Logitech G Pro X TKL

Logitech’s Pro gamer lineup is full of genuinely great gear, like the Logitech Pro X keyboard—a tenkeyless (TKL) board now available in a wireless version, the Logitech G Pro X TKL ($199). It makes a compelling case for hardcore gamers with a bevy of dedicated media keys and shortcuts, Logitech’s Lightspeed technology for low-latency wireless play, and a nifty carrying case that makes transport easy. It’s an impressive compact gaming keyboard, and a worthy wireless alternative to our other favorite TKL board, the Razer BlackWidow V4 75%.

The Design: Three-Fourths of a Full-Size Keyboard

At 1.3 by 13.9 by 5.9 inches (HWD), the Logitech G Pro X TKL is smaller than a full-size keyboard, though not as small as a 60 or 65 percent keyboard. In my opinion, it’s the perfect middle ground, holding on to a majority of dedicated keys while being just barely wider than a 14-inch laptop. With that being said, it is a little wider than the aforementioned BlackWidow V4 75%. It has a solid build feel, too, despite weighing just 2 pounds. Gamers often prefer sturdy keyboard builds for fast-paced, high-octane action games like Overwatch 2 or Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

From a design standpoint, the Pro X TKL is as eye-catching as it is functional, and Logitech offers plenty of color and switch configurations to choose from. Our review unit is white, with GX Brown Tactile switches, but the keyboard comes in black and pink colors, as well, and also offers a choice of clicky (GX Blue) and linear (GX Red) key switches. Turn it over, and you’ll find two feet that adjust to two different heights, adding some lift to the low-profile keyboard. You'll even find a place to store the Lightspeed USB receiver (which we'll take a look at in a moment).

Dual (or double-shot) PBT keycaps provide a comfortable grip for your fingertips, and the openings allow the RGB lighting glow to pop through each letter and number on the board. Media keys and dedicated shortcut keys line the top of the board (using the round Logitech button style seen on other Logitech non-gaming products like the Logitech POP Keyboard), along with a volume roller, which always wins bonus points with us. The keyboard also comes with a Game Mode, which disables keys that you may accidentally hit while gaming.

Notably, the keyboard also comes with a sturdy, hardcover carrying case that I love. The rigid outside of the case contrasts with the plush interior, which perfectly fits the keyboard as well as the Lightspeed USB receiver. A handle at the top lets you lug it around like a gamer suitcase, but it fits in my book bag just fine as well.

The gaming keyboard supports both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless modes, but the real calling card is the Lightspeed USB receiver, which is meant to provide a wireless solution that delivers low latency and reliable performance. Using the receiver, hardcore gamers can experience the same (or sometimes better) performance as wired competitors, Logitech claims.

Lightspeed tech is similar to Razer’s Hyperpolling, and we do indeed find both to be acceptable options if you want to cut the cord without sacrificing performance. If your mouse supports it, you can also connect your mouse and keyboard to one Lightspeed dongle. Expect up to 50 hours of battery life over a wireless connection, and you can charge while you work or play using the included USB-C-to-USB-A cord.

The Software: It All Goes Down at the (G) Hub

Logitech's GHub software is where you’ll manage just about everything under the keyboard’s hood, including per-key RGB lighting, commands, and macros. As expected, the app offers a good amount of customization options for exacting gamers who want to tweak their peripheral aesthetics to match their games. You'll find support for only one overarching profile for on-board settings memory, but you can designate games and programs to customize your experience within each. Integration with Discord, Steamlabs, and OBS is also available, which enables certain shortcuts when navigating within those apps.

The software itself is dense but deep. I like how easy it is to paint your board with RGB lighting, and shortcuts to quick-launch a favorite app are always welcome. And while the keyboard does not feature hot-swappable switches like the Asus ROG Azoth or the Razer BlackWidow V4 75%, the board does support third-party keycaps. The keyboard also makes use of Logitech G Shift, which allows users to add secondary functions to their keyboard.

In use, the keyboard felt quite comfortable. I’m not used to tactile switches (I’m more of a Linear Red kinda guy), but I still enjoyed the satisfying tension of every button press. I do wish the RGB shined a little brighter, but the lighting does pop well against the keyboard’s white frame. The inclusion of a carrying case (as swanky as it is) but not a wrist rest is a choice that some may not prefer, but I find it hard to fault this and the lack of swappable switches when the keyboard itself works so well.

If the Pro X TKL has any fault, it's perhaps that it doesn’t do enough differently from other premium compact boards to stand out. It definitely improves on the previous full-size Pro TKL model, but I didn’t swoon over it as I did over the 75% BlackWidow. And at $200, it’s a pricey endeavor, especially if you prefer wired connections and things like low wireless latency don’t matter much to you.

Verdict: A TKL Contender

The Logitech G Pro TKL is an impressive keyboard. A solid performer that’s aesthetically pleasing to boot, this compact set of keys brings the goods and then some, and is a worthy choice for gamers who want to cut the cord without cutting performance. While the board does omit some keyboard-tinkerer addendums, keeping more to a gamer-focused agenda, it’s hard to come down on such an all-around proficient performer.

We're continuing to recommend the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% in this class of TKL boards, but the Pro X TKL could be a better pick in some situations, especially if wireless connectivity is important to you. If you don't mind a cord or two, or you're a keyboard tweaker, the Razer's immaculate typing feel and hot-swappable key switches are a better fit. If, on the other hand, you enjoy the freedom of wireless connectivity, Logitech's low-latency keyboard will surely win your heart as it does our Editors' Choice award.