Review on Logitech Backlit Mechanical Keyboard Passthrough by Tim Beckett

Currently working from home using a Razer Black Widow Tournament Edition with signature green switches (very similar to the Cherry MX Blues). My wife also works from home and we share an office and the keyboard was just VERY noisy. So I wanted something quieter and also easier to type on due to the arthritis in my fingers. I like Logitech and since I already have a Logitech mouse (G502) it made sense to look for a unified software that would allow me to do a lot at once. Not even counting the shenanigans of Razer's Synapse. So let's get to the Logitech G413: Appearance: The board makes a solid, clean impression. It doesn't have extra keys, which I like (I've tried other keyboards with extra macro keys to the left of the keyboard, this caused some typos due to my muscle memory using the end keys to index. With the extra G-keys, this caused a problem. ) and overall the keyboard is very minimalistic. It only comes with a red backlight, which is fine since I have a red and black color scheme for my computer. The backlight can be switched on or off at different brightness levels. They can also create a breathing effect, which I never use. I leave it on the second level of brightness and static. Haptics: The keyboard is very solid and the deck doesn't give way. The keys themselves don't play and have a matte surface. This takes a bit of getting used to, as fingers don't necessarily slide from one to the other as easily as glossy keys, but it does prevent a lot of grease from building up. Height and adjustments allow you to position the keyboard at a great angle. The Romer G keys are probably the main reason I chose this keyboard. A lot of people really don't seem to like them, mostly because they don't work with custom keycaps and they can't be replaced. This is not a problem for me. I just wanted the keyboard to work and leave it as is. I like the buttons and shift feel, although some have compared them to rubber domes rather than the Cherry MX Brown tactile feel they often claim it is. In general, I like switches and buttons. Features: Works with Logitech Gaming Software or newer software; However, I like to use the old LGS software as it is much more minimalistic. You have the option to bind the G-keys to the F-keys with an on-keyboard toggle, similar to layers on smaller keyboard layouts. I personally never use them. But they are when you want them to be. Conclusion: I really like this keyboard. It's a lot quieter than the Razer and I think the construction is a little better. It doesn't come with a wrist rest, which is a downside. I bought a full size Razer wrist rest to use with it and it fits really well. I would definitely recommend it to a prospective keyboard buyer who just wants a basic mechanical keyboard that works, with a few bells and whistles and a quiet but secure typing experience. Capability.