Logitech G213

This review is based on a retail version provided by Logitech. The Logitech 213 Prodigy will be available in retail in September 2016, for $69.99.

Logitech G213 Prodigy Review

Logitech's entry-level gaming feature sacrifices too much in the name of simplicity.

Logitech G213 Prodigy Review - Membrane for the Masses

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Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard

The Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard ($69.99) is an entry-level gaming keyboard with some of the bells and whistles gamers look for, but at a price that is more palatable to mom and dad.

Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard Review

Although priced reasonably with customizable lighting, anti-ghosting, and configurable function keys, the Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard falls short for the hard-core gamer. The Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard ($69.99) is an entry-level gaming keyboard with some of the bells and whistles gamers look for, but at a price that is more palatable to mom and dad. It gives you some gaming specialization, though Logitech saves money by using conventional membrane switches instead of the snappier mechanical kind, and corners are cut in a few other areas. Think of it as a gaming keyboard with training wheels, and you're most of the way there. Design and Features The G213 Prodigy($46.99 at Amazon) looks like an office PC keyboard when off, with tall keycaps and a full keyset including offset arrow keys, a numeric keypad, and a separate row of F1-F12 keys along the top. A set of media keys and two more dedicated function keys (gaming and lighting) are the only additional keys you wouldn't find on a bare-bones keyboard. The G213 Prodigy measures 8.6 by 17.8 by 1.3 inches (HWD) and weighs 2.4 pounds. That's not insignificant, though it is (a bit) more compac...

Logitech G213 Prodigy RGB Keyboard Review

Logitech have an enormous range of keyboards to suit almost every budget and demand. Indeed the chances are that most of the people reading this will have used a Logitech keyboard at some point. The Logitech K740 is the keyboard upon which 90% of the reviews for this very website have been typed.

The colorful G213 Prodigy benefits from Logitech's great Gaming Software, but it otherwise can't compete with similarly priced competition-even from within Logitech's own product ranks.

Logitech G213 Prodigy RGB Gaming Keyboard Review

To begin with, the 4 mm key travel and 50g actuation force makes the G213 feel almost like a mechanical keyboard. In fact, there were times that I forgot that I was on a membrane keyboard as I clacked away on CES news stories last month.

There is a sense though that the G213 lacks a wow factor. If you prefer your keyboards mechanical, and fully gaming orientated, then this is a clear downgrade. It's a solid offering and worth a look at the price.

Loving it!

This keyboard pretty much met my expectations. I love the simplicity of the design, the nice constant colour change and it just feels real nice to type with. It really just works.