many years before you may even think of replacing them. The backlit legends of this keyboard’s keys are clean and crisp, making them look appealing, especially in low-light environments.

Unfortunately, they don’t have the option of RGB lighting; they only come with the white LED backlighting. This was also another decision that Logitech had to make to avoid escalating the price of this product. But if you are not a hardcore gamer, this may not be a big deal since a good number of people actually disable the RGB lighting option when using gaming-first keyboards. This is also a compromise one should take considering the price of this keyboard.

The Typing Experience

The experience of typing on this keyboard is pretty familiar, more so if you have used other keyboards with Logitech’s in-house Romer-G Brown switches. The key travel is what you would expect from a mechanical keyboard from Logitech. People love Logitech’s Romer-G Brown switches, because they are not too loud compared to most mechanical keyboards on the market.

They also have a relatively small amount of tactility, mainly due to the bump at the top of the switch. These keys have a 45g actuation force, so they don’t require much force to register an input like some gaming-centered mechanical keyboards. The sound from this keyboard is also nothing special; don’t expect to get the buttery switches or ASMR-like sounds from this keyboard.

It should also be noted that this keyboard doesn’t have MacOS keys. If you are a Mac user, you are better off picking up something else and not this.

Gaming Experience

Of course, we cannot talk about this keyboard without sharing with you the gaming experience. The snappy feel of this keyboard’s keys, thanks to the 45g actuation force, makes it a lot easier to play games that require quick action. Of course, if you are used to keyboards with a higher actuation force rating, you will need a few minutes to adjust to this keyboard since it requires less force while pressing the keys.

Despite the lack of RGB lighting that most hardcore gamers value, this keyboard is still an excellent option for gamers who usually play games that require taking fast action.

Software Support

Unlike most Logitech keyboards, the G413 SE lacks software support. So, you won’t have the option of reprogramming some keys as you would with most high-end keyboards from Logitech. Despite being a backlit mechanical keyboard, this keyboard’s functionality is similar to the more inexpensive keyboards that usually come with desktop computers. So, the lack of software support is expected. Logitech could also have probably made this decision to cut costs.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the Logitech G413 SE is one of the best mechanical keyboards you can get for under $70. It is a minimalistic keyboard that doesn’t have the fancy features of the high-end keyboards from Logitech and other vendors that usually cost over $200. If you are looking for a simple, backlit, mechanical keyboard for gaming or productivity work, this is one of the best options on the market right now.