Logitech has announced new gaming peripherals, including the $79.99 G305 X Superlight wireless gaming mouse and the $119.99 G316 X 98 wired mechanical gaming keyboard. The original G305 (G304 in certain regions) has been a popular choice among gamers and is widely considered one of the best and most reliable budget wireless gaming mice on the market. With the new G305 X Superlight, Logitech has managed to cut the overall weight down to just 59 grams. It is also claimed to be built with a minimum 51% recycled plastic with exposed screws, offering users the right to repair. Available in black and white color options, the new G305 X Superlight is available for purchase at $79.99. You can purchase the Logitech G316 X 98 in either black or white for $119.99. It will be offered with either tactile or linear key switches.

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The new products are an expansion of the company’s relatively affordable G3 series, which also includes the G325 wireless gaming headset, which was introduced earlier this year.

The mouse also comes with the company’s latest Hero sensor that is capable of 44,000 DPI. Pairing the G305 X Superlight with the Pro Lightspeed wireless USB receiver offers up to 8,000 Hz of polling rate, which ensures ultra-low latency with improved responsiveness and precision. In addition to the 2.4 GHz Lightpeed wireless connectivity, the G305 X Superlight also supports Bluetooth and wired connectivity.

As for battery life, Logitech claims that it can deliver over 130 hours on a single full charge and supports fast charging via USB Type-C, providing up to 3.5 hours of playtime from just a two-minute recharge.

Moving onto the G316 X 98 mechanical keyboard, Logitech says that it offers a combination of customizability, “thocky” sound, and competitive gaming speeds. This one also offers up to 8,000 Hz polling rate and a 0.125 ms response time, making it suitable for competitive gaming. The keyboard offers hot-swappable switches, which is rare for a Logitech keyboard, along with a multi-layer snap-fit gasket design, which is claimed to improve structural integrity without using screws while offering a thocky sound profile.

There’s plenty of RGB as well, with a fully customizable LED lightbar and per-key RGB lighting. It even comes with a dial to control volume, brightness, and music playback, alongside a tiny dot-matrix LED display.

Logitech has released the Mobi Fold compact wireless mouse, which folds neatly in half to slide into a pocket, precisely as its name implies. Logitech's latest press release says that 76% working on the go own a mouse but don't use it. That may well be true, as we're all accustomed to seeing mobile warriors clumsily using their laptop's trackpad instead of using the proper tool for the job.

• See the Logitech Mobi Fold compact wireless mouse here

This is the company's first foldable mouse, and is surprisingly normal-sized for a portable mouse, at 1.3 x 2.24 x 4.8 inches (33 x 57 x 122mm) when open, weighing in at 2.8oz (79g). These measurements might give it an ergonomic edge over most portable mice with small, questionable shapes that often lead to cramped hand muscles. When folded away, the Mobi Fold measures 0.83 x 2.6 inches (21 x 66mm). The company says the main buttons are particularly quiet, a boon for working in shared areas.

The section that looks like a middle button is actually a scroll trackpad with two buttons that can be configured via Logitech's software. The sensor underneath the body is a PAW3222 unit with up to 4,000 DPI, set by default to 800. Logitech says the 100-mAh battery is good for a month's worth of use starting with a full charge, and that a single minute of juicing up via the USB-C port is good for 22 hours of battery life. Simply folding or unfolding the mouse switches it off and on, and the hinge mechanism ought to last for 15 years.

For wireless connectivity, the Mobi Fold uses Bluetooth 5.0 LE, and can be paired with up to three devices simultaneously. There's also a Mobi Fold for Business version, and as far as we can tell, the only difference is that it comes with a Logi Bolt wireless receiver. The standard Mobi Fold is available in four colorways: lilac, graphite, off-white, and sand, and goes for $79.99, 79.99€, or £69.99. The Business version is slightly pricier at $89.99, 84.99€, or £74.99, and seems to only be available in the graphite finish.

Should you want to consider other options, Microsoft has the snazzy Surface Arc Mouse that can fold flat and has both vertical and horizontal scrolling. That one will set you back around $85.99 at Newegg.

Logitech-owned gaming headset brand Astro is all about gaming. So much so that its headsets are not really designed for any type of non-gaming listening, which is why they connect with multiple gaming devices and are surprisingly... unportable. But since we're looking for the best gaming headsets, this is right up our alley.

The Astro A20 X is a lightweight wireless gaming headset designed to connect to two devices (it's compatible with Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and, of course, PCs), with a detachable boom microphone, and bright, attractive RGB lighting. It looks a lot like the Logitech G522 we recently reviewed, because the design is practically identical — the main difference is that the A20 X comes with a multi-device base station while the G522 does not. The A20 X is also about $40 pricier than the G522, at $179.99.

Design and Comfort of the A20 X

The A20 X is a wireless over-ear (circumaural) headset with a lightweight plastic build, an elastic strap for adjustment, and bright, customizable RGB lighting on the earcups. It features a detachable boom microphone and it comes with a small wireless base station that lets you connect the headset to two devices at once — PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch. The A20 X comes in black and white colorways; our review unit came in white. The white headset features light gray cloth-covered earpads and red accents — the underside of the headband, the quick-switch button, and the mic-mute button are all red. The black version has the same red accents, but the earpads are black to match the frame.

The A20 X doesn't look too different from other lightweight, all-plastic wireless headsets, such as the Corsair Void Wireless v2. But it especially doesn't look different from other lightweight, all-plastic headsets from Logitech — in fact, it's virtually identical to the Logitech G522 headset. It's the exact same headset, build-wise: It has the same angular plastic earcups, the same split plastic headband, the same stretchy, elastic adjustment strap — it even has the same mirrored silver Logitech G logo on the yokes. The main difference between the A20 X and the Logitech G522 is the A20 X's base station, which allows you to connect to two devices, e.g. a PC and a console, and quickly switch between them.

Adjustment-wise, the A20 X is pretty minimal — perhaps too minimal. The earcups tilt and pivot slightly to better fit your head, but do not swivel to lie flat (or anywhere close to that). They are not height adjustable at all — instead, height adjustment is via the elastic ski-band-like strap that connects to two plastic protrusions on the inside of the headband. The strap has two notches on each side, which gives you a total of three different lengths (four, I suppose, if you count removing the strap altogether). This isn't a lot, and the headband is pretty stretchy — I found that even the shortest setting was a little too big for me. Luckily, the headset was light enough that it didn't cause much discomfort, but I did occasionally feel like the headset was slipping down/off.

Speaking of weight, the headset is super lightweight — it weighs around 10.23 ounces (290g), which makes it one of the lightest headsets we've tested. It's even lighter than the airy, open-back wireless Turtle Beach Atlas Air, which weighs 10.32 ounces (292.5g) without the microphone (10.61oz / 301g with the mic). It's a very comfortable headset, with a low clamping force and soft, fabric-covered memory foam earpads, but it feels like it might fall off if you turn your head too quickly.

The earcups feature bright, attractive lighting on each side, which can be customized using Logitech's G Hub. Each earcup has four RGB zones, all of which can be changed individually. The lighting is on the face of each earcup and is slightly recessed, so it's not something that people will see if you're facing them (e.g. if you're facing the camera while streaming) — they'll only see it if you turn your head.

There are several controls and ports on each earcup. On the left earcup, starting from the back, there's a power switch, a Bluetooth button, a volume wheel, and a microphone mute button, as well as a USB-C port and a 3.5mm microphone jack for plugging in the headset's detachable boom microphone. On the right earcup, starting from the back, there's a quick-switch button for switching between the two devices you have connected to the base station, as well as a chat mix rocker that lets you adjust the volume between game and chat audio.

The A20 X comes with a few accessories in the box: two 6-foot (1.8m) rubber USB-C to USB-A cables (presumably for connecting devices to the base station), the very slim base station, and the detachable boom microphone.

Specs

Audio Performance of the A20 X

The A20 X features Astro's 40mm bio-cellulose dynamic drivers, which have a frequency response range of 20 - 20,000 Hz. This is the standard frequency response range on many gaming headsets, though we've been seeing more and more headsets push beyond this range (on both sides).

The A20 X sounds, unsurprisingly, a lot like the Logitech G522. It has a semi-neutral sound profile, with the mids standing out and a slightly pumped up low end, and relatively restrained highs that are turned up just enough to make footsteps and gunshots stand out slightly. It's not the most exciting or dramatic sound profile, but it's... fine, out of the box. All forms of media — games, music, movies, podcasts, etc. — will sound adequate on the A20 X out of the box, but you'll need to play with the EQ if you want to get the most out of this headset.

Logitech G Hub comes with a handful of "curated presets" to get you started, including "bass boost," gaming, FPS gaming, and "media." You can also create your own presets, and you can get a pretty solid bass response with some tweaking. The headset also features plenty of detail, though it has a somewhat narrow soundstage, making rich audio environments like cities and jungles in games sound particularly alive (though perhaps a bit oppressive).

You will need to use Logitech G Hub to tweak and switch between EQ presets, however, as there doesn't seem to be a way to quickly switch between them on the headset itself. However, like the Astro A50 X, the A20 X doesn't really work without its base station (it does, but... not really), so I guess that shouldn't be too much of an issue.

Microphone of the A20 X

The A20 X has a detachable boom microphone with an omni-directional polar pattern and a frequency response range of 70 - 20,000 Hz. The mic plugs into a 3.5mm jack (trapezoid-shaped, to direct the orientation) on the left earcup, and sits on the end of a semi-flexible 4.5-inch gooseneck arm. It can be manually muted using a button on the left earcup, and it features a bright red light at the tip when it is muted, so you know whether people can hear you.

The microphone is pretty solid for a headset mic, though it's not the absolute best we've used and it doesn't compare to a standalone USB gaming mic. But it does a very good job of capturing your voice and making it sound full and well-rounded, even without any of the Blue Vo!ce presets turned on. It does a pretty good job of keeping background sound to a minimum, even though it's omni-directional (not cardioid or hypercardioid) — though, of course, typing on a loud keyboard will still be somewhat obvious.

But like all Logitech mics, the A20 X is supported by Logitech's G Hub software, which means you also have access to the Blue Vo!ce microphone technology. This includes a mic EQ as well as several signal cleanup options, such as noise reduction, a de-esser and a de-popper, a noise gate, and a compressor. The EQ comes with several curated presets, including AM/FM radio presets, two broadcast options, and a night/whisper preset that works surprisingly well.

Features and Software of the A20 X

The A20 X is configurable through Logitech's universal peripheral software, Logitech G Hub. You can use G Hub to update firmware, tune the headset and microphone EQ, and customize the headset's RGB lighting, as well as adjust several settings such as sidetone, game/chat mix, audio prompts, and power management. (It also gives you access to a sound board, if that's something that interests you.)

The A20 X has three forms of connectivity — 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, and wired via USB-C. Both the 2.4GHz wireless and the Bluetooth connections work through the base station, which means that the headset does not work wirelessly without the base station. You must be within range of the base station for both the 2.4GHz wireless connection and the Bluetooth connection to work. It does, however, work without the base station if you plug it in via USB-C, so it's at least somewhat portable — and the base station is extremely slim and lightweight, so you could take it with you pretty easily if you wanted to travel with it. But you'd still need to have it plugged into your PC for it to work, so it's not what I would call travel-friendly.

Also, the wireless connections do not support simultaneous playback — you'll need to press the Bluetooth button on the left earcup to switch between 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth. The switch is quick and seamless, but this feels like it makes the Bluetooth connection even less useful. Still, I understand the point of this headset is to be able to seamlessly connect to multiple devices and switch between them simultaneously, and I have seen how connections can get mixed up in headsets that attempt to do it while also making the headset fully portable. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro ambitiously attempts to connect to multiple devices and have simultaneous dual-wireless Bluetooth connectivity that's not dependent on the base station, and I have had several issues

Logitech rates the battery life of the A20 X at up to 90 hours with the lighting turned off, and up to 40 hours with the lighting turned on. This is actually better than I expected, considering how bright and flashy the lighting is.

Bottom Line

The Astro A20 X is a pretty solid gaming headset if you're looking for a multi-device headset and you don't need something you can take out of the house. The base station is convenient and small, and switching between devices is quick and seamless — though it doesn't have simultaneous dual-wireless connectivity like the Astro A50 X. But if you don't want to switch between your PC and your console, the Logitech G522 is the same headset without a base station, and it costs just $129.99 versus the A20 X's $179.99.

Gaming headsets come in all shapes and sizes, and when you’re a company as large and influential as Logitech, it can be wise to have an option for gamers at all price points. Last week, we looked at the affordable G325 Lightspeed Wireless, which, while not yet finding a place among the very best gaming headsets, offered an impressive value at only $80. With the Logitech G522 Lightspeed, we get to see if that value proposition holds true as we move higher up the chain. And — spoiler alert — at $130, it definitely does.

Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Specs

Design and Comfort of the Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless

The Logitech G522 is unmistakably a gaming headset. You don't need to look any further than the bright RGB rings on either earcup to see that — but even if you were to turn off the lighting, its distinctive futuristic appearance still allows it to stand out. Turned off, the lighting rings become gray plates. The yokes seem to float over the back of each cup.

It’s a balanced design, striking the middle-ground between comfort and flair. Its physical design definitely hits the visual notes of a gaming headset, but I was surprised by how light and comfortable it is. At only 290g, it's airy — but Logitech has also employed a ski-band like headstrap to evenly distribute its weight, preventing hot spots on the top of your head.

The cushions are also designed with comfort as the top concern. They’re soft and conform to the shape of your head and are very breathable if you play in a warmer environment. As expected, isolation suffers with this type of design, but it’s an intentional decision. Sound can bleed in and out, but you don’t need to worry about sweaty ears or a sore dome after wearing it for a few hours.

As Logitech’s mid-range flagship and a headset well over $100, you should go in expecting a few basics. Enjoyable sound quality for gaming as well as other types of content, a comfortable design, and versatile connectivity to use it with multiple devices you may own. The G522 checks all of those boxes.

The G522 packs upgraded 40mm Pro-G drivers to deliver bigger sound with improved detail. These drivers and the headset’s integrated DAC (digital-to-analog converter) allow the headset to offer a full-spectrum 20 Hz - 20kHz resolution and wide dynamic range with plenty of volume. They sound great out of the box, but can also be customized with preset or custom EQ settings in the Logitech G Hub software.

The microphone is detachable and can be muted with a button on the left earcup, where you’ll also find controls for power, Bluetooth, and volume. Like the sound you’re hearing, the vocals it captures can also be equalized and post-processed with studio FX to fine-tune how they come through to your listener.

The headset delivers solid connectivity options, supporting Logitech’s 2.4GHz Lightspeed audio, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB connections. It does not support simultaneous dual wireless connectivity, so you'll need to toggle between connections. Simultaneous dual wireless connectivity usually comes at a premium, so I’m not surprised by its absence, but I still miss it every time it’s not on a wireless headset.

Audio Performance of the Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless

I'll be frank. The Logitech G522 didn't blow my socks off at first listen. It sounds tame, with neither highs nor lows jumping out in either games or music and only the footstep frequencies seeming slightly elevated. There’s enough detail to provide an enjoyable listening experience and the warmer tone essentially ensures a comfortable listening experience free of sharp edges.

But believe me when I say that this headset is capable of much more. You can hear it immediately by cycling through the included presets. The G522 is quite versatile, and its out-of-the-box sound is really best viewed as a starting place if you want to see what these drivers are capable of.

With finessing, I settled on the custom EQ above. It looks a little wonky, but the G522 sounds amazing with it. Originally designed for music, I’ve taken to using this EQ profile for everything. Acoustic guitars sparkle, sniper rifles ring with spent shots, explosions rumble, vocals are lush and nearby, and the soundstage wraps around you.

Logitech highlights that “PRO-G drivers are built to reproduce audio from multiple sound layers simultaneously so you hear each sound layer as clearly as possible” with its drivers. First, to nitpick, all headphones reproduce multiple sound layers simultaneously. If they didn’t, we would call them broken.

That aside, what Logitech is getting at is resolution. In the audio world, a headphone’s resolving ability is its ability to reproduce tiny details that make the whole recording sound higher resolution. Think of the jump between 720p and 1080p and then again from 1080p to 4k. Headphones scale the same way, but with your ears.

And the G522 does an exceptional job at pulling out and isolating those tiny details and spatial cues so you do wind up hearing each layer more clearly. Of course, a high-end pair of headphones designed for music will do an even better job, but for $130, this headset is a performer.

Microphone of the Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless

The detachable boom microphone that comes on the Logitech G522 Lightspeed is omnidirectional and noise canceling, offering good clarity and acceptable gain without any software tweaks. It also includes a red light around the capsule that illuminates when it's muted, which is a helpful feature to avoid mid-stream faux paux’s.

But just because you can use it straight out of the box doesn't mean you should. In fact, G Hub and its Blue Voice features are so integral to the microphone's quality that it should be a consideration for anyone thinking of adding this headset to their wishlist.

If you’re anything like me, the first thing you’ll want to do is try out some vocal presets and effects to sound more “broadcast-worthy”. Logitech includes a half dozen presets to play, learn from, and customize. Helpfully, G Hub lets you record and loop a sound sample so you can hear how each preset or setting change impacts your voice.

The other half of customizing the mic comes from the range of vocal FX built into the software. Here, you’ll find broadcast favorites, like a noise gate and compressor to block out background noise and balance levels. There’s a De-Esser to remove sharpness from S sounds and a De-Popper to get rid of plosives when your P- and B-sounds send bursts of air into your microphone. There’s also a high-pass filter to gate out low, droning sounds like HVAC units.

The final effect you’ll find is Noise Removal. This is the classic filter that gaming headsets have used for years. Turn it up too high and you’ll sound compressed and nasally. Leave it all the way down and you’ll sound your best, but so will any noise-makers around you.

If all of this sounds like Greek to you, don’t worry. Next to each effect, Logitech has included a tooltip that explains what each tool does and how your adjustments will impact the end result.

Like the headphone side of this headset, tweaks are required to get the best performance from the G522, but if you put the time in, this is a mic you could take into a stream without fear that its quality will drive viewers away.

Software and Features of the Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless

I’ve discussed the software features at length already, but it’s worth highlighting again just how integral Logitech G Hub is to the G522. If you’re not interested in keeping software running in the background, the G522 probably isn’t the headset for you.

In addition to the deep customization options for sound and recording quality, it also offers another unique trick: a customizable soundboard. You can load up your own samples and background music and be free to launch those stingers and segues with ease.

Of course, you can also customize the headset’s lighting. There are five device-based presets to choose from, including a static lighting option, and a screen and audio sampler that will synchronize the earcup lighting to what you’re seeing or hearing. There’s also a Freestyle mode where you can set each of both earcup’s four lighting zones independently.

The final element we haven’t discussed is the device settings menu. The usual options and battery readout are all present and accounted for. I appreciate some of the additional power-saving options that Logitech has incorporated, however. Being able to customize how the headset behaves during low power or sleep mode, and when sleep mode and shutdown occur, are welcome options and add granularity to battery management.

Battery Life of the Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless

The Logitech G522 Lightspeed offers extended battery life of up to 90 hours when lighting is disabled and volume is limited to 50%. Using the out-of-box lighting animation and the same volume, that drops to 40 hours. Using it every day over the last couple weeks, lights on full brightness, I recharged it once after 33 hours and a second time at 36 hours — both of which could have been extended if I kept to the 50% volume used in the battery life claims.

Bottom Line

For $130, the Logitech G522 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset offers an excellent value to gamers that want flagship features and sound quality without flagship pricing. Its lightweight, mostly plastic construction feels a little cheap, but lets the headset remain lightweight and comfortable. The sound quality, while not to my taste out of the box, can transform into one of the best in its class with some tweaks to EQ — and the same can be said about your voice thanks to its powerful vocal processing.

If you want something that costs a little less and feels more robust in the hand, the Razer Blackshark V3 Pro is worth a look, and the Blackshark V2 Pro even more so, if you can find one. On the other hand, if you love what Logitech is offering here but don’t get on with its sense of style, the Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless is another recent release worth your attention.

While I wish the tweaks weren’t necessary, what sounds “best” is subjective and the fact that the G522 can “get there” makes all the difference. With the right changes to match your taste, it punches well above its class and is an exceptional value at its current asking price.

The cost of gaming headsets is on the rise, just like with most peripherals. If you don't want to spend over a hundred dollars but are still hoping to pick up one of the best gaming headsets, the Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless might be the headset you’ve been waiting for. With budget conscious gamers in mind, it offers dual dynamic drivers, 24-bit audio, 2.4 GHz Lightspeed Wireless, up to 24 hours of battery life, and a stylish design that could let it slide into One Headset for Everything territory. At $80, it’s middle of the market for price — but it punches above its class in comfort and sound quality.

Design and Comfort of the Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless

The Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset is designed to balance affordability with comfort and sound quality. It accomplishes both of those goals with ease. However, hitting its $80 price point necessitated some simplifying along the way. This isn’t a headset designed to be flashy and catch attention; it’s a headset designed to nail the fundamentals and feel like a good value.

After spending the last couple of weeks with it, I can say that if my assumptions are right on its intentions and target audience, the G325 is a smashing success. There’s no RGB flashiness, but the sleek, greyed out design still looks good. More importantly, it’s exceptionally lightweight at only 212 grams, which allows even a short-hair like me to wear them for hours without experiencing any pain at the crown of my head — and believe me, it doesn’t take much.

But while I’ll take the end result, and especially like the reasonable price it comes in at, its light and almost entirely plastic design causes the headset to feel a bit flimsy. Is it actually more likely to fail? My gut says no, especially because Logitech headsets typically age well, but it doesn’t feel substantial in the hand at all.

The emphasis on comfort is clear in more than its weight. The ear cushions and headband are made of soft, isolating foam and trimmed in breathable fabric. The earcups are tight enough to properly seal but aren’t so tight that they feel clampy. While I still prefer headsets with channels built in for the arms of glasses, I was able to wear my specks with these no problem. Like soreness on the crown, this is another easy pain point for me, so it’s good to see Logitech release another glasses-friendly headset.

The controls for the headset are all positioned on the left earcup and are raised or imprinted to make them easily identifiable by touch. There are buttons for power, turning Bluetooth on and off, volume, and muting the microphone with some of them pulling double duty for media controls. It’s straightforward and easy to learn.

The microphone is also embedded into the earcup so there’s no boom mic to clue passersby in that you’re wearing a gaming headset. I’ll talk more about its quality in the microphone section below, but know that it features beamforming tech to narrow in on your voice, improving clarity and volume. It works better than most embedded microphones I’ve heard, which is a big compliment at this price, but still falls short of having a capsule directly in front of your mouth. It will be perfect for calls and teammate chats, but it doesn’t come close to the best gaming microphones.

The look of the headset, in part due to its embedded mic system, is very minimal and sleek. I was sent the white version, which has grey cushions and teal accents in the small bits of coiled wire. The G325 can also be picked up in Black or Lilac with purple and orange accents respectively. There’s no RGB or other visible customization.

This type of design makes it a good fit for taking outside of the house for mobile gaming, music, and general use as a pair of normal wireless headphones. The design is futuristic, so it still stands out a bit — but if you didn’t know what to look for, they could easily pass as traditional music cans.

Of course, if that’s the case, then the headset needs to have proper audio chops — not just gaming bass bloat. To that end, Logitech has outfitted the G325 with 32mm dynamic drivers. That’s on the small side of average but they get plenty loud and otherwise don’t sound “small” in any way. Part of this is because of the quality of the drivers and the tuning that Logitech has done, but the other part is the built in DSP (digital sound processing) and high-quality DAC Logitech has leveraged.

Unlike most gaming headsets, which transmit at 16-bit, 44.1kHz resolution, the G325 locks in with 24-bit audio, increasing the acoustic bandwidth of the headphones. Unless you go out of your way to source high-res audio (or set streaming quality to its highest setting and only on certain providers), you’ll likely still be streaming in standard resolution. For gaming, however, you can more frequently count on those sweet, uncompressed sonics bringing your game to life.

Flowery language aside, 24-bit audio is a nice-to-have feature and raises the ceiling on sound quality, but don’t expect that alone to result in a massively improved listening experience. Tuning is much more important to immediately hearing differences between headphones, and Logitech has virtually guaranteed that you’ll be able to find a tune that works for you.

Using the headset’s built in sound processor, you’re able to choose from a selection of premade EQ presets or choose your own completely custom sound. This, in my testing, was preferable but takes considerable trial and error if you’re new to the process. Still, it works well and is a very welcome feature for a headset as resilient to adjustments as this one is.

Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless Specs

Audio Performance of the Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless

The Logitech G325 features a gaming-first sound profile, but thanks to a high-quality equalizer built into G Hub, it also offers a greater-than-average ability to customize the sound to your taste for different types of content. Out of the box, however, they buck expectations when it comes to the amount of bass.

Out of the box, the sound is mid-forward with accentuation in the treble. Bass, while not absent, takes a backseat and fills in the foundation of the sound so it never sounds thin, but the stock balance is clearly aimed at the footstep range, increasing your situational awareness. It’s a smart choice by Logitech, because you’re able to add more bass at any time through the G Hub software but it’s refreshing to see an affordably priced gaming headset that’s actually designed to benefit your performance versus just sounding “big” with a fattened low-end.

That isn't to say that the headset makes things sound thin or unenjoyable if you're looking for that action-packed experience, or if you slip away with a movie’s cinematic score. But where the average gaming headset overplays the bass and winds up crowding out the mids and highs, the G325 provides a much more balanced experience.

That said, this is definitely a "gaming-first" headset. For music, I found myself raising the low end with the in-app EQ. A word of caution here: Start with small changes. Pushing the bass too much quickly bleeds into the mids and will leave you with a similar listening experience to other gaming headsets: bloated lows and masked audio cues. Slow and steady wins the EQ race.

For music in particular, the headphones are fine but aren't going to compete with the best music headphones but get the job done well enough to provide an enjoyable experience. While the G325 provides adequate detail and clarity to hear what's happening in a game or track, a great pair of music headphones like the Sennheiser HD HD 600 are better tuned to bring out the nuance, layering, and sense of space crafted into a track.

This is a closed-back headset, so you shouldn't expect a massive soundstage. I was impressed to find that the G325 is significantly more spacious-sounding than it looks like it will be. I'm not sure if it's the inner geometry of the earcups or the supporting action of the pressure vents, but there’s more width, depth, and layer separation to songs than I anticipated. A pleasant surprise, to be sure, and all but uncommon in the closed-back headset space without the help of digital surround sound.

On that front, it’s important to note that the headset is fully compatible with software-based spatial surround sound. Windows Sonic and Dolby Atmos can both be used with this headset and definitely seem to enhance the verticality of songs and audio cues. I recommend choosing one and leaving it enabled for the best listening experience across all types of content.

Microphone of the Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless

The microphone in the Logitech G325 is good for calls, but there’s audible distance that reduces presence and volume. I give Logitech credit because it is one of the better-sounding earcup microphones I've heard, but the extra reverb and ambient noise make it obvious that you’re not actually talking “into” a mic and are instead just being picked up by one.

That said, it is better than most other embedded mics and is clear enough that your teammates and the recipients of your voice calls will be able to hear you well. In other words, the microphone is great for what it is, but it’s still an earcup mic.

Software and Features of the Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless

Logitech G325 Lightspeed uses the G Hub suite for all of its customization options. Even if you're not a fan of keeping software running in the background, it's worth downloading because it can make a meaningful impact on the performance of the headset.

As with my other recent experiences with Logitech software, I found it to be polished, straightforward, and beginner-friendly. After choosing the headset on the launch page, you're greeted with a selection of tabs to customize its general behavior (such as how long it needs to be idle before going into sleep mode), sound, and microphone characteristics.

Like I mentioned previously, you're able to choose from a limited range of genre-based EQ presets to customize the sound or to dial in your own using a 10-band equalizer. The combination of quality drivers and DSP make the headset especially responsive to and accommodating of different EQ profiles without risking distortion. Since most of these are designed around gaming, you'll want to take care to try the different options or your own tweaks using content you actually plan to listen to when using the headset outside of games. A mid, low-treble emphasis might be great for hearing footsteps but can make music sound nasally.

Just as importantly, given its lack of adjustable boom mic, G Hub also allows you to customize the tonal character of voice with more or less bass and treble, as well as apply a limited selection of effects to dial in its quality and noise rejection. While it's not a complete solution for the sense of distance created by hiding the mic inside the earcup, it definitely helps and can also give you golden pipes in the process.

Battery Life of the Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless

Logitech quotes battery life at roughly 25 hours. It’s important to note, however, that this is at 50% volume. The headset gets plenty loud, and I rarely found a need to turn it up past 70%, but you should expect less than this the higher you go over 50%.

In my case, at roughly 70% volume and connected over Lightspeed wireless, I averaged about 20 hours. Depending on how much you use it, that could mean anything from recharging every few days to uptime of a week or more. In my case, my job doesn’t require or allow me to wear headphones all day and I was able to stretch the battery life to 12 days before I needed to plug it in.

While the headset doesn't offer the absolute best battery life, it does offer enough to be functional and not feel short. This isn’t a headset you can use for months at a time between recharges, but, depending on how much you use it every day, it could go weeks — and that’s solid for this price point

Bottom Line

At only $80, the Logitech G325 Lightspeed is an exceptional deal. It’s lightweight, comfortable for full workday sessions, and offers an impressive and versatile sound for the price point… even if you trade metal for plastic to get there.

If you're looking for something that feels a bit more solid in the hand, the HyperX Cloud III is a very good alternative with a slightly higher weight and price point. Or, if you can stretch your budget, the Steelseries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless more than doubles the battery life while maintaining impressive comfort and customizability.

Overall, Logitech has done an impressive job balancing price and performance with the G325. For the price, it’s a great budget option that is well worth considering.

Let’s be real: Gaming mice are locked in a numbers war. Each new generation brings higher sensitivities and speeds. But despite DPI levels better suited to an IMAX screen than a computer monitor, rarely does a gaming mouse truly change the game and make you a better player. However, that’s exactly what the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike accomplishes, putting it toe-to-toe with the best gaming mice we’ve tested so far.

At the time of publication, this is the only mouse of its kind — and the only mouse capable of turning back the wheels of time… at least if you’re almost forty, like me.

Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike Specs

Design and Comfort of the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike

Logitech wasn’t out to fix what wasn’t broken. The X2’s shape and feel are carbon copies of the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, one of the most popular competitive mice in use today (and an easy addition to our collection of the best gaming mice). It’s low profile and sleek — clearly designed for speed, weighing 2.15 ounces (61g) with a back-to-basics 5-button design. Its predecessor mostly stuck to a few core single colors and limited editions, but the X2 trades this for a launch colorway called Lunar Eclipse. There’s no RGB, but its black-button-white-shell aesthetic (and even more if you add the side grip tapes) looks slick.

While the shape and size of the mouse do feel a bit overdone at this point, that familiarity is, in fact, the point. If you’ve used a G Pro or Superlight in the past, the X2 should feel instantly familiar. Logitech doesn’t want you focusing on learning a new shape. It wants you to pay attention to the new haptic tech built into the buttons, picking up on its increased speed.

The Superstrike’s defining feature is that it has done away with mouse clicks. Instead of using actual switches beneath the left and right mouse buttons, click feedback is now produced by a haptic engine that Logitech calls H.I.T.S. (Haptic Inductive Trigger System). It combines tiny haptic motors with inductive sensors to create a feature set that brings together the worlds of gaming keyboards and gaming mice.

Because the left and right buttons use induction sensors, there’s no mechanical action that locks where the click should occur. Like a gaming keyboard with Hall Effect switches, this means that you can raise or lower the actuation point across ten levels. Like high actuation point switches, setting your clicks to their fastest point makes them incredibly sensitive. With all other variables being the same, this short throw trigger makes the Superstrike objectively more responsive. This is the bulk of where Logitech seems to be basing its claims of “up to 30ms” of response time improvement.

The click feedback is surprisingly convincing. The strength of each click can be adjusted across five levels ranging from no feedback at all to thick and bar-like. After using it for a while, the differences in its clicks become more obvious. It’s not bad, especially when you consider its excellent tactility. But even on its highest setting, there’s a slight roundness to each click that gives it away.

The X2 comes with the latest version of Logitech’s Hero 2 sensor. Like its outer appearance, there, tracking is far more on the iterative side. The only thing to change is the maximum DPI, which jumped from 32,000 to 44,000 (the numbers race crawls ever upward). It keeps the same 888 inches per second (IPS) max speed, 88G of acceleration, and up to an 8,000 Hz polling rate (1,000 Hz by default) . It’s high-spec and proven excellent many times over — but such minor updates definitely point to the triggers being the real reason to choose this over the Superlight.

In the quest to make mice ever lighter, the Superstrike leaves frills like DPI buttons on the cutting room floor. There’s no Bluetooth, which is expected for a competition-oriented gaming mouse. Its 61 gram weight is airy and only one gram more than the Superlight 2, despite the more advanced tech inside it.

There’s been a slight compromise on battery life, dropping from 95 hours or constant motion to 90 hours. It’s not much, but there’s a big caveat to this that the Superlight 2 and other gaming mice don’t have to contend with. Since each click is now driven by jolts to haptic motors, balancing feedback with battery life is a new consideration. On its default setting of “3,” my test period has me trending toward that 90 hour mark, even including some hours of testing at higher levels.

Performance of the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike

With a retail price of $180, the Superstrike has a lot to prove. Because of its familiar shape, however, you essentially know what you're getting going in. It’s a very simple, minimalist shape and layout that most people will find comfortable right away. Depending on your preference of video game genre, you might find it a little too basic.

That’s because the Superstrike, like the Superlight series, is mainly designed around competitive shooters. It intentionally trades extra buttons for a streamlined design that delivers only what you’ll need but at the highest quality and performance Logitech has to offer. At 61 grams, it’s meant to feel like an extension of your arm — to get out of the way, in other words and any inputs you don’t “need” are left for other mice.

When it comes to physical performance, it lacks nothing compared to the Superlight 2. The grip is the same — fingertip, claw, or hybrid between the two. A palm grip isn’t ideal due to its low height and slim size. Its weight and high-performance sensor also make it perfect for twitch shooting and quick snaps, both of which lend themselves to a nimble grip.

It’s comfortable to hold. Out of the box, there’s no texturing or rubberized finishes to support control. It seems a little slick, but the shell has small contours on either side to promote a steady grip. There are also grip tapes included in the box as an optional add-on. I didn’t find the mouse difficult to hold without them, but the grip tapes add a significant amount of control that I preferred right away.

Tracking is, expectedly, excellent. Logitech's Hero sensor is a proven commodity, so you won't need to worry about spin outs or jittery reticles. Its maximum DPI is outside of what I personally find easy or even reasonable to use but, for the sake of science, I did try turning it all the way to the max and lowering my in-game sensitivity, which worked fine.

The important thing to know, however, is that tracking accuracy is pixel perfect throughout the range. If you're like most gamers, and you keep a sensitivity somewhere between 800 and 2000 DPI, you'll find that it doesn't get much better than what the Superstrike has to offer.

The new haptic technology is interesting and effective at mimicking mechanical mouse clicks. Like I mentioned above, it's not one-to-one and you can pretty quickly tell the difference between a traditional sharp mechanical click and the rounded bump of the haptic motor. Despite lacking some sharpness, there's enough power to the haptics that the tactility is exceptionally good. Being able to dial it in through Logitech's G-Hub software is all the better and guarantees you'll be able to find a feedback level that matches your preference.

The competitive edge the X2 offers comes from the inductive switches driving those haptics. With the ability to raise and lower the actuation point, you’re able to customize whether clicks send faster or slower, depending on your needs. In gaming, raising the actuation point to its highest turns each click into a hair trigger, similar to Hall Effect switches and trigger-locked custom controllers.

Logitech quotes up to 30ms of improvement. As a gamer turning 40 this year, I’ve noticed my own reaction time slowing down from what it once was. The 30ms of improvement doesn’t seem like much on paper, but it in practice, holds the potential to turn back time and help level the playing field against younger players. Or, if you’re among the whippersnappers dominating my BF6 lobbies, your advantage can stretch even further.

“Up to 30ms” is a pretty concrete claim, so I put it to the test using AimLabs. AimLabs is an aim-training program available on Steam and made up of benchmarks to improve your skills. One of those tests focuses explicitly on reaction time: as soon as you see a colored sphere, you click. No aiming, nothing else other than pure reaction time.

Through more than four dozen trials, I averaged out my current response time with my prior daily driver, the Razer Basilisk Mobile, my response time with the Superstrike on stock settings (actuation in the middle of the press), and my response time with the highest actuation point possible. I also tested to see if there was any difference between 1,000 Hz and 8,000 Hz polling rates for my speed.

Between the two mice, my reaction time remained almost exactly the same. With the Basilisk, I averaged 247ms across ten runs. The Superstrike on stock settings averaged 243ms — well within the margin of error. Raising the actuation point to its highest level dropped that to 218ms. Not quite 30, but enough to feel when you’re in the middle of a match. Polling rate didn’t make any difference whatsoever.

I admit that I was skeptical about even being able to perceive 30ms of improvement, but I could and easily. It’s subtle, but the Superstrike definitely felt snappier. The marketing is true.

Did this new tech make me a better player? Kind of. For someone like me, it helps level the playing field. But, like always, a mouse is just a tool and is not a replacement for skill. That 25ms of improvement may have let me fire the first shot more often, but if the other player has better aim, they still might net the win.

The inductive triggers also make Rapid Trigger (SOCD) possible for the first time on a mouse. It works identically to gaming keyboards with the feature. It’s easy to see how it could be configured to improve ADS speed, even if only slightly. We don't know yet whether competitive games will ban this feature like they did with gaming keyboards.

For productivity and non-competitive games, these benefits are less impactful — but they still matter. I have a tendency to misclick from time to time, especially if I’m multitasking. When I’m getting work done or browsing the web, I lower the actuation point almost all the way. Clicks need more weight, so those mistaken clicks have all but disappeared. If you’re a fan of macros or binding lots of different actions to your mouse hand, you'll probably find the Superstrike limited, however.

Software for the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike

Like most other Logitech G peripherals, the Superstrike is configured using Logitech's G Hub software. This suite is polished, straightforward, and clearly designed for ease of use. You don’t need to be familiar with G Hub to dive right in and start personalizing the mouse.

Loading it up for the first time, I was prompted to update the mouse to the latest firmware version before it would be fully accessible. The process was fast and frustration free, then I was greeted with a graphic of the mouse, as well as my current battery level.

Clicking into the mouse applet reveals several tabs on the left for configuring DPI, polling rate, and a handful of other parameters. There’s also a neat feature that allows you to sensitivity-match the Superstrike with whatever your last mouse was, saving you the troubleshooting of trying to manually match sensitivities. You can also configure the scroll wheel to avoid accidentally bumping it and changing weapons mid fight.

There’s no lighting to configure, but you can reassign its handful of buttons. I’ve always appreciated Logitech’s approach to this section, listing all of the Windows shortcuts in an easy to interpret menu. Its inclusiveness might just help you discover shortcuts you didn’t know existed. You can also record macros and assign different functions like a DPI toggle or a sensitivity clutch to create your own sniper button. You can also save different profiles and associate them with specific games, but with only five buttons, there’s not a lot of room to personalize without losing functionality somewhere else.

The new H.I.T.S. system has its own dedicated tab. There, you can set the actuation point and feedback level so it feels and responds just as you would like. There’s also a rapid trigger where you can map the actuation and reset behavior to make the buttons even more responsive.

Overall, I find Logitech G Hub to be simple and straightforward. The advanced functions are well explained and there’s frankly more functionality built in that I personally find myself taking advantage of due to the button count. It’s great for newcomers, though, and does a good job of making the H.I.T.S. system quick and easy to engage with.

Bottom Line

With mice being such staple peripherals, real innovation is rare. These are peripherals that have been “figured out” for years now, which is what makes the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike so refreshing. It’s simultaneously simple and minimalist while also being one of the most technologically advanced and forward thinking out there. And best of all, the innovation works: It’s objectively faster than a normal gaming mouse.

There’s no way around how expensive the X2 is, and if 30ms of improvement doesn’t sound worth it to you, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 is worth a look (and is significantly cheaper). If you need more inputs and you don’t mind trading some weight to get there, the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K is also a solid alternative.

Even though this won’t automatically make you a better player, the H.I.T.S system feels like an important advancement in gaming mice. I expect we’ll see more mice with customizable triggers in the future. For now, however, this is your only option for this kind of performance. If you don’t care about extra buttons and you want to mechanically reclaim some reaction time, it’s well worth considering.

First unveiled at the Logitech G Play 2025 event in September 2025, the Pro X2 Superstrike is now available in stores for $179.99. It's Logitech's first gaming mouse to feature the brand's Superstrike technology, which combines an inductive analog sensing system with real-time haptic feedback.

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While competitors are still using industry-standard mechanical microswitches, Logitech has moved away from them and introduced its Haptic Inductive Trigger System (HITS) with the Pro X2 Superstrike. HITS features an electromagnetic induction system consisting of a metal coil and a magnet to register clicks. The core idea behind HITS is induction, which likely inspired the technology's name. According to Logitech, HITS can reduce latency by up to 30 ms compared to mechanical switches.

Since there is no physical contact, unlike mechanical switches, the Pro X2 Superstrike lets you pick the actuation levels, similar to modern Hall Effect keyboards. There are 10 actuation levels and five rapid-trigger reset points you can choose from. Since there's no mechanical interaction, there's no "real" click to the Pro X2 Superstrike. Instead, Logitech added a haptic actuator to simulate the click, much like what Apple does with the MacBook Force Touch trackpad on its devices. There are six actuator intensity levels for the Pro X2 Superstrike, which you can customize in Logitech G HUB.

Logitech Pro X2 Superstrike Specifications

The Pro X2 Superstrike retains many of the same specifications as the original Pro X Superlight 2. Logitech's Hero 2 sensor remains at the heart of the Pro X2 Superstrike and delivers a DPI range of 100-44,000, with tracking and acceleration of 888 IPS and 88 G, respectively. As always, the performance metrics are from Logitech's internal tests on its G640 Gaming Mouse Pad.

The Pro X2 Superstrike flaunts polling rates up to 8,000 Hz using Logitech's Lightspeed technology. A single charge provides up to 90 hours of battery life, so it's only 5% less than the Pro X Superlight 2. It charges via a standard USB-C port, or you can pair it with a Powerplay mouse pad. The Pro X2 Superstrike and Pro X Superlight 2 are identical in dimensions and design. However, the former weighs 2% more than its predecessor, which is not a substantial difference.

The Pro X2 Superstrike retails for $179.99, 13% more than the Pro X Superlight 2 if we're comparing MSRP. However, at street price, the Pro X Superlight 2 typically sells for as little as $114.99 and has dipped to an all-time low of $99.99, so we're potentially looking at a significant premium for the Pro X2 Superstrike if you bought the predecessor at a significant discount.

Logitech's chief executive officer is questioning the widsom of rushing into standalone AI hardware. In an interview with Bloomberg, marking her second anniversary in the role, Hanneke Faber made comments have following several high-profile attempts at screenless or companion-style AI devices struggling to establish a market, while Logitech pulls revenue back to pre-pandemic levels and expands its AI features inside more traditional peripherals.

Faber argued that the wave of AI-first gadgets released over the past year remains untethered from a clear purpose. Products such as the Humane AI Pin — acquired by HP in February — and Rabbit R1 launched with the promise of replacing parts of the smartphone experience, only to draw criticism for slow performance, limited features, and subscription-driven pricing.

Their reception has shaped the debate around whether a general-purpose assistant belongs in a dedicated device at all. According to Faber, these early efforts solve little that a phone or PC cannot already handle, which is a view that has gained traction as both devices incorporate larger on-device models and tighter integrations with cloud assistants.

So, rather than building a new class of hardware around conversational AI, the company has been introducing features that sit inside established categories. Its webcams already use subject-aware framing and noise filtering, and the recently announced MX Master 4 mouse includes shortcuts that tie directly into ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. Faber framed this as a matter of discipline: the company ships roughly three dozen products each year and follows a roadmap planned for several cycles ahead, so additions must justify themselves within familiar workflows.

The interview also touched on supply chain stability and pricing. Logitech raised prices early in the year following tariff changes, but does not expect further increases now that it has stabilized its supply chain across China and five additional countries. Faber described the diversification as a factor in restoring consistency across the firm’s 13 product categories, most of which have returned to volumes near their pandemic peaks. Growth in China has been particularly strong, helped by a locally led product strategy that the company adopted to arrest previous market share losses.

Faber’s comments on AI devices come as other large firms explore their own hardware concepts. OpenAI’s acquisition of a startup co-founded by Jony Ive has fuelled speculation about a consumer device built around generative models. Whether that will avoid the pitfalls that dogged earlier launches is unclear, but Faber’s assessment underlines how difficult it is to create demand for a standalone assistant when multifunction devices continue to carry out the same capabilities.

Logitech is one of the biggest PC accessories manufacturers in the world, producing everything from keyboards and mice to audio products, alongside owning independent subsidiaries like Astro and Ultimate Ears. Unfortunately, gaps in cybersecurity can often scale linearly with size, allowing bad actors to exploit any small crevice of unattended IT space. That's what happened with Logitech recently, which has just filed a Form K-8 with the SEC, confirming it was hacked and 1.8 terabytes of data was taken, but that sensitive data wasn't affected.

"[Logitech] recently experienced a cybersecurity incident relating to the exfiltration of data. The cybersecurity incident has not impacted Logitech's products, business operations or manufacturing... Upon detecting the incident, Logitech promptly took steps to investigate and respond to the incident with the assistance of leading external cybersecurity firms... Logitech believes that the unauthorized third party used a zero-day vulnerability in a third-party software platform and copied certain data from the internal IT system," the firm said in a filing.

A zero-day vulnerability is an undetected flaw in a security system that devs have had zero days to address because it hadn't been discovered yet. This allows malicious activity to flourish because a fix for it doesn't readily exist. Logitech says a third-party platform was breached, through which the perpetrators gained access to Logitech's internal systems, stealing around 1.8 TB of data that "likely included limited information about employees and consumers and data relating to customers and suppliers."

That 1.8TB figure comes from the Clop extortion gang's website, which recently added Logitech to its growing list of victims, but keep in mind that the company hasn't explicitly named Clop in its SEC filing. Therefore, this is alleged information, but the dots are easy to connect. Even though the nature of the attack was dangerous, Logitech is insistent on the fact that no "sensitive personal information, such as national ID numbers or credit card information, was housed in the impacted IT system. Logitech has since patched the vulnerability as soon as it was discovered.

According to BleepingComputer, Logitech was likely affected by an Oracle zero-day vulnerability, with Clop sweeping the data during the July data-theft attacks that saw ransom emails sent to the infiltrated companies — an example of which is attached above. Clop has had a history of extortion attacks, which include airlines, colleges, and newspapers that all use Oracle's E-Business suite to manage internal operations, from where the bad actors get access to the private data. Logitech has since patched the vulnerability, closing the exploit.

Logitech's MX Master 3S has long held the top spot on our best wireless mouse list for its excellent scroll wheels, premium look, and comfort. But its days as our favorite productivity rodent may be numbered, as Logitech just took the wraps off its successor, the MX Master 4. The new model carries over everything we loved about the 3S, while adding haptic feedback and an "Action Ring" menu for quick access to commonly used tasks.

The haptic feedback resides in the thumb rest area, and has four intensity settings – although the default Medium setting felt right for me. The mouse can subtly vibrate to let you know you're connected or disconnected from a device, when battery life is low, and for app-specific purposes, like when your cursor hits a layout guideline in Adobe apps. It's an intuitive trick that feels like it has a lot of potential for productivity. But at launch, it feels a bit under-utilized.

If you install Logitech's Options+ software, the MX Master 4 will also bring up an Actions Ring when you press the button embedded in the mouse's thumb rest. This circular menu, by default, gives you quick access to things like Windows Explorer, screen capture, media playback, and emojis. There's also an AI shortcut here, which fans out to give one-click access to ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Copilot.

If any of those shortcuts don't appeal to you, the Action Ring can be customized via the company's Options+ software to do any number of things, including opening specific files, folders, or macros. You can also install plugins for a number of popular programs, although you'll have to log in to the Options+ software for this. The default Photoshop plugin is shown below.

You can even use the Actions Ring to switch the mouse between connected devices – a feature that was previously relegated to a button placed inconveniently on the bottom of the device. It's not exactly an ordeal to flip the mouse over to switch between connected devices, but it's nice to have the option to do that in software.

Other changes include what Logitech says is "2x stronger" connectivity thanks to an improved chip, USB-C dongle, and better antenna placement.

Of course, many of the existing features from previous MX Master mice carry over to this model, including the best-in-class dual-mode MagSpeed scroll wheel on the top and a horizontal wheel on the side. There's also an 8K DPI sensor that works on glass and pretty much every other reasonable mousing surface. I can confirm it works pretty well on my leg.

Whether you opt for connecting via the RF USB transceiver or Bluetooth, Windows 10 and up and macOS 13 or later are supported, as is Linux and ChromeOS. Logitech says you should expect 70 days of use on a full charge, and three hours' use from a one-minute charge.

Data scientist Sam Wilkinson holds the Logitech MX Ergo trackball in very high esteem. However, he isn’t an MX Ergo flaw denier. And so, after eight years waiting for Logitech to upgrade this trackball, Wilkinson says he decided to take matters into his own hands and build “the mouse Logitech won’t make.” There's just one problem: Logitech actually upgraded the Ergo in 2024 with tweaks that fix most of its shortcomings without him realising, making the project a very unfortunate and rather expensive misstep.

Three aspects of the 2017 MX Ergo “where the sheen of perfection wears off,” according to Wilkinson, are its use of a micro-USB port, its loud and clicky microswitches, and Logitech’s bloated software. We feel those are very valid critiques.

Re-inventing the wheel

Logitech would very likely agree with Wilkinson’s opinions about the hardware wrinkles of the 2017 trackball. That’s why, in late 2024, it released the MX Ergo S. In an unfortunate stroke of luck, it turns out that Logitech had addressed Wilkinson's concerns about switches and USB-C, and he hadn't even realized it. "After first publishing this article a helpful commenter let me know Logitech released the MX Ergo S in late 2024, with quieter switches, USB-C, and a $20 price increase," he wrote. "Let's just pretend I wrote this article a year ago! Still, at least this project let me avoid some e-waste."

Before we go on, we have to point out, and are sure Wilkinson will agree, that this isn’t an entirely economically sound upgrade, even without factoring in the Ergo S launch (especially with the soldering equipment purchased to get the job done). Nevertheless, the dogged determination to upgrade existing hardware, with or without the help of the manufacturer, and even when it doesn’t make financial sense, is admirable in some ways.

In Wilkinson’s blog post, you can read through the whole process of making a DIY-upgraded MX Ergo trackball. One of the first steps taken was to order a small USB-C-equipped PCB for this particular trackball mouse, which he found was already shared through the user portal at PCBWay. Those parts would cost $55, though Wilkinson bought 10 PCBs, so he would have some spares. Around the same time, he decided he needed a $200+ hot-air rework station…

We have some opinions on the best soldering equipment if you are in the market for this kind of gear.

Satisfied with his port wrangling, Wilkinson moved on to microswitch switching. He seemed very happy with some Huano Silent switches, which he described as "almost completely silent, with a soft but satisfying tactile bump when pressed." Impressively, these microswitches only cost $2.99, and de/soldering guides for the MX Ergo are available online.

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Students are currently on the summer break, but there's never a better time to start prepping for your return to class, whether that's going back to a new year, or even a new school or college. Having all the equipment and course materials at hand means you only have to think about your subjects and completing any homework or assignments. The Logitech MX Master 3S mouse is widely recognised as one of the best-performing and most comfortable productivity mice, and currently, you can grab it at one of its lowest-ever prices.

Down to just £72 at Amazon, the Logitech MX Master 3S is only £3 above its all-time low price. The list price of the MX Master 3S is £119, but it is rarely on sale at the full price. Direct from the Logitech website, the MX Master 3S is currently on sale for £89 with a £30 discount, which gives you an idea of the value of the Amazon deal.

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The MX Master 3S is wireless, connecting to up to three different devices via either Bluetooth or the proprietary Logitech Logi Bolt USB receiver that comes with it. A button on the bottom of the mouse allows you to seamlessly switch so you can use the same mouse with your desktop or laptop at the same time. For Windows and macOS computers, Logitech's Flow feature (which requires you to install its software) allows you to treat multiple computers as a single desktop where the mouse will automatically switch connections when you move the mouse pointer from one to another.

The primary scroll wheel uses magnets to switch between smooth and ratcheted feels. You can manually configure which feel you like. The mouse also has an optical sensor that can operate at up to 8,000 DPI, and quieter switches on the main left and right mouse buttons as not to annoy yourself or people working around you. This is first and foremost a productivity mouse and not recommended for fast-paced gaming.

If you would like more information on this mouse, then take a peek at our Logitech MX Master 3S mouse review for all our thoughts and testing on what we believed to be the king of productivity mice at the time of review.

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A favourite mouse for some of Tom's Hardware's editors, the MX Master 3S is a sturdy, comfortable, and ergonomically designed mouse that has only improved over each iteration of the MX Master. This version of the MX Master is the 3S and comes with quiet switches that won't annoy you or distract your colleagues while you're busy clicking away doing your work.

Head to Logitech's website to get this limited-time deal on Logitech's MX Master 3S mouse for just £89 - reduced from the usual £119 list price. At a time when Logitech and many other tech retailers are raising prices, it's good to see some deals on the best wireless mice.

We had the opportunity to review the Logitech MX Master 3S, and the mouse impressed enough to be awarded an Editor's Choice Award. The MX Master 3S features a mouse wheel that can switch between a ratcheted or a smooth feel when scrolling, customizable buttons, amazing comfort, and great build quality. The perfect mouse for long hours in the office.

The Logitech G915 TKL is a low-profile mechanical keyboard that launched back in 2020, but it's still a good and capable option for those looking to build out a high-end gaming system. We loved the keyboard when we reviewed it back then, and many still love it today, despite the launch of newer models. One of its few downsides, though, was its $230 price tag. If you've been waiting since 2020 and still haven't gotten one, it may finally be your time.

The Logitech G915 TKL is currently on offer at a massive discount of 48% for the white model, bringing its price down to $119.99. If that’s not your style, the black model is also offered at 47% off for just $121. These massive discounts will save you over $100 on the purchase price, allowing you to finally get a beautifully crafted low-profile RGB mechanical keyboard without breaking your budget. While still not on par with the prices that you find on our best budget mechanical keyboards list, it makes it far more affordable than some of the premium models that you can find included in our best gaming keyboards.

The $120 price point is an absolute steal for the Logitech G915 TKL, especially as you get high-quality low-profile switches available in tactile, clicky, or linear. It also uses a single-piece aircraft-grade brushed aluminum alloy for its top plate, giving you the rigidity and solid build that you’d expect from a premium gaming keyboard. Aside from that, you get per-key lighting, allowing you to fully customize the look of your mechanical keyboard and even highlight specific keys.

You free up a lot of space on your desk since the G915 TKL drops the numpad, thus giving you ample room for moving your mouse around or placing an extra set of controllers around your workstation. Despite that, you still get media controls and a volume control wheel, making it easy to control your audio without pressing extra keys. There are three ways to connect the keyboard to your PC — via a wired USB-A to MicroUSB connection if you want the reliability of a cable (and for charging it), via Lightspeed technology with an included USB-A dongle, and Bluetooth.

If you want to know more about this keyboard and see your purchase options, you should visit the Logitech G915 TKL product page on Amazon. If you're interested, you should hurry, as we don’t until when this deal will last.

Earlier this morning, Logitech announced it would officially partner with iFixit to provide OEM replacement parts for more than 20 Logitech devices on iFixit's Logitech Repair Hub. The hub, available in 62 countries, covers several mice, keyboards, and headsets.

Alongside some newer devices with repair-friendly features and iFixit repair instructions now available in English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Korean, and Japanese, it would seem Logitech is genuinely committed to right-to-repair with this partnership, much to the benefit of its peripheral users.

This partnership covers the following devices: "all MX Master and MX Anywhere computer mice, MX Master 3S Mouse, MX Keyboard, PRO X Superlight Mouse, G305 Mouse, GPRO Mouse, G502 Hero Mouse, G915 Keyboard, GPRO Headset, GPRO X Headset, G733 Headset, and Zone Learn." All the replacement parts provided on iFixit are OEM parts from Logitech, so any repairs should be near-perfect, and widespread access to these OEM parts should make them easier to perform.

Matt Zieminski, VP of Partnerships at iFixit, said, "We’re thrilled to be in a world where companies like Logitech distinguish themselves by the reparability of their devices. The growing momentum on reparability in the tech industry is spurring companies to design devices with replaceable components and ease of maintenance, [like] the Logitech G733."

We've recently covered iFixit opening up availability for OEM Xbox console part replacements (albeit with somewhat overpriced motherboards) and even assessing/praising the reparability of recent Microsoft Surface PCs. A major peripheral manufacturer, Logitech, joining the list of iFixit partnerships bodes well for the future of tech reparability and sustainability since affordable repairs are easily preferable to throwing away devices that otherwise suit the user's needs perfectly fine. As a career-long Logitech mouse user (starting with MX512 and its line of successors until switching to G Pro Wireless), I even appreciate this move.

As Prakash Arunkundrum, chief operating officer at Logitech, says, "Normal wear and tear is inevitable [...] Having global iFixit community repair guides in multiple languages encourages more people to do straightforward repairs, saving them money and reducing waste."

Logitech also cited three major surveys on electronics repairs—a 2021 YouGov survey, a 2022 Consumer Reports survey, and a 2024 Consumer Reports survey—all of which favored reasonable repair costs and the right to repair as rationales for their decision-making. That probably helped.

If you're still looking for some last minute gift ideas for the PC gamer in your friends and family group, then take a look at this holiday deal on a budget-friendly gaming mouse from Logitech. At less than 20 bucks, this mouse won't break the gift budget, and for the money, you're getting a named-brand mouse with reasonable specifications.

Find today's deal at Amazon, where the Logitech G203 gaming mouse is just $18. There is a choice of different colors which include black, blue, lilac, and white, and on top of the general mouse color there is also added RGB lighting (3x zones) for spicing up your gaming setup. The price can vary for the different colors so please double check the price after changing color selections.

For the money, you're getting a lot of mouse, with 6 buttons, 3x zone RGB, onboard memory, up to five DPI profiles, and an optical sensor with 8K DPI accuracy. You can fully program the buttons through Logitech's G Hub software, and fiddle with lighting and profile settings.

The Logitech G203 is compatible with most computer devices that support a USB-A port and general mouse controller implementation. However, if you want to use the Logitech G Hub software you will need a PC or Mac. This mouse is wired with a cable length of 2.1 meters, and has a 1000Hz polling rate, and weighs only 113 grams.

Don't forget to take a look at our Amazon coupon codes for December 2024 and see if you can save on today's deal or other products at Amazon.

Logitech is getting into the macro pad game with its new MX Creative Console, facing off against established players like Elgato, Razer, and Cooler Master. The Swiss firm's two-piece device is marketed towards Adobe Creative Cloud users, especially those who spend hours on Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Lightroom Classic daily. According to Logitech MX General Manager Anatoliy Polyanker (via Business Wire), “The MX Creative Console is designed to help people redefine their workflow, enabling them to work smarter and faster.”

The MX Creative Console has two primary parts — a wired keypad with nine primary LED display keys and two arrow keys for navigating between pages, plus a dial pad that has a massive knob, a jog wheel, and four extra buttons. You can pretty much program all the buttons to suit your particular needs, but the company has worked closely with Adobe so that it will work straight out of the box with apps like Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.

At $200, the MX Creative Console is quite an expensive device, especially as you can get a Stream Deck starting at just $60. There are also other options in that price range, like the Razer Stream Controller or the Elgato Stream Deck Plus. However, Logitech is the only one of these big-name firms to offer the dial pad and keypad combination, which makes it highly suitable for creatives working with Adobe apps. The other competitors are more focused on live streaming and audio production, so you’ll have to spend a lot of time configuring them to make them suitable for visual creative workflows.

The Cooler Master MasterHUB is the nearest competitor to the MX Creative Console, but the complete modular kit costs double at $399 and it’s still in the Kickstarter stage at the time of writing (although we expect shipments to begin this month). Furthermore, since it’s not explicitly made for Adobe app workflows, you may have to spend a good amount of time discovering how to program the shortcuts for each app.

While this MX Creative Console is perfect for Adobe users, you might find it lacking if you prefer other apps. You’ll have to customize the console yourself if you want to use it with non-Adobe programs, like DaVinci Resolve or GIMP. Alternatively, you could download plugins via the Plugin Marketplace in Logitech Options+ app to make the MX Creative Console work more seamlessly with select apps like Spotify, Capture One, and Zoom. However, you’ll have to wait for Logitech to see if and when it will release plugins for popular Adobe alternatives.

The Logitech G309 isn't the first wireless mouse to contain a supercapacitor — and only a supercapacitor, but it is the most versatile one.

This wireless, lightweight gaming mouse has a supercapacitor, which holds just enough energy to power the mouse when it's not directly touching Logitech's PowerPlay wireless charging mat, and keeps the mouse's weight at just 2.4 ounces (68g). The mouse has unlimited battery life if you use it with PowerPlay, but you can also use the mouse without PowerPlay. It runs for around 300 hours on a AA battery — a good option for travel, or for someone who just... doesn't have PowerPlay. Whether you should buy this mouse if you don't have PowerPlay is, of course, a different question. 

Battery life situation aside, the G309 Lightspeed is a fairly basic, lightweight, sub-$100 gaming mouse. It sports Logitech's Hero 25K sensor and hybrid optical-mechanical switches, can connect over both 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth, and retails for $80.

Design and Comfort of the G309 Lightspeed

The G309 Lightspeed is a lightweight 6-button mouse with a symmetrical, ambidextrous shape. It comes in both black and white colorways (our review unit came in white), and features a fairly generic-looking design with flat, separated mouse buttons that taper to a point at the front.

The mouse buttons are separated from the body of the mouse via a semi-translucent textured gray plastic strip that looks sort of like a place for RGB lighting to shine through, but this mouse does not have RGB lighting. (It does have a pinprick status LED that changes colors as you cycle through DPI steps, however, and that is located on the strip.) The mouse's body is made of smooth, matte plastic and has the Logitech G logo printed on its hump in light silver.

The mouse is on the slightly larger side, measuring 4.72 inches (120mm) long by 2.52 inches (64mm) wide, and has a mild hump that is 1.54 inches (39mm) tall at its highest point. Logitech lists the weight at 2.4 ounces (68g) without a battery installed and 3.03 ounces (86g) with one AA battery. Our review unit actually weighed slightly less without a battery installed (and with the Logitech PowerPlay puck installed) at 2.35 ounces (66.5g), which is just 6.5 grams heavier than Logitech's ultra-lightweight champ, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2. (The G309 weighed around the same with a battery installed — 3.02 ounces / 85.6 grams.)

The G309 has six programmable buttons if you include the scroll wheel click (left click, right click, two thumb buttons, and a DPI switch between the primary buttons), as well as a connection switch button on the bottom of the mouse.

The buttons are well-placed and tactile — the primary buttons have Logitech's optical-mechanical hybrid switches, which are crisp and clicky and have yet to give me the double-click issues that are frequently seen in Logitech's mechanical switches. The side buttons are glossy on the sides but have a matte texture on their faces. The scroll wheel is just a scroll wheel (no tilt), and is notched. Maybe I'm just used to friction-free flywheels now, but I thought the wheel was just a little too stiff. However, it felt very similar to the wheel on the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2.

On the bottom of the mouse, you'll find three PTFE strips for glide, a power switch, a connectivity switch button, and a magnetic dummy puck that can be swapped out for a Logitech PowerPlay puck for wireless charging. The back of the mouse slides off to reveal the regular battery compartment, which takes one AA battery. There's also a slot for storing the mouse's 2.4GHz wireless USB-A dongle located on the underside of the backplate that slides off.

The mouse comes with a 2.4GHz wireless USB-A dongle, pre-cut grip tape, and a AA battery in the box. It also comes with a 5-foot (1.5m) USB extension cable, which you can use to place the dongle closer to your mouse. It doesn't come with a charging cable, however, as it has no rechargeable battery (and no charging port).

Logitech G309 Specifications

Performance of the G309 Lightspeed

The G309 Lightspeed sports Logitech's Hero 25K optical sensor, which has a maximum sensitivity of 25,600 DPI, a maximum speed of 400 IPS, and can handle up to 40 G's of acceleration. This is the same sensor found in Logitech's G502 X Plus but is a step down from the Hero 2 sensor in the Pro X Superlight 2. The mouse gets a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, so it's a fairly standard budget lightweight mouse if you use it with the PowerPlay charging system. 

The G309 features hybrid optical-mechanical switches in its primary mouse buttons, and the clicks are light, crisp, and responsive. They're a little loud, but not as loud as the switches on the Pro X Superlight 2. If battery life isn't a concern, you can switch to "optical only" in the mouse's device settings; This will lower latency and ensure you won't experience any of the problems sometimes associated with mechanical mouse switches, such as double-clicking, but I haven't had any double-click issues with Logitech's hybrid switches (yet). Still, if you're using the mouse in its battery-free state with PowerPlay, you might as well go optical only. 

The side buttons also have decent switches — not quite as crisp, but they feel nice enough and the buttons themselves are large and easy to press. The only minor issue I had with the click experience on the G309 was its scroll wheel, which has a rather heavy middle click as well as the aforementioned stiffness to its scroll. 

The G309 is a pretty basic gaming mouse: it performs well in most games, but it's not revolutionary. The Hero 25K sensor is precise, consistent, and accurate, and it handles quick swipes with ease. The buttons feel good and are intuitively placed; I didn't find myself straining my fingers to reach the side buttons, nor did I accidentally hit them when I was picking up the mouse in games like Overwatch 2. The mouse is very lightweight when you're using it without a battery, and even with a battery installed it can still be picked up, though it's not as easy to pick up as mice with some contouring on the sides. Also, the sides are a little slippery, but Logitech includes pre-cut optional grip tape that does a good job of making the mouse's surface less slippery. 

Don't get me wrong, the G309 worked fine in first-person shooters and eSports games, which is what basic, lightweight gaming mice are really designed for. It just didn't stand out much for its gaming capabilities, as there are many other basic, lightweight gaming mice that feel less generic or are more budget-friendly. But  , the G309 doesn't really have enough buttons for MMORPGs and MOBAs.

Features and Software of the G309 Lightspeed

The G309 Lightspeed can be configured with Logitech's G Hub software. You can use G Hub to customize the mouse's sensitivity presets and remap the mouse's six programmable buttons (left click, right click, thumb buttons, DPI switch, and scroll wheel click).

The mouse comes with five preset DPI settings (400, 800, 1200, 1600, and 2400), which you can cycle through using the DPI switch button between the two main mouse buttons. In G Hub, you can change the values of these presets, either by selecting a premade profile (there are a handful of "curated" presets in the software for various scenarios: first-person shooters, MMORPGs, MOBAs, productivity, etc.) or by creating your own profile with custom DPI steps. You can also assign one of the DPI steps as the "DPI Shift," which is essentially sniper mode — when you hold down the DPI Shift button/key, your DPI will switch to this setting. (Of course, you'll also need to map a DPI Shift button/key to hold down.)

I'm not the biggest fan of how G Hub handles button remapping, but at least it's usable. You can remap any of the programmable keys to commands, keys, actions, macros, system options, etc. of your choosing, and you can also map a second layer of controls with G-Shift (though you'll have to designate a G-Shift button to use G-Shift). You can record and save macros in G Hub, and you can set up software-specific profiles that will work as long as G Hub is running in the background. Of course, this is a six-button mouse, so it's unlikely you're going to be doing a large amount of remapping.

Wireless Experience and Battery Life of the G309 Lightspeed

The G309 Lightspeed is a wireless-only mouse, with two forms of connectivity: 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth. You can switch between the two modes with the button on the bottom of the mouse; the mouse can connect to one device using Bluetooth and one device using 2.4GHz wireless at a time. The 2.4GHz wireless connection has a 1,000 Hz polling rate, which is the industry standard for wireless gaming peripherals. While most gamers don't need and will likely not notice higher polling rates, several companies have been pushing wireless mice with polling rates of 4,000 or 8,000 Hz — especially in lightweight mice, which are usually aimed at competitive eSports and first-person shooters.

The G309 has two power options — it either takes one AA battery (included in the box), which will last around 300 hours over 2.4GHz wireless or up to 600 hours over Bluetooth; or it can be used without a battery, in conjunction with a Logitech PowerPlay charging mouse pad. Using the mouse with a PowerPlay charging mouse pad gives you unlimited battery life, so long as it's on the pad.  

Unlike Logitech's other mice that work with the PowerPlay charging mouse pad, the G309 has no rechargeable battery inside — it has a supercapacitor, which holds just enough juice to keep the mouse powered when it's not directly touching the mouse pad (e.g., when you lift or swipe off the pad). Well, the supercapacitor actually holds about five minutes' worth of juice, but still — it's not a lot. By cutting out the battery, Logitech was able to cut the mouse's weight, which is why this $80 mouse weighs less than 68g when you use it with PowerPlay. 

I won't lie, it's a cool idea — it cuts out the battery, but still gives you the option of using a battery when you don't have your PowerPlay mouse pad on hand, making it much more versatile than other wireless supercapacitor mice we've seen, such as Razer's Mamba/Firefly Hyperflux duo from 2018. But you don't get a PowerPlay mouse pad with the G309; the PowerPlay is sold separately for $120 and uses proprietary wireless charging tech, so it's only compatible with select Logitech mice (including the Pro X Superlight 2 and the G502 X Plus).

Bottom Line

The Logitech G309 Lightspeed is interesting mainly for its "unlimited" battery life, but you can only take advantage of that if you also have Logitech's PowerPlay mouse pad. If you do have PowerPlay, it's a solid, simple, lightweight gaming mouse that will offer unlimited battery life at home and that you can also travel with, in a pinch. If you don't have PowerPlay, well, there are better options out there. 

Without PowerPlay, the G309 is a generic-looking gaming mouse that weighs around 86g and gets 300 hours of non-rechargeable battery life. It's cheap, but it's not that cheap. Razer's Viper V3 Hyperspeed, which also has a pretty generic shape, weighs 82g and gets similar battery life (280 hours) with a AA battery, and costs $10 less at $70. Plus, it works with Razer's HyperPolling Wireless Dongle (which you can buy bundled with it for $85) for a faster 4,000 Hz polling rate (at the expense of battery life, of course). 

You could always buy PowerPlay, of course, for $120. But I wouldn't buy it just for this mouse. 

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The first wrongful death lawsuit (PDF) from the Titan submersible implosion in 2023 is underway, and attorneys have pointed out several factors that could have played a role in the tragic accident. Among these contributing factors is the inexpensive Logitech F710 game controller used as the submersible’s only means of navigating the craft.

The estate of Paul-Henri Louis Emile Nargeolet recently filed the lawsuit against OceanGate, Inc., and others. Other defendants include the estate of deceased OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush. The lawsuit is requesting damages be paid of at least $50 million.

Nargeolet, known worldwide as “Mr. Titanic” because of his 37 previous dives to the ocean liner wreckage, was working with OceanGate on Titan as a crew member. His responsibilities were to "guide other crewmembers and assist with navigation through the Titanic wreckage.”

In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs point out that OceanGate and the other defendants were warned repeatedly by “multiple deep-sea diving experts and engineers, about the potentially fatal consequences of their choices and actions.” These warnings stemmed from serious concerns about the design and construction of the Titan submersible, as well as its operation.

One of the listed design concerns was using the Logitech F710 game controller as the only way to steer the submersible. Rush highlighted this in a 2022 interview with journalist David Pogue, holding up the controller with its 3D-printed thumbstick extensions and boasting, "We run the whole thing with this game controller."

Game controllers are heavily used in military and space flight applications, primarily because newer generations have built up so much muscle memory in using them. However, the decision not to include a secondary, hard-wired means of controlling the Titan was heavily questioned as unsafe before the dive.

Rush, infamously at this point, shrugged off safety concerns. He told Pogue, "At some point, safety just is pure waste." Rush wasn’t just talking about the inclusion of the Logitech F710, but about that and other concerns raised with the Titan’s design. Similarly, the wrongful death suit points out the controller and other factors questioned long before the Titan began its descent to the Titanic wreckage.

These other design and construction choices included building the submersible using carbon fiber instead of titanium, the submersible’s porthole, and the use of materials with differing expansion/compression coefficients. These rounded out the four main areas of criticism Rush and OceanGate ignored.

The lawsuit acknowledges the root cause of the implosion may never be known and does not place sole blame on any one factor. However, the "daisy chain of failures of multiple improperly designed or constructed parts or systems" likely contributed. Now, the plaintiffs seek compensation from OceanGate and the other defendants.

The wrongful death suit claims the defendants "were careless, negligent, grossly negligent, and reckless" because, in part, they failed to provide a safe work environment or "take reasonable precautions during the design, manufacturing, testing, and operation phases" of the Titan.

Logitech's low-profile G915 Lightspeed has been one of our favorite low-profile gaming keyboards for a while now — because it's a solid performer, but also because there just aren't that many low-profile gaming keyboards. But the G915 Lightspeed is $250, and its TKL counterpart is $230. Even the G815 retails for $200. 

It's time for Logitech to add a less-expensive member to the GX15 lineup, don't you think? Yeah, so did Logitech. 

The Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL is a low-profile wireless mechanical gaming keyboard that joins the GX15 family at a surprisingly budget-friendly (relatively speaking) price point. The G515 features updated versions of Logitech's GL low-profile switches (they now have POM cross-style stems for stability and keycap compatibility), excellent battery life, and access to Logitech's KEYCONTROL, which lets you program up to 15 functions on a single key (it's a little complicated, but it does work). 

The G515 TKL is available now for $139.99 in black and white colorways, with either linear or tactile switches. It's still not the cheapest low-profile gaming keyboard we recommend, but it's got enough extra gamer-friendly features that spending a little extra might just be worth it. 

Design and Construction of the G515 Lightspeed TKL 

The G515 Lightspeed TKL is a low-profile wireless mechanical keyboard with a TKL layout. It's the same size as Logitech's G915 TKL, measuring 14.5 inches (368) wide by 5.9 inches (150mm) deep and 0.87 inches (22mm) thick at its thickest point (including keycaps. It's built more affordably than the G915 TKL, with an all-plastic chassis (including backplate) and no volume roller or dedicated media keys. And it's (surprisingly) a little heavier: the G515 TKL weighs 1.94 pounds (880g) versus the G915 TKL's 1.79 pounds (810g).

The G515 TKL may be missing its pricier sibling's aluminum backplate, but it's still very sturdily built. Our review unit came in white, with a light gray plastic bottom plate that juts out to create a lip along the top of the keyboard (this is where you'll find the input buttons and Caps Lock/Battery indicator LEDs). It features a white plastic top  plate with a premium-feeling matte finish, and double-shot PBT keycaps with shine-through legends.

On the bottom of the G515 TKL, there are five slim rubber strips to keep the keyboard from slipping during intense typing or gaming sessions, as well as two sets of flip-out plastic feet to adjust the keyboard's angle (4 degrees and 8 degrees). There's also a small nook where you can store the keyboard's 2.4-GHz Lightforce wireless dongle when you're not using it — pretty standard for Logitech's gaming keyboards, but still a nice touch, especially on a keyboard this slim.

There's a power switch along the back of the keyboard on the right side, and a USB-C port for charging and wired mode on the left. There are no dedicated media keys — though there are media keys as preset secondary keybinds, which are printed along the edges of the keycaps — but there are three buttons in the upper left corner. These are for switching between 2.4-GHz wireless and Bluetooth connections, and for toggling Game Mode.

The G515 TKL comes with a 6-foot (1.8m) rubber USB-C to USB-A cable, a USB extender, and, of course, the corresponding 2.4-GHz Lightspeed wireless dongle. This is a 2:1 dongle, which means you can pair it with up to two compatible Lightspeed devices (e.g. this keyboard and a mouse or a headset) using G Hub, and free up a USB port on your PC. It's not quite as convenient as Logitech's six-device unifying receiver for its productivity line, but that's the trade-off for a speedy 1,000 Hz wireless polling rate.

Specs

Typing and Gaming Experience on the G515 Lightspeed TKL

The G515 TKL features updated versions of Logitech's low-profile GL switches in linear or tactile options. The switches have been updated from the G915's hook system to a POM cross-style stem, which the company says means reduced wobble and a better typing experience. The cross-style stem also means the switches are now compatible with the majority of keycaps — though, of course, they're still low-profile switches so you'll need low-profile keycaps. 

Speaking of which, the G515 TKL's keycaps are thick, premium-feeling doubleshot-PBT, with lightly-curved tops and a textured matte finish that does an okay job of keeping your fingers from slipping around. They have shine-through legends, which show off the keyboard's RGB lighting nicely. I was able to see the tops of the switches' stems through some of the legends — a minor but noticeable (at least to me) design issue that made the lighting look a little uneven. 

Our review unit came with tactile switches, which have an actuation force of 45g; the linear switches have an actuation force of 43g. Both the tactile and linear switches actuate at 1.3mm and have a total travel distance of 3.2mm, so they do feel slightly different from their predecessors, which have an actuation force of 50g, an actuation distance of 1.5mm, and a total travel distance of 2.7mm.

I'm not the biggest fan of low-profile keyboards, and it usually takes me a moment to get used to them — but the tactile switches on this keyboard made it much easier for me to adapt. The tactile bump on the keypress, combined with the just-rough-enough texture of the keycaps made me a very speedy typist — I was easily hitting around 125 - 130 words per minute (wpm) as soon as I sat down. But while the keycaps are textured, it's hard not to have fingers flying on such a flat keyboard, and my accuracy did drop from 98% to around 95%. 

The switches make no sound, but the keycaps do give a slightly plasticky-sounding thunk as you bottom out . Logitech has tried to elevate the typing experience by factory-lubing the switches and adding sound-dampening foam inside the case, and it does sound pretty good — for a mainstream gaming keyboard. It's not the best-sounding keyboard (even low-profile keyboard) I've used recently, but I can tell there's case foam. The case isn't particularly pingy or hollow-sounding, but there's definitely some plasticky rattle to be heard as you type. 

Gaming on the G515 TKL was a solid, if not perfect, experience. The flat, semi-slippery keys were somewhat of an issue in games that required maximum speed and accuracy (e.g. first-person shooters, any eSports competitions). But if you're looking at this keyboard, you know you're giving up something in exchange for slimness and portability. And while the switches are low-profile, the 3.2mm total travel is still enough to give pretty satisfying tactile feedback. 

In games where speed and accuracy weren't constantly competing, the G515 TKL was a great gaming sidekick — tactile enough that there was no learning curve, and significantly better than any built-in laptop keyboard. And, because you can remap several layers of keys with Logitech's KEYCONTROL software (which I'll talk about in the next section), I didn't even miss the numberpad and all the macro keys, buttons, and dials I usually have.

Features and Software of the G515 Lightspeed TKL

The G515 TKL works with Logitech's gaming peripheral software, G Hub. With G Hub, you can customize the keyboard's lighting (pick from a number of presets or create your own pattern/effects) and modify which keys are disabled when you turn on game mode. You can also use KEYCONTROL, which is Logitech's new multi-layer remapping tool introduced with the Logitech G Pro X 60. KEYCONTROL is similar to multi-layer remapping tools from other gaming companies (e.g. Razer's HyperShift), with a few standout features.

First, you can remap the G-Shift key to any key on the keyboard OR button on a compatible Logitech peripheral, such as a mouse. Second, you start with three layers — the base layer, the Fn layer, and the G-Shift layer, and you can remap keys on each layer by modifier (Alt/Ctrl/Shift), by event type (standard/press/hold/release), or by a combination of the two. Ultimately, this gives you the ability to program up to 15 functions on a single key — which is definitely overkill, but hey. You can save and share your KEYCONTROL mapping presets, and Logitech does have a section outlined for "Curated Presets" — it's currently empty, but hopefully we'll see some game-specific presets pop up soon. 

The G515 TKL offers three forms of connectivity: 2.4-GHz Lightspeed wireless, Bluetooth, and wired (via USB-C). In my testing, the 2.4-GHz Lightspeed wireless was solid — not once did it drop the connection or feel even the tiniest bit slower than when it was plugged in, and it was easy to switch to using the dedicated wireless button in the upper left corner. The Bluetooth connection was also very solid, though it did, of course, feature the noticeable latency you get with all Bluetooth connections — it's fine for most things, but gamers will want to stick with 2.4-GHz wireless. 

I will note that this keyboard can only connect to one Bluetooth device at a time, not three, like you'll see in some gaming keyboards (e.g. the Keychron Q1 HE I  just reviewed). This wouldn't normally be too much of a problem in a gaming keyboard, but I can see it being more of an issue in something like the G515 TKL, which is slim, lightweight, and travel-friendly. 

Logitech says the G515 TKL will give you 36 hours of continuous play over its 2.4-GHz wireless connection with the backlighting at full brightness, and up to 600 hours with the backlighting turned off. That is... fantastic, especially for such a slim keyboard.  

The Bottom Line

The Logitech G515 TKL isn't really a successor to the G915 (TKL or not). But with the G515's similarly slim and lightweight form factor, updated low-profile switches, excellent battery life, and significantly cheaper build, honestly — who needs a G915? The G515 TKL is surprisingly well-built, from its solid, sound-dampened plastic chassis to its double-shot PBT keycaps, and its bright RGB backlighting looks great against the white top plate. 

You'll find a similarly well-built low-profile "gaming" (well, gaming-friendly) wireless keyboard in the Nuphy Air96 for a little cheaper ($120). But this is one case where the extra $20 is worth dropping, if you're a gamer: you won't get the G515 TKL's multi-layer programmability or custom game mode — or the ability to customize per-key RGB... per-key — on the Air96.

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If you're going to pay more than $200 for one of the best gaming headsets, you're probably expecting more than just a gaming headset. Maybe an audiophile-esque listening headset with a broadcast-worthy mic isn’t in the cards, but it should probably have something that pushes it beyond a typical gaming headset. 

The Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is the company’s current flagship gaming headset — and it's a great gaming headset. It's very sturdily-built, with a steel, aluminum, and plastic frame. It's very comfortable, with a moderate clamping force and plenty of adjustable parts. And it has an audio profile tuned for gaming — and that sounds great when you're trying to chat with teammates and play a game in the background. But it's a great gaming headset, and that's it — it doesn't bring anything unique to the table, and it's not particularly impressive outside of a gaming context. And that might not be enough for a headset that will set you back $250.

Design and Comfort of the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed

The G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is a wireless, circumaural (over-ear) gaming headset with a detachable boom mic. It has an adjustable steel headband padded with leatherette-covered memory foam, swiveling aluminum forks, and plastic earcups with machined aluminum speaker plates bearing Logitech G's signature G logo on each side. The headset comes in black, white, and pink. Our review unit was pink — a bright fuchsia that's been a staple of Logitech G's pro lineup for several years now, and which is, in my opinion, a nice break from the pale pink we normally see when brands try to brand things for "girls" (think: Razer's Quartz line). But that's probably just because I don't like pink.

The G Pro X 2 Lightspeed has a nice, sturdy build, and a design that's not too gamer-centric, though it's still a little bulkier than more lifestyle-leaning gaming headsets, such as the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. Measured inside, the steel headband is eight inches long, and both sides extend an extra 1.75 inches (divided into 10 adjustment notches), for a total length of 11.5 inches. The aluminum forks are attached to the headband via a swiveling hinge — a new feature in the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed and a notable upgrade from its predecessor, which had non-swiveling forks — to allow for the headset to fit the curve of the human skull. This also lets the headset's earcups swivel fully flat, which makes for something more travel-friendly.

The headset's large, oval-shaped plastic earcups have a premium feel and a matte finish, and are capped with machined metal speaker plates in pink, with Logitech G's logo in silver. They come with leatherette-covered memory foam earpads installed, but Logitech also includes a pair of fabric-covered earpads in the box, so you have options. The leatherette-earpads are a little firmer and better at passively blocking outside noise, while the fabric-covered earpads are softer and more breathable. 

The G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is a perfectly comfortable headset. The earcups are height-adjustable and swivel and tilt, which means the headset does a pretty good job of accommodating the size and shape of your head. The headset's clamping force is on the milder side of moderate — it's just strong enough that you won't forget you're wearing a headset, but it's not so strong that it won't fall off if you toss your head back. I had no issues wearing it for hours on end during my testing, but I also never forgot I was wearing a headset — it's not like the HyperX Cloud III, which I quickly forgot I was wearing. The G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is comfortable, but it's definitely always present. 

Logitech’s headset is fairly lightweight, though it's not the lightest we've tested. The G Pro X 2 weighs 12.17 ounces (345g), which makes it a little heavier than its predecessor, the Logitech G Pro X Lightspeed (11.2oz / 317.5g), and 2.5 ounces heavier than the Logitech G735 (9.6oz / 273g) — another headset I often find myself forgetting I'm wearing. It's also heavier than our current top pick, the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro (2023) (11.29oz / 320g). But the weight didn't make much of a difference in terms of comfort or wearability, and it's still over five ounces lighter than the Audeze Maxwell (17.28oz / 490g).

All of the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed's controls are on its left earcup. From back to front, you'll find a power switch, a volume wheel, a mic mute switch, a USB-C port for charging, a Bluetooth pairing button, and a 3.5mm port for plugging in the detachable boom mic. The headset has no lighting save for an indicator LED behind the power switch. On the right earcup, there's a 3.5mm jack for plugging in a 3.5mm aux cable, which is included in the box. 

The controls are fairly intuitive and easy to learn quickly, mostly because they're pretty simple — there are no multi-function clickable dials that do everything from skipping tracks to changing EQ settings that you have to memorize. Of course, this means you'll have to do all of your sound and mic tweaking in the accompanying software (Logitech G Hub), which is at least pretty straightforward when it comes to audio. The mic mute button is a push-button toggle (the mic is muted when the button is pushed out) and it plays a sound when pressed, but there's no other way to quickly tell that the mic is muted (e.g. a light on the mic itself). This is an issue with the majority of gaming headsets, however, and at least the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed's mic can be detached to guarantee others can't hear you.

The G Pro X 2 Lightspeed comes with several accessories in the box. These include a 5.9-foot (1.8m) rubber USB-A to USB-C cable for charging, a 5.9-foot (1.8m) 3.5mm cable for an analog connection, a 2.4GHz wireless USB-A dongle with a 3.5mm port, a detachable boom microphone, and an extra pair of cloth-covered memory foam earpads, as well as a soft, lightly-padded zippered storage bag.

Specs

Audio Performance of the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed

The G Pro X 2 Lightspeed has 50mm graphene dynamic drivers with a frequency response range of 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz. This is a pretty typical frequency response range for a gaming headset, though we've recently seen quite a few headsets with wider response ranges as brands have been trying to move toward a more audiophile-tuned sound profile. Graphene drivers are somewhat unique, though we also saw them in Corsair's Virtuoso Pro. The G Pro X 2 Lightspeed does not have active noise cancellation (few gaming headsets do), but the leatherette-covered earcups do a decent job of passively blocking noise and preventing sound leakage. 

Audio performance of the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is good, with fairly neutral mids and a slightly bumped-up bass out of the box. Without changing anything in G Hub, the headset's default sound profile is definitely better for gaming than it is for listening to music (not too surprising; it is, after all, a gaming headset). You can change the sound profile in G Hub, which has an equalizer and comes with a handful of basic presets, as well as virtual surround sound. 

This isn't my favorite headset for listening to music, but it's (mostly) not because of the sound profile. The headset does a decent job with both the low- and mid-range — the bass is turned up a little but it's not overpowering or muddy, though it doesn't have the power you'll feel from a headset like the Maxwell. Mids are nicely flat and balanced on this headset, which is nice to hear, even if it's not the most exciting sound profile for gamers. Highs definitely leave something to be desired though, and higher vocals especially sounded thinner and less bright than I'm used to hearing. 

But my bigger issue was the soundstage, which feels very narrow. Not that I expected something particularly wide — this is a closed-back gaming headset, after all — but music felt especially close and compressed around my head with the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed. This wasn't (surprisingly) too much of a problem with gaming: There was still enough room for decent directional sound, and I could hear and accurately pinpoint gunfire and footsteps without turning on the virtual surround sound (which performed better than I thought it would, too). It was slightly more overwhelming in multilayered audio environments, such as the jungles of Uncharted 4, but I didn't see this as necessarily a bad thing — jungles are kind of supposed to sound like that. 

The audio was also well-suited to voice chatting and listening to multiple inputs — whether I was chatting with teammates while playing a game or talking to my D&D group while listening to background music. It was easy for me to hear what people were saying without getting distracted by background tracks (but also without losing said background tracks to the conversation). It just wasn't great for listening to music — most gaming headsets aren't, but the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is pretty far down the list of headsets I'm going to reach for in that situation.

Microphone of the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed

The G Pro X 2 Lightspeed comes with a detachable boom microphone that sits at the end of a 3.35-inch (85mm) flexible metal gooseneck. It plugs into the headset via a 3.5mm jack with a shaped plug to guide orientation. The mic itself has a 0.24-inch (6mm) electret condenser capsule with a cardioid polar pattern and a frequency response of 100 - 10,000 Hz.

The mic is... not particularly impressive. Headset mics aren't known for their quality; if you're serious about sounding good, you can pick up one of the best gaming microphones for as low as $60. But the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed's mic is a little below average, especially if you use it without turning on the Blue Vo!ce effects in G Hub. Without any help from software, the mic makes your voice sound somewhat stilted and compressed — though it will still be fine for things like chatting with teammates while gaming, so long as you're not streaming. 

Turning on G Hub's Blue Vo!ce effects does help boost the mic quality a little — it has various options for tweaking sound, including a tri-band equalizer, a de-esser, a compressor, and noise reduction, as well as several preset sound profiles with names like "Broadcaster 1" and "Warm and Vintage." With the Blue Vo!ce features activated, the mic can make your voice sound warmer and fuller  — but still a little unnatural from the processing and filtering. The software did a good job of eliminating background noise — I didn't have any complaints about my loud typing or even my barking dogs when I was talking to people during my testing. 

This mic will get your voice through — pretty clearly, with some help from software — but it won't make you sound good.

Features and Software of the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed

The G Pro X 2 Lightspeed offers three forms of connectivity — low-latency 2.4GHz "Lightspeed" wireless, Bluetooth, and analog (wired, 3.5mm). It comes with a 2.4GHz wireless USB-A dongle and an analog cable, as well as a USB-C to USB-A cable for charging. The USB-A dongle has a 3.5mm jack, which you'll need to plug the 3.5mm cable into if you want to be able to control the headset with G Hub over a wired connection.

Gamers will mostly be using the low-latency 2.4GHz wireless connection, which is solid and consistent so long as there aren't any major obstacles between you and your PC. Logitech cites the wireless range as 98.3 feet (30m), but I was able to get almost twice that distance from my PC and still maintain a solid connection. (Of course, the connection broke down as soon as I put a concrete wall between me and my PC, but that's pretty standard for basically every headset I've tested.)

Tapping the Bluetooth button on the left earcup once will switch between 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth. The G Pro X 2 Lightspeed does not allow for simultaneous listening from two sources, though. This is a little disappointing because we've seen simultaneous wireless connections in other Logitech headsets (e.g. the Logitech G735), but perhaps not too surprising as it seems to be a tricky feature to implement perfectly.

Like all of Logitech G's products, the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is configurable via Logitech's G Hub program. It's not my favorite software, but it's fairly straightforward when it comes to headset configuration — there's a section for audio tuning, which has an equalizer, some presets, and virtual surround sound; a section for Blue Vo!ce effects; and a virtual sound sampler which you're unlikely to use in a headset-specific capacity (you can set it up using most of Logitech's devices, but to play the sounds you'll need to assign them to buttons or keys — and the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed doesn't have any of those to spare). There's also a settings section, where you can change power savings settings and update the firmware.

Logitech says the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed gets up to 50 hours of battery life over its 2.4GHz wireless connection, which is good but not the best we've seen in a headset. That said, the headset definitely exceeded this in my testing — both while it was actively playing music/sound and while it was idle. You can adjust the headset's power management settings in G Hub so that it automatically turns off after 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes while idle, or you can set it to never turn off. I set it to never turn off and kept forgetting to manually turn the headset off, and the headset managed to go more than a week without a charge — quite a bit longer than 50 hours. (It wasn't active listening, sure, but it's nice to know that your headset will probably still have a charge if you leave it sitting around for a few days.)

Bottom Line

The Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is a good gaming headset — it sounds good where it counts (while gaming, or chatting and gaming). It has a solid low-latency wireless connection and better battery life than expected, and it's comfortable and well-built. But considering nothing really stands out about it aside from it being a solid all-around gaming headset, I'm not sure it's really worth the $250 asking price.

If you want something that connects to both 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth, but not simultaneously, Razer's BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) offers dual wireless connectivity, better battery life, and a much better microphone for $200. And if you don't need the Bluetooth at all, HyperX's Cloud III Wireless is extremely comfortable and is also a solid all-around performer for just $170. While the G Pro X 2 Wireless does have more connectivity options than either of those two headsets, it's stuck in a weird in-between place where it can't even mix sources when one is analog (like the Audeze Maxwell can). Maybe it's just me, but I'd expect a little more for well over $200.

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If you want to help protect yourself from a repetitive strain injury from using a keyboard and mouse daily there are a few options to help you achieve this. Besides just taking regular breaks you want to ensure your setup has good ergonomics so that your joints aren't already placed in a compromising position to help exacerbate any potential injuries. For keyboard use, you should use the keyboard feet for height adjustment and use a wrist/palm support. Today's deal is a palm rest designed for use with thinner keyboards.

At Amazon, you can purchase the Logitech MX Palm Rest for MX Keys for just $11, almost half the price of its original $19 price tag. Coming in a graphite gray color, the Logitech MX palm rest is a thin pad that measures just 8mm thick and features memory foam padding for some extra comfort when typing for prolonged periods and a non-slip base to stop the pad moving when in use.

At just 8mm depth I doubt there's that much memory foam inside that it's going to be the most comfortable palm rest in existence, but the point of this particular rest is that it's designed to be used with thin keyboards such as the Logitech MX Keys S, to help keep a balanced ergonomic typing position to avoid any extra strain in your forearms, wrists, and hands.

At the full price of nearly $20, the Logitech MX palm rest is certainly charging a brand tax, but at this reduced price, it's more in line with what a wrist/palm rest should cost. So if you are the owner of a super-thin keyboard and have struggled to find a thinner pad for your setup, this could be a great option for you.

It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over: the Logitech G Pro X 60 has arrived. It features an ultra-compact 60-percent layout that, like the best gaming keyboards, is well suited for competitive gaming. Logitech has been a leader in the peripheral industry for years, but while its competitors have released multiple models addressing the ultra-compact keyboard market, Logitech has stayed quiet. The reason: before releasing its own take on the mini gaming keyboard, the company wanted to address the biggest issues facing the layout and why so many people find it difficult to use. 

For the most part, Logitech succeeded in its goal. The Pro 60 X is an impressive keyboard that’s fast, responsive under the fingers, and offers enough programmability to overcome the most common challenges newcomers to the layout are likely to face. But it's not perfect, and its high price makes it a harder sell than it should be.

Logitech G Pro X 60 Specs

Design of the Logitech G Pro X 60

If you’ve seen a 60-percent keyboard before, then you know what to expect from the Logitech G Pro X  60. If you haven't, then you might be in for a surprise at just how small this keyboard is. Measuring only 11.4 inches (289.6mm) long and 4.1 inches (104.1mm) wide, it looks downright miniature even compared to a TKL. It’s the fun-sized version of a gaming keyboard.

It takes no liberties with the layout. Like all 60-percents, all you’re getting is the core keyset. You have your alphas and modifiers (the main typing keys) and the number row. That’s it. No arrow keys. No function row. No dedicated navigation and editing buttons. Minimalism at its finest is also this keyboard’s reason for existing. It’s designed to give you only what you need and get out of the way (literally). 

The point of embracing such a small layout is to leave more space on your desk for your mouse hand. In the world of competitive first-person shooters and esports, it’s common to see pro players make big sweeps with their mouse. The combination of a high DPI and low in-game sensitivity can increase accuracy. And if you’re playing competitively, you probably don’t need all of the extra keys on a tenkeyless anyway. 

And so, the Logitech G Pro X 60, as well as the Steelseries Apex Pro Mini, Razer Huntsman Mini, and Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless, are all here to deliver on the promise of miniature keys that pack a programmable punch. Each has a lot to offer and while they're more alike than they are different, the Pro 60 X has a few tricks up its sleeve that make it worth considering.

Viewed from the top down, it’s pretty much identical to the competition. Core keys, thin bezels, standard rectangle. Upon closer inspection, however, it quickly becomes apparent that this is the most robust-feeling of the bunch, and is only a few grams away from being the heaviest (the Corsair K70 Pro Mini holds that title for now). At 616 grams, it weighs as much as many TKLs thanks to its hefty and inflexible metal switch plate. The bottom is plastic but there’s absolutely no flex, creak, or anything to worry about with the build quality — even on close examination. And just to be doubly-sure that it will be battle ready by the time you arrive at your tournament, it comes with a hardshell travel case to keep it safe in transit.

There are controls on each side of the keyboard. They're nearly flush so they’re hard to see when you're looking down at it. There’s a pinky-accessible volume wheel on the left — intentionally positioned so you can quickly flick it to adjust your levels mid-match, without taking your fingers from the movement keys. A Game Mode switch is on the right and it’s basically impossible to trigger by accident, so you don’t need to worry when moving it from place to place. Dedicated media controls and any extra buttons at all are pretty much unheard of on a 60-percent, which makes these simple additions pretty novel.

On the back are four silicone non-slip feet, as well as a pair of standard single-stage tilt feet that allow it to raise from a 4.5-degree typing angle to eight degrees. There’s also a built-in compartment for storing the LIGHTSPEED wireless dongle, so you don’t need to worry about losing it when you're traveling or otherwise not using it. 

Visually, the Pro X 60 is a very simple keyboard. It comes in white, black, or magenta. We were sent the white version and the branding is minimal. There’s a black “G” accent key on the Escape button and a white-on-white “PRO” logo on the front, making it easy to miss (the other colors are more prominent, however). It has per-key RGB but doesn’t default to the standard rainbow wave like other gaming keyboards. Instead, it’s set to a cool static blue to avoid distracting you while you play. 

The keycaps are made of doubleshot PBT and are backlit but are otherwise pretty middle-of-the-road. They’re 1.2mm thick, which is an improvement from the 1mm ABS ‘caps you'll find on many gaming keyboards, but isn't exceptionally thick, either, — you won't get that deep “thock” sounds that’s taken over keyboard YouTube. They’re comfortable to use, and, since they’re PBT, should last just about forever without taking on that oily sheen gaming keyboards typically get.

I do have one thing I need to nitpick, here: Instead of using symbols for the modifier keys, Logitech used full words. The lighting is bright but it doesn’t fully cover the entire length of longer legends — such as Shift (or even Caps) — leading to dark spots at either end of the word. The other keys are very consistent, so this spottiness really stands out. 

Like most tiny keyboards, the Pro X 60 makes up for missing dedicated keys with secondary functions, which are accessed by holding the Fn key. There are side legends across the number row and on most of the letter keys, so you can tell at a glance which key does what. These are not backlit, so I wouldn’t advise gaming in the dark until you learn them, or you map your own commands.

Which brings us to KEYCONTROL, one of the Pro 60 X’s most unique and compelling features. 

While there’s a dedicated Fn button for accessing all of the secondary functions (pretty much everything you would find on a TKL, plus lighting and onboard memory controls), KEYCONTROL allows you to map a whole second layer of G-Shift keys, available with a freely selectable G-Shift key in the Logitech G Hub software. 

Most importantly, this G-Shift key doesn’t need to be on the actual keyboard. You can map it to any other Logitech G peripheral you own, such as a mouse. This means that you can map a whole second layer of commands and access them with, for example, the thumb buttons on your mouse — ensuring that you’re never unable to move or aim. 

Or you could be like me, and remap all of the Fn functions you need on the G-Shift layer instead — and get rid of the awful finger acrobatics required to access them with the actual Fn key. The biggest problem facing ultra-compact keyboards is simply learning how to use them, and I firmly believe this has a lot to do with the awkward placement of the Fn key on the right side — directly beneath other keys you’ll also need to press with your right hand. (On top of that, there isn’t any consistency or logic to where these keys actually are.) You will, for sure, spend time stopping what you’re doing, squinting down at the keyboard to pick out what’s printed on the side legends, and then be irritated at what a pain the entire process was. 

KEYCONTROL addresses this by allowing you to map the G-Shift key anywhere that works for you. You can use it for the missing buttons and make the keyboard more useful for writing and productivity or create layouts for individual games and apps. It's the perfect solution because you can set it and modify it to make sense for you — a simple concept, but one that's game-changing in practice.

If the concept of layering sounds familiar, it should. It has been a prominent feature in custom keyboards for years and it's one I’ve written about extensively. KEYCONTROL takes it further by allowing you to add up to five separate commands to every key. These can be triggered by pressing or releasing (readying a skill and launching it upon release, for example), holding a key, pressing it normally, or using Shift, Ctrl, or Alt as modifiers. You’re also able to choose from a long list of Windows commands, shortcuts, or evening launching individual programs with a single button press. And, of course, to trigger recordable macros. 

This isn’t a revolutionary feature, and it's only a little removed from other systems, such as Razer's HyperShift. But it’s easy to use, incredibly important, and does take it a step further because you can set the activation key to other peripherals and map five different commands to each key. Let’s be real: how many of us are swapping to different keyboards just for gaming? This functionality makes the Pro 60 X far more functional as an actual day-to-day keyboard on top of excelling at gaming. 

Underneath the keycaps, the Pro 60 X uses Logitech’s GX Optical switches. They’re available in linear or tactile versions and are slightly heavier than their Cherry MX counterparts. My sample had linear switches and they seem to be pre-lubed for smoothness. They also actuate slightly faster but it’s so close you probably won’t notice a difference. 

Optical switches have been a thing in gaming keyboards for several years now. They’re theoretically faster due to the lack of mechanical contacts preventing electrical debounce delay. However, you almost certainly won't notice a difference if you're not a machine, despite what marketing wants you to believe. That doesn’t mean they’re not worth considering, though. If you’re a pro player (or pro-aspiring) you want every advantage you can find, and choosing a faster switch makes sense.

Logitech rates these for 50 million presses each, which is oddly conservative. They’re on par with older Cherry MX switches but are only rated for half the lifetime of optical switches from SteelSeries and Razer. Regardless, the lack of physical contacts means there are less parts to wear down and fail over time. 

What you won’t get is any kind of adjustable actuation or Rapid Trigger functionality. Those features are still reserved for magnetic Hall Effect keyboards like the Wooting HE. Given that magnetic gaming keyboards are the trend of 2024 so far, Logitech’s decision to go optical will inherently decrease its competitiveness as more are released.

I also think Logitech missed a key opportunity to increase the polling rate with this release. Other gaming keyboards, like the Razer Huntsman V2 Pro, have been sporting 2,000, 4,000, or even 8,000 Hz polling (0.125ms) for more than two years. The Pro 60 X is still locked to 1,000 Hz (1ms), no matter how you connect.   

The keyboard does sport reliable wireless connectivity, however. You can pair it with up to three devices over Bluetooth or use Logitech’s much faster 2.4GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless. Logitech states that its LIGHTSPEED tech undergoes extensive validation to ensure that it operates at its best — even if you’re playing in a crowded arena filled with other wireless devices. 

Battery life is decent, but could be better. It’s rated for up to 65 hours but Logitech doesn’t mention whether this is over Bluetooth or LIGHTSPEED or if the lighting needs to be off to reach that. In my testing, I was able to make it through a work week with a slow rainbow wave lighting effect and LIGHTSPEED with a small amount of battery to spare, so it looks like you’ll need to recharge it once a week depending on how you play. 

The Logitech G Pro 60 X optical linear switches should feel immediately familiar to most gamers. They’re very close to Cherry, Gateron, or Kailh red switches but are slightly heavier and faster to actuate. With an actuation force of 50g, they’re five grams heavier than Cherry MX Reds, and they have an actuation point of 1.8mm instead of 2.0mm. The tactile version has the same specs but has a heavier actuation force of 60g. Despite being heavier, I found that they felt snappier under the fingers, perhaps thanks to the spring used.

Typing on the keyboard feels good. That snappiness makes it feel very responsive and lively. The keycaps are slightly textured and almost seem to cradle your fingers in place, helping to increase accuracy. Logitech also did a nice job pre-lubing the stabilizers, so there’s very little rattle. 

I used the keyboard as my daily driver for a solid week. I wrote multiple articles, played games, replied to emails, and performed other daily tasks with it. It’s low enough that I didn’t need to use a palm rest, freeing up some additional desk space. My typing speed actually increased from 111 WPM on my daily driver to an average of 115 WPM — including tying my personal best score on more than one occasion. (One day, I’ll break 122 WPM, I swear.) 

I’ve used tiny keyboards off and on over the years, both personally and professionally. It’s not an overstatement to say that 60-percent keyboards have a steep learning curve. If you’ve never used one before and choose not to customize it for yourself, you will almost certainly find yourself glancing down at those side legends for basic functions, such as Page Up and Page Down and arrow keys. I believe this is what drives so many people away from the layout, even though the size makes these keyboards so easy to travel with. 

One of the things compact custom keyboard users will tell you is that layering is one of the most important qualities of making the layout usable. And they should know: they learned this long ago, before sixty percent keyboards ever came into the mainstream. In my case, I set Caps Lock to be my G-Shift key and remapped the arrow keys to under the right side of Home Row. All of my navigation and editing buttons surround that and the Number Row takes on a section life as F1 through F12. With these changes, the keyboard feels far more functional and easy to use. 

Looking at the side legends, you’ll notice that much of it is already set up this way and I’ve ported over these commands, shifting them to slightly different locations. What’s important in this is 1) it eliminates the finger gymnastics entirely, and 2) when you make these changes, they cater specifically to you. Take the time to put the keys where it makes sense for you, set the layer shift to a comfortable location (a mouse button is perfect), and you won’t have nearly as difficult of a time getting used to this layout.

Gaming Experience of the Logitech G Pro X 60

When it comes to gaming, the Logitech G Pro X 60 is a performer. I tested it with a mix of games, from Call of Duty: Warzone and Apex Legends to Baldur’s Gate 3, Alan Wake, and even some World of Warcraft. The responsiveness of the optical switches was great. Keystrokes felt instant and I was never left wondering if I'd messed up or if the keyboard failed (it was always me).

The board's programmability really shines in gaming. When you load G Hub for the first time, it automatically picks up all of your installed games and creates profiles for them. These are empty by default, but G Hub automatically switches to a game's profile upon launch. If you take the time to program individual layouts for games (like I did with BG3), the keyboard remembers all of your keybinds and just works. 

I’m not huge into macros and deep levels of programming, but it’s easy to see how the options G Hub provides you could be clutch in competitive games and MMORPGs. Simple actions, such as sending a macro only when a key is released, allowed me to prep an AOE when pressing a button down, fire it on release, and immediately start the follow up spell in my rotation. It all comes down to playstyle, of course, but the Pro X 60 lets you get creative, which is always a welcome feature.

The size benefits are obvious if you’re a big sweep kind of player. I am not, though I have tried many times to become one. It’s certainly nice to have the extra desk space even if you aren't that kind of player, however. 

The Pro 60 X makes extensive use of the Logitech G Hub software. This is important enough that I would suggest looking at an entirely different keyboard if you aren’t keen on using it. Taking advantage of G-Shift requires spending a good amount of time setting it up, and it’s also where you’ll set up any custom lighting you might be interested in.

The software is broken into three tabs for lighting, key assignments, and personalizing what keys are active or disabled in Game Mode. The Lighting tab offers you nine customizable preset effects and animations, including a screen sampler and audio visualizer. You can also create your own static lighting scheme or even full-fledged animations, which is pretty neat and surprisingly accessible. 

You’ll spend the most time with the Assignments tab. This screen displays your current layout and gives you access to three different layers for your Base keyset, what’s active when you hold Fn, and what’s active when you press and hold your G-Shift key. There’s also a preset button for enabling or disabling G-Shift entirely so you don’t hit it by accident.

Assigning keys and functions is easy to wrap your head around, but it takes too many clicks and gets tedious fast. To assign a key, you first click on it. From there, you click again to choose what you would like to do with that key. From there, you’re taken to another menu, where you click again, and again, and again, and again. It takes a total of seven clicks and four menus to remap a single key — that has to be a record.

It seems to be a case of over-optimizing to the point where it's actually creating extra steps. Rather than display mapping options in a menu to the left, like has been the case in the past, this version of G Hub nests menus and options inside of each other. It looks clean and is hard to mess up, but it’s like a Russian nesting doll of tedium.

Once you have your key selected, you can add up to four additional commands to that key tied to press, release, and hold inputs, and Alt, Shift, and Ctrl modifiers by following the same process. Using this system, you could tie all of your media controls to a single key — as pictured above — or several in-game commands or productivity macros. It’s certainly powerful.

Unfortunately, the software does seem to have some bugs. Print Screen isn’t a selectable option for remapping at all, and if you try to add it manually through a macro it simply... doesn’t work. I also had an issue where G-Shift got locked on, and I had to restart the software to fix it.

When you’ve made all of your changes, these can be saved to the keyboard’s three onboard memory profiles to travel to different computers. You won’t need the software at all then and can swap between them on the fly with built-in shortcut keys for each profile.

Bottom Line

The Logitech G Pro X 60 is a solidly-built mini keyboard that feels good to use and offers gamers plenty of options to make the keyboard, and their gaming experience, their own. The freedom afforded by G-Shift lowers the barrier to entry enough that it could actually help gamers close the compactness gap and use this as their do-it-all keyboard. The depth of the programming options per key is rich enough that even existing 60-percent users may be tempted to give it a try.

Maybe. If you don’t have a Logitech mouse to map G-Shift to, or don’t need multiple actions tied to single keys, the Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless offers great programmability with fewer steps, 8,000 Hz polling, and mechanical speed switches that are noticeably faster than that Pro 60 X’s optical linears. It’s also the same price — or cheaper if you can catch it on sale. Wrapping your head around Logitech’s G Hub software is easier, however, so it still wins points for accessibility — which this form factor desperately needs. 

The Logitech G Pro X 60 has been a long time coming, and it’s a pretty good showing now that it's finally here. It has its foibles, but its accessibility, reliability, and performance make it a compelling alternative to what’s currently on the market, especially if you’re already in the Logitech ecosystem. Like all mini keyboards, the Pro X 60 takes time to set up properly — but if you do, you might just find that this miniature layout is surprisingly efficient.

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Logitech was once one of the only webcam games in town, but that has changed a lot in recent years — thanks, pandemic! The Logitech Brio 4K was one of the first 4K webcams on the market, and it was pretty impressive when it came out... in 2017. 

But it's 2024, and the competition for best webcam — especially best 4K webcam — is pretty fierce. 

The Logitech MX Brio is an update to the Brio 4K — it's got the same resolution as its predecessor (4K/30fps, 1080p/60fps), but it features a bigger, upgraded sensor and improved AI face-based image enhancement for (according to Logitech) an image that's twice as detailed, compared to the Brio 4K. The new MX Brio also features a sturdier, more professional-looking aluminum chassis, a large glass lens with an integrated privacy shutter, built-in dual beamforming mics, and is certified for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Chromebooks, Google Meet, and Streamlabs. It's available now for $199.99, and it comes in three colors (pale gray, graphite, and black).

Design of the MX Brio

The MX Brio is a pretty standard-looking webcam. Unlike Logitech's Brio 500 and Brio 300, however, the MX Brio doesn't come in fun colors and isn't made of post-consumer recycled plastic — instead, it's housed in a sleek, professional-looking aluminum chassis and comes in the exciting colors of pale gray (silver), graphite (dark gray), and black. So basically, several shades of gray.

The Brio features a large, 1.58-inch lens on the front, which has a movable ring around it that twists to open and close the webcam's integrated privacy shutter. This is very similar to the privacy shutter on the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra, and I'm a big fan — all webcams should have privacy shutters like this! The MX Brio's privacy shutter rotates easily and smoothly and doesn't jostle the webcam on its perch. Unlike the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra, however, the MX Brio does not come with a lens cover — not a necessity, but it would be nice to have a way to keep dust off of this large glass lens (and also for protection during travel).

The MX Brio is on the smaller side compared to other 4K webcams, measuring 3.84 inches (98 mm) wide by 1.73 inches (44 mm) tall by 1.42 inches (36 mm) deep. It's a little larger than its predecessor, the Logitech Brio 4K, but not by much. It won't take up too much space on your monitor, nor does it need a lot of back clearance. It is quite a bit heavier than the Brio 4K, however — the MX Brio weighs 4.83 ounces (137 g) without the monitor mounting clamp attached, while the Brio 4K  weighs less than half that at 2.22 ounces (63 g). If you're looking for a tiny, lightweight 4K webcam, your best bet is probably the Insta360 Link, which measures just 3.71 x 1.61 x 1.77 inches (69 x 41 x 45 mm) and weighs 3.73 ounces (106 g).

The MX Brio comes with a monitor mounting clamp, which attaches magnetically to the bottom of the webcam. The monitor mounting clamp measures 1.5 inches (38mm) wide by 1.78 inches (45 mm) deep, and is 0.79 inches (20 mm) high when folded. With the mount attached, the webcam is 2.44 inches (62mm) high and 2.04 inches (52 mm) deep, and weighs 6.21 ounces (176 g). The clamp is a pretty standard monitor mounting clamp and is very similar to the one that comes with the Brio 500, with a lip that catches the front of your monitor and an adjustable foot that sits against the back of your monitor to stabilize the camera. The foot has a microsuction adhesive pad that helps it stick tight to your monitor. I don't love adhesives, but this webcam is on the heavier side, so this will help keep it stable (especially on thin laptop screens).

Once attached to your monitor, the mounting clamp allows you to tilt the camera back about 5 degrees and forward over 90 degrees. The magnetic attachment point is round, so the webcam also rotates easily on the mount. If you'd rather not use the included monitor mount, the webcam also has a standard tripod mounting point (1/4-inch thread) on the bottom.

The MX Brio comes with a thick, stiff 5-foot (4.75 feet of cable — the connectors are pretty long) USB-C to USB-C cable and requires a USB-C port that supports the USB 3.0 standard. If you don't have a USB-C port, you can use a USB-C to USB-A cable (or an adapter), so long as you plug it into a USB 3.0 port.

Specs

Well-lit Performance

The MX Brio is a 4K webcam with an 8.5MP Sony Starvis sensor with an autofocus lens, 4x digital zoom, and a 90-degree field of view. It features Logitech's RightLight 5 image-enhancement technology, which I'll assume is some slightly more advanced version of RightLight 4 (found in the Logitech Brio 500). Logitech says the MX Brio offers 2x finer image detail and face visibility compared to the Brio 4K, as well as "AI face-based image enhancement" for even more detail on faces. 

I take all my webcam test photos in my home office, which has almost no natural light (I actually took these photos at night). For my well-lit scenario, I have a ring light, a key light, and four monitors (three 27-inch, one 34-inch) in front of me, an arching floor lamp overhead, and two desk lamps behind me. The ring light is set to 35% brightness at 3600K and the key light is set to 15% brightness at 4100K. My three 27-inch monitors are set to display white screens, while my main 34-inch monitor has the Windows 11 Camera app open on one half of the screen and the default Google homepage open on the other half of the screen. This scenario is very bright (most older webcams tend to read it as overexposed), and has a lot more light shining at me than most users will have — it's more of a streaming setup.

The MX Brio performed very well in this scenario, producing a bright, evenly-lit image with a decent amount of detail — though not quite as much detail as I expected to see from a modern 4K webcam. It did a very good job with both auto-exposure and auto-white balancing; the image looks very balanced (maybe a little too balanced) and colors appear accurate. The image does look slightly undersaturated (or maybe I just need more sun), but these pictures were taken using the webcam's default, out-of-the-box settings — you can manually adjust settings, including saturation, contrast, and vibrance, with Logitech's Logi Options+ and/or G Hub software. 

The MX Brio does seem to fall right into place with the rest of Logitech's webcam lineup: Its auto-exposure and color balancing profile is similar to that of the 1080p Logitech Brio 500, but the MX Brio's image is more detailed and has slightly better color balancing (likewise, the Brio 500's images look like an upgraded version of the Brio 300's images). All of Logitech's webcams do a very good job with balancing exposure and lighting, and the MX Brio is no different — the images are bright and evenly-lit, with plenty of detail in both the foreground and background. This is great for a professional/office setup, but it isn't as interesting or cinematic as the shots you'll get from something like the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra.

According to Logitech, the MX Brio brings twice the detail of the Brio 4K, thanks to the combination of its larger, improved sensor and AI image enhancement. This does seem to be accurate — you can definitely see a lot more detail in the MX Brio's image, especially in my face (the background seems to have about the same level of sharpness and detail). But the MX Brio's image still wasn't quite as detailed as images I'm used to seeing from other 4K webcams, such as the Insta360 Link. This seems to be partly because of the lighting boost and AI image adjustment. The MX Brio, like the other Logitech Brio webcams, tends to over-adjust the lighting for a very evenly-lit image, which sounds like a good thing but ends up making everything look a little flat. The AI image enhancement involves noise reduction, and this seems to be part of what's smoothing over finer lines — i.e., details. I did see some of that (offensively) high-resolution detail as I moved around in front of the MX Brio, but it was fleeting as the webcam went in and out of autofocus. 

The autofocus on this webcam was decent — fairly quick and accurate, even if it wasn't giving me extreme detail consistently (frankly, I don't really want extreme detail from a webcam in the first place). While it's not the best webcam for certain types of advanced content creators, the MX Brio is a pretty good option for most non-content-creation situations. The bright, even lighting is especially good for professional use because it just looks better. The important thing to note here is that the MX Brio (and all of Logitech's Brio webcams, to be honest) does a good job of balancing light and making you look professional and well-lit in more typical lighting scenarios. If you're not planning on setting up studio lighting for your webcam, and most people probably aren't, the MX Brio will give you a solid, well-lit image in your home office, straight out of the box.

Low-Light Performance

To test how well a webcam performs in a low-light scenario, I turn off all of my lights and my three 27-inch monitors, leaving my 34-inch monitor as my only light source.

The MX Brio's low-light performance was about average. It did a decent job of lighting me, and the color balancing is good, if not perfect — though I probably didn't help by wearing a blue shirt. But the background isn't lit or color-balanced well at all, unlike in the Brio 4K and Brio 500 images. The Brio 4K and Brio 500 low-light photos obviously have their own issues, but they do a pretty good job of trying to evenly light the scene, while the MX Brio doesn't really do much for anything except the subject. When it comes to details, the MX Brio outperforms its predecessor, but it's not one of the best low-light performances we've seen.

Overexposed Performance

The last lighting scenario I use to test webcams is an overexposed lighting scenario — I turn off all of the lights in front of me, including three of my four monitors, and leave the lights above and behind me turned on. This isn't the most extreme overexposed lighting scenario but it's a pretty common one, because most people don't position their computers in front of a bright light source (like a window).

The MX Brio's performance was a little underwhelming in this scenario, especially with Logitech's RightLight 5 allegedly working to boost lighting in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. While the webcam did fine with keeping the background lighting balanced, it didn't do the best job of lighting me. But maybe this is a good thing (or, at least, not the worst thing) because the image does retain a little more detail in my face than seen in the Brio 4K and Brio 500 photos — because there's less artificial light-boosting. But most people would probably prefer a brighter-lit subject, even if it meant sacrificing some detail.

The MX Brio does have HDR, which is turned on by default. HDR didn't make much of a difference in well-lit images, but it made a big difference in overexposed images — with HDR turned off, the MX Brio was better able to light me, but at the expense of the background, which is so bright that it's blown out.

Features and Software of the MX Brio

The MX Brio can be configured using Logitech's Logi Options+ software (for its productivity line), Logitech's G Hub software (for its gaming line), or Logi Tune (for its enterprise line).

You can use both pieces of software to toggle auto-exposure, auto-white balance, and autofocus, as well as HDR, low-light exposure, and "Show Mode" (which we'll talk about in a moment). You can manually change the webcam's field of view (and zoom/crop your image), adjust exposure (shutter speed, ISO), adjust color settings (temperature, brightness, contrast, saturation, vibrance, sharpness), and adjust focus. Each section has some built-in presets and you can save additional custom presets in the software.

The MX Brio also features "Show Mode," which is a presentation-focused feature that lets you tilt the webcam down to display whatever is on your desk. It's not particularly revolutionary — Show Mode just flips the webcam's orientation when it's pointed downward, so that people can easily see what you're working on. It's not difficult to tilt the webcam down using the included monitor clamp mount, but it does require a modicum of force — enough to mess up the webcam's perfect positioning on top of your monitor. This isn't really the best way to show off your real-world desktop, as you can see from how fuzzy the text is when you zoom in enough to read it, but if you think you might use this function with any regularity, a better option would be a gimbal-mounted webcam like the Insta360 Link. 

The MX Brio has built-in dual beamforming noise-reducing mics for when you don't have a good gaming headset, let alone a standalone USB gaming microphone, nor do you have a pair of Apple AirPods and the built-in mic on your laptop is broken and so your only option is to yell at your webcam and hope people can hear you. Just kidding (sort of) — while built-in webcam mics are notoriously terrible, the MX Brio's mics are actually not bad. In my testing they did a good job of eliminating constant background noise (like my PC and its 17 fans) and my voice sounded crisp, clear, and relatively full. (Maybe about 75% full, which is significantly better than most webcam mics make me sound.) There was still some echo, but that's sort of understandable when you're sitting three feet away from a mic. The MX Brio's mics are still nowhere close to a dedicated one (like the Logitech Yeti Orb) or a great headset mic (like the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro), but people I talked to over video chat said I sounded better over the MX Brio's mic than I did over Apple AirPods — which isn't much, but is still something.

Bottom Line

The Logitech MX Brio does a good job of bringing Logitech's 4K webcam offering into 2024, and it's a solid update over the Brio 4K — it's got a solid, sturdy build with a fantastic built-in privacy shutter, an improved sensor with objectively better image quality, and very good built-in dual beamforming mics. Also, it's nice that Logitech made the MX Brio compatible with at least three of its many different companion apps. If there's anything I dislike more than overwrought peripheral software, it's having to download three of them from the same company. 

Anyway, the MX Brio does what I expected it to do, which is produce pretty balanced, evenly-lit, professional images, right out of the box, in higher resolution than the Brio 500. And that's great... but I'm not sure it's enough. After all, this is a $200 webcam. Sure, $200 is on the lower end of the price range for 4K webcams — most are $300+. Of course, the MX Brio also isn't really on par with most $300+ 4K webcams — it doesn't offer the extreme detail and image quality of the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra or the Insta360 Link or even the Elgato Facecam Pro. 

It's a solid option for someone who's mostly video chatting with coworkers and friends, and maybe casually streaming, but I wouldn't recommend it for content creators. And $200 for work meetings, friend chats, and the occasional Twitch run is pretty pricey. Also, despite its work- and collaboration-focused angle, the MX Brio isn't compatible with Windows Hello (the Brio 4K was). (There's also a business version of the MX Brio, the MX Brio 705 for Business; it's also not compatible with Windows Hello.) 

The MX Brio is a tough sell when there are several 1080p webcams (remember, most video chat and streaming services limit your output to 1080p anyway) that also offer great image quality, auto-exposure, and auto-white balancing out of the box, including Logitech's own Brio 500, which is currently $88.09 at Amazon.  

Peripherals giant Logitech has confirmed that the Red Sea crisis is significantly impacting its business. Attacks on Red Sea shipping have spurred Logitech to decide on a longer, safer, slower, and more costly shipping route, especially for products destined for the European market. According to Reuters, the computer keyboards, mice, speakers, and webcams brand will see an impact of 100 basis points on its profit margin due to the raised costs. Thus, Logitech became one of the first tech companies to announce that the Red Sea crisis is affecting its business.

To ensure shipments from the Far East to Europe pass safely, Logitech’s gear now needs about 30 more days to reach its destination. Avoiding the Red Sea / Suez Canal route impacts shippers in several ways. Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday that the new route “is taking us about 30 days longer.” Faber sees this rerouting, presumably around the horn of Africa, as impactful on company profits.

Of course, shipping companies will need to expend more time, fuel, personnel salaries, etc to re-route – but Logitech also notes the extra time means inventory impacts will be harder to avoid. According to the CEO, Logitech seems willing to use more air freight to solve bottleneck issues but won’t make a big shift towards air.

As mentioned above, the Red Sea crisis will mainly affect Asia / Europe trade. The Logitech CEO points out that therefore this slower and more expensive shipping method will primarily affect a region that accounts for about 30% of the firm’s business. A glass-half-full person might say that 70% of business remains unaffected… The situation is still far better than during the Covid pandemic shipping crisis, noted Faber.

Last December, we highlighted the possibility of PC and electronics shipments being impacted by the activity of the Yemen-based and Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Since that time, the frequency and intensity of Houthi missile and drone attacks seems to have scaled up.

Starting January 12, a military response has been coordinated by a handful of nations hoping to neutralize the Houthi attack launch facilities and equipment. The first wave of US and UK air operations has been followed up by several more US strikes, and the second US / UK joint military operation addressing eight rebel targets went ahead just yesterday (January 24). NDTV recently published a Red Sea crisis timeline, for reference.

Logitech’s MX Master series of wireless productivity mice have long been a favorite among the Tom’s Hardware staff and for good reason. The current-gen MX Master 3S is the best wireless mouse you can buy thanks to its great ergonomic design, plethora of customizable buttons, electromagnetic scroll wheel, side thumb wheel, and whopping 8,000 DPI sensor. 

The MX Anywhere has always been MX Master’s little sibling with a much more compact and portable form factor, a slightly lower price, and fewer features. Logitech’s new MX Anywhere 3S fits that bill using the same scroll wheel, silent buttons, 8,000 DPI sensor, and excellent Log Options+ software as the MX Master while tipping the scales at 46 grams (0.1 pounds) less and, at $79, costing about $20 less too.

Overall, the MX Anywhere 3S delivers a great productivity experience with accurate navigation on any surface and plenty of customization options. Users with larger hands might want to use it only for travel or stick with its larger sibling.

Design of the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S looks identical to its predecessor, the MX Anywhere 3, and comes in the same three fashionable colors: Graphite (black), Pale Gray (off white) and Rose (pink). At 65 x 34.4 x 100.5 mm, the Anywhere 3S looks like “baby’s first mouse” when placed next to the MX Master 3S’ 124.9 mm x 84.3 x 51 mm frame. It’s also just 95 grams (0.2 pounds) versus 145 grams for the Master 3S.

With its smaller dimensions, the Anywhere 3S is a good choice for people with smaller hands but, as someone with fairly large digits, I found gripping it less comfortable because I had to close my fingers so tightly. However, I got used to it after several hours. No matter what size your hands are, there’s no question that the Anywhere is a much more portable choice and one that’s more likely to fit into tight spaces such as an airline tray table.

The MX Anywhere definitely looks more stylish and less unique than its big brother. It has a more traditional shape, with rounded edges that have comfy rubberized grips on them. The top surface of the mouse has standard left / right click buttons, along with the scroll wheel and a shift wheel mode button that changes the scroll wheel from smooth to ratcheted feels. 

The left and right buttons have a nearly-silent click, but still offer plenty of tactile feedback. With these buttons (and the same ones on the MX Master 3S), I get less finger fatigue than I do with the noisy switches on most mice and yet they feel great. Even better, anyone I’m on a call with won’t hear my clicks and know that I’m surfing the web in another window.

The left side has two side buttons which, by default, are forward and back in your browser and undo / redo in some other apps. I found the oblong shape of the side buttons easier to feel and click than those on the MX Master 3S. However, I sorely missed the horizontal scroll wheel that the MX Master 3S has, because I use that for zooming in and out on web pages and I really need it.

The bottom has a wireless profile button that allows you to toggle among three different devices you have paired your mouse with. You can also switch profiles using the Logitech’s Logi Flow feature (more on that later), but I wish the button was on the top of the mouse or that you could assign one of the other buttons to this function.

MagSpeed Wheel and SmartShift

Like other Logitech MX mice, the MX Anywhere 3S has a MagSpeed scroll wheel that uses magnets that allow it to toggle between Freespin and Ratchet modes. You can initiate this change by hitting the Shift wheel mode button or using the SmartShift feature which changes modes based on how fast you are spinning the wheel.

You can also configure the amount of force you need to move the wheel when it is in Ratcher mode. By using the Scrolling force slider in Logi Options +, I made the Ratchet really stiff by going up to 100 percent, but found that the default of 50 percent was most comfortable.

I found the Shift button unnecessary as the SmartShift feature offers the perfect scenario. When I was scrolling fast down a web page to get to the content I wanted, the software engaged Freespin mode and then, when I slowed down to go line-by-line, it went into Ratchet mode just like I like it. In either mode, the wheel feels great, but I prefer Ratchet for most use cases.

Productivity Performance and Sensor

Whether I was editing documents, surfing the web, or doing photo editing, the MX Anywhere 3S provided extremely smooth and accurate pointer control. The sensor worked really well, even when I tried using it on a variety of weird surfaces, including my pants, a strip of clear plastic, and holding it against a glass window. 

With the Logi Options + software, you can configure the DPI to go all the way up to 8,000. For me, this is overkill but you may feel differently. I use four, 4K monitors so I’m exactly the kind of person who might benefit from being able to move the pointer very quickly, but in my experience, the right DPI for me is just 1,850. When I tried running at 8,000 DPI or even 5,000 DPI, the pointer was blindingly fast – too fast for precision work like cropping an image or highlighting text.

Battery Life

Logitech rates the MX Anywhere 3S for up to 70 days of battery life on a full charge and, though I haven’t been using it nearly that long, I believe it. After a couple of full days of use, the mouse was still at 95 percent charge.

The mouse charges via USB-C with the port on its front surface. Though you can’t establish wired connection, I found that you can use the mouse while it is charging.

Connectivity and Logi Flow

The Logitech MX Anymore 3S can connect to up to three different computers via either Bluetooth or a Logi Bolt dongle (it comes with one in the box). I found connecting easy enough through the Windows control panel via Bluetooth. 

However, pairing via the Logi Options + software and a Logi Bolt dongle (not the one it came with) was a hassle because the application makes you click a variety of mouse buttons to “verify” the mouse for security reasons. I don’t know how this helps security but it is a pain in the butt.

Using Logi Flow, I was able to configure the mouse to automatically toggle between connecting to my desktop and laptop when I moved the pointer off of the right side of my PC’s desktop or the left side of the laptop’s desktop. This effectively gave me one big desktop which is nice when you have to use a couple of different devices.

Logi Flow also has a shared clipboard feature so if you copy data to the clipboard on one machine, you can paste it on the other. This worked nicely for me as I transferred a block of text between them. If you have a Flow compatible keyboard, which would be either one of Logitech’s MX Mechanical or MX Keys keyboards, the keyboard itself will also change connections when you move the mouse pointer.

However, Logi Options + is only for Windows or macOS. If you’re using your mouse with a Linux computer such as a Raspberry Pi, you’ll need to switch connections using the bottom button.

Logi Options +  Software and Smart Actions

We complain a lot about peripheral software, but Logitech’s Logi Options + is the rare mouse / keyboard app that adds real value to your experience. Using Logi Options + , I was able to tweak a variety of settings for the MX Anywhere 3S, including its DPI, Scroll Force and SpeedShift Sensitivity. 

Most importantly, I was able to configure each of the buttons to have a different function depending on what app they were used in. So, for example, I configured the side buttons to go to the next or previous sheet when I was in Excel.

A new feature called Smart Actions allows you to create an macro filled with actions based on a button click within an app. I assign clicking on the scroll wheel in Excel to pasting in the text “Hello” into a cell. However, I could have just as easily programmed the action to launch an application, enter a series of keystrokes, turn the volume up or do all of these actions in tandem.

I can imagine using Smart Actions to automate particularly onerous data entry tasks or do something that normally requires a lot of mouse movements or keystrokes at once.

Bottom Line

The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S has a lot going for it, from its comfy buttons to its fantastic sensor and magnetic scroll wheel. However, its best feature might be the Logi Options + software that allows you to customize its behavior based upon the application.

As its name implies, the Anywhere 3S is small enough to go anywhere and to work on any surface. And, if you’ve got small hands, it’s a good everyday mouse to keep on your desk. However, if you’ve got larger hands, the MX Master 3S is a superior choice, offering more functionality and a better grip. If you do a lot of traveling, you might opt to get one of each mouse and just use the Anywhere 3S for mousing on the go.

Like its sibling, the MX Anywhere 3S is a truly first-class productivity device and well-worth its somewhat premium price.

Now that the pandemic is (sort of) over, and every webcam on our list of best webcams isn’t in short supply, Logitech has been revamping its line of regular consumer webcams. It started with the 1080p Logitech Brio 500 in September, and released the Logitech Brio 300 — also 1080p — earlier this year. 

The Brio 300 is a smaller, lighter, more budget-friendly version of the Brio 500. It records video in 1080p and 720p at 30 frames per second and has a fixed-focus 2MP lens with 1x digital zoom and a 70 degree field of view. It has an integrated privacy shutter, a built-in monitor mount, and a non-detachable USB-C cable (like the Brio 500, it doesn’t come with a USB-C to USB-A converter). 

It’s available in pink, black, and white, and it retails for $69.99 (currently on sale for $59.99), which might be pretty tempting if you’re looking for a sub-$100 1080p webcam. But you can also find the 1080p Logitech C920s, which has a better lens and a more flexible stand, for around the same price these days.

Design of the Brio 300

The Brio 300 is an interesting-looking webcam: it has a cone-shaped body with a large, circular faceplate at the front that tapers into a point in the back. The webcam’s small lens is surrounded by a wide faceplate with Logitech’s logo printed on the left side and an LED activity light on the right side. Below the camera is a single noise-reducing microphone.

I don’t love the way the Brio 300 looks, but at least it’s relatively small and unobtrusive, especially on a laptop. Logitech lists its measurements as 2.58 inches (65.63mm) tall, 2.09 inches (53.1mm) wide, and 1.78 inches (45mm) deep. While it is 2.58 inches (65.63mm) tall, this measurement includes the built-in mount — if you place it on your monitor it will rise approximately 2.21 inches (56mm) above the screen. The webcam weighs around 2.63 ounces (74.6g), including the built-in mount and cable.

Like the Brio 500, the Brio 300 is made with part post-consumer recycled material (48% - 62%, depending on color), and its matte, speckled plastic finish reflects that. It comes in three colors — graphite (black), rose (pink), and off-white. It has a built-in physical privacy cover, which is a little circle that flips up to reveal the lens. The shutter is pretty well-integrated when closed, but the top part of the circle does extend past the webcam’s faceplate when it’s open. This doesn’t seem like too much of an issue — it could snap off if it was tossed into a bag and jostled around, but it feels fairly sturdy so it would probably take a decent amount of pressure for that to happen. (Also, who’s tossing webcams — with the shutter open — into a bag? Not most people, I suspect.)

All of the Brio 300’s accessories — mount and cable — are permanently attached to the webcam, so there’s nothing else in the box. The webcam has an attached, five-foot USB-C cable (and no USB-C to USB-A converter, so plan accordingly), as well as an attached clamp-style monitor mount.

The mount is lined with rubberized, non-stick material for stability, and features an adjustable foot to “clamp” (sort of) onto your monitor or laptop screen. The foot is adjustable enough to fit even a very slim laptop, and in my testing I found the Brio 300 to be relatively stable — though I credit this more to the small size and lightweight of the webcam, rather than the integrity of the mount.

The webcam does not swivel on the stand, which is unfortunate as it means that it can only sit perpendicular to your monitor. It does tilt — approximately 25 degrees backward and 40 degrees forward. If you don’t want to put the webcam on your monitor/laptop screen, you’ll have to balance it on a flat surface or something, because it does not have a threaded tripod attachment.

Specs

Well-lit Performance of the Brio 300

The Brio 300 is a 1080p full HD webcam with a 2-megapixel image sensor with a fixed-focus lens, 1x digital zoom, and a 70-degree field of view. It does feature Logitech’s RightLight 2 technology, which helps boost lighting in low-light conditions but isn’t the same as RightLight 4 (in the Brio 500), which uses face-tracking and other factors to ensure the subject is well-lit.

I take all my webcam test photos in my home office, which has almost no natural light. For my well-lit scenario, I have a ring light, a key light, and four monitors (three 27-inch, one 34-inch) in front of me, as well as some ambient lighting from my desk, desktop, and various plugged-in peripherals. There’s an arching floor lamp and a desk lamp behind me. The ring light is set to 35% brightness at 3600K, and the key light is set to 15% brightness at 4100K. This lighting scenario is actually very bright, and many older webcams tend to read it as overexposed. For consistency, I take all photos using Windows 11’s built-in camera app.

The Brio 300’s performance was solidly average in this lighting scenario. It produced an image that was bright and evenly-lit, but, upon closer examination, seemed unnecessarily over-processed. While there’s a decent amount of detail in the photo (especially in the background), all of the edges are very soft. The Brio 300 has a fixed-focus lens — unlike the Logitech C920s, Brio 4K, and Brio 500, which all have autofocus lenses — but this seems like less of a focus issue and more of an overall processing issue. There’s also a lot of graininess in the photo, considering this is a very bright lighting scenario — no gain boost should be needed with this much light.

The Brio 300 did a pretty good job with white balancing (though perhaps it was aided a bit by my choice of a bright white sweatshirt), and the picture looked pretty true-to-life with the webcam’s out-of-the-box settings. I changed my shirt and toyed around with the picture adjustment settings in Logitech’s Logi Tune software, but I couldn’t come up with anything that looked much better than what the Brio 300 gave me with its auto-exposure and auto-color balancing.

Low-Light Performance of the Brio 300

To test the Brio 300’s low-light performance, I turned off all of my lights, including three of my four monitors, leaving just one monitor as my sole light source. I took the first photo with the Windows 11 camera app taking up approximately half of my screen, and my desktop wallpaper taking up the other half. 

The Brio 300 did not perform very well in this scenario — not that I expected it to, as this is a tricky scenario for even the best webcams to navigate. But I’d say this is lower than my expectations, given that this is still a 1080p webcam released in 2023. The picture is extremely noisy and the lack of sharpness is even more apparent, and the white balance is pretty off. This is still better than what I’d expect from a standard built-in webcam in a laptop, but not so much better that it’d be worth the extra hassle and expense.

The low-light scenario is one in which very small changes in lighting can have a pretty drastic effect, so I opened up a browser window on half of my screen and navigated to a mostly-white page (the Google search page) to see if I could get the Brio 300 to color balance properly. This did have a pretty big effect, and the color balancing here actually looks pretty good — even if it did come at the expense of exposure (again, probably due in part to my white sweatshirt). This is a much better picture, though the image is still pretty noisy in all areas despite being much darker.

Overexposed Performance of the Brio 300

To test the Brio 300’s performance in an overexposed setting, I turned off all of the lights in front of me as well as three of my four monitors. While this isn’t the most extreme overexposed lighting scenario, it’s a fairly common one — most people do not have bright lights or windows behind their computers, so this type of lighting scenario is often seen in both casual and professional video calls. 

This was, unfortunately, the Brio 300’s worst lighting scenario. It’s basically as noisy as the low-light photo, and it’s especially noisy in the foreground where the webcam attempted to boost the lighting. This is kind of the opposite of ideal, since the subject should be the focus of the picture, yet the background looks better than I do. While it’s not totally unusable, 

I definitely expected a better showing from a 2023 Logitech webcam — part of Logitech’s RightLight technology is supposed to be about spot-lighting and focusing on the subject, after all. Before you jump to the Brio 300’s defense, consider the level of noise in photo I took with the built-in webcam on my IBM ThinkPad on April 21, 2004:

Microphone on the Brio 300

The Brio 300 has a built-in noise-reducing microphone with a range of up to four feet. No webcam’s built-in mic is particularly impressive, but the Brio 300’s mic isn’t terrible — it’s pretty sensitive to sound and it picked up my voice clearly, even from a few feet away. My voice did sound a little hollow and echo-y, however. 

I’m not sure what kind of noise-reducing tech Logitech thinks it’s put in this mic, because it did not seem to be able to reduce any outside noise at all — not from my PC fans, not from my dog barking, not from my husband talking in the other room. Even left-clicking the button on my mouse came through loud and clear. Let’s just say it’s a highly-sensitive mic, but it will work if you need to take an emergency video call in a very quiet room and your laptop’s built-in mic is broken.

Features and Software of the Brio 300

The Brio 300 is largely designed to be an easy, plug-and-play device — and for the most part, it is. It is supported by Logitech’s Logi Tune software, which has a couple of settings that can be toggled on or off, as well as a handful of image adjustment sliders for fine-tuning the picture.

In Logi Tune, you can toggle the Brio 300’s auto-exposure, auto-white balance, and low light compensation settings. Turning off auto-exposure gives you an adjustable exposure slider as well as an adjustable gain slider, and turning off auto-white balance gives you a color temperature slider. Turning on low light compensation won’t affect how the static picture looks, as it’s a feature that dynamically varies the frame rate to compensate for low lighting conditions. 

In addition to the exposure and color balance adjustments, Logi Tune also has adjustable sliders for brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness. I played around with the sliders for a bit, but for the most part the webcam’s default settings looked best. Logi Tune also has a “filters” tab with six preset filters, none of which are particularly inspiring. The filters are just image presets, so if you apply a filter and go back to the adjustments tab, you’ll see that filter’s presets (e.g. the black-and-white “mono b” filter is just the saturation slider dialed to 0).There’s no way to save your own custom image adjustments as a filter, however, which is too bad.

Bottom Line

The Logitech Brio 300 does some things well — its best settings seem to be its default settings, so it’s a decent plug-and-play device, so long as you have a USB-C port handy. It produces a pretty good picture in brightly-lit settings, managing auto-exposure and auto-color balance better than expected. It’s also smaller and lighter than many webcams (though oddly-shaped), and it has an easy-to-use built-in physical privacy shutter. 

But even in perfect lighting conditions, images look a little noisy and fuzzy around the edges, and image quality quickly degrades as lighting conditions become less-than-ideal. Don’t get me wrong — the picture isn’t objectively bad, but it’s not so much better than, say, the standard built-in webcam on a laptop that I’d recommend purchasing a separate device. Plus, the Brio 300’s built-in monitor mount doesn’t swivel or have a tripod attachment, and the built-in cable is USB-C and doesn’t come with a USB-C to USB-A converter. 

The Brio 300 could work for very specific situations, but Logitech’s older C920s has a better lens (and the C930e has an even better lens) and a detachable mount with a tripod attachment, and can be found for the same price or less. The Microsoft Modern Webcam is another budget-priced 1080p webcam that has a better handle on low-light and overexposed lighting scenarios. There’s just no compelling reason to choose this webcam over any of its competitors or over the one that’s built into a laptop.w

If you’re looking for the best wireless productivity mouse, Logitech’s Pop Mouse probably isn’t it. But that’s okay, because it’s not trying to be. 

The Logitech Pop Mouse is a small, wireless, pebble-shaped mouse with five buttons (including the profiles switch button on the bottom), two of which are programmable. It runs on a single AA battery and gets up to two years of battery life, and can connect to up to three systems — using either Bluetooth or the Logi Bolt receiver (sold separately/included with other Logitech peripherals) and can seamlessly move between them with Logitech Flow. It’s not the most feature-rich productivity mouse, but it’s also just $39.99 and it comes in five bright color combinations.

Design and Comfort of the Pop Mouse

The Logitech Pop Mouse is definitely eye-catching with its pebble-shaped form factor and bright, non-traditional colorways. It’s currently available in five color combinations: “Heartbreaker” (pink/red), “Blast” (yellow/black), “Daydream” (lavender/mint green/yellow accents), “Mist” (sand/gray), and “Cosmos” (lavender/dark purple). The Mist and Cosmos colorways debuted earlier this year, and our review unit came in Cosmos.

The Pop Mouse is small and relatively lightweight, weighing 2.89 ounces (82g) with one AA battery installed. It measures 4.13 inches (104.8mm) long by 2.34 inches (59.4mm) wide, and is 1.39 inches (35.2mm) thick at its thickest point. The Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse has a similar footprint (4.22 x 2.37 inches / 107.2 x 60.3mm), but is slimmer at just 1.01 inches (25.8mm) thick. The Razer Pro Click Mini is slightly shorter (3.94 inches / 100.2mm), but has a similar width (2.46 inches / 62.7mm) and thickness (1.34 inches / 34.2mm).

And Logitech’s own G705 gaming mouse from its gender-inclusive Aurora collection is close in size (4.17 x 2.68 x 1.55 inches / 105.8 x 68.1 x 39.4mm), but features a contoured, right-handed shape, while the Pop Mouse is symmetrical and truly ambidextrous.

The Pop Mouse has an oval, pebble-shaped design that looks very similar to the Logitech Pebble M350 — especially from the top. But while the Pebble M350 is slim and flat, the Pop Mouse is thicker, with a more pronounced hump at the back that slopes down toward the front. This doesn’t do a ton for making the Pop Mouse more ergonomic than the Pebble M350, as it’s still pretty flat

The Pop Mouse has a two-piece plastic chassis, which is held together magnetically. The top part pops off easily (but not so easily that you’ll need to worry about it coming apart in your bag) to reveal the mouse’s battery compartment, which holds a single AA battery (included).

The mouse has four buttons on top: left click, right click, a clickable scroll wheel, and an “emoji” button under the scroll wheel. Only two of the mouse’s buttons are programmable — the middle click (scroll wheel click) and the “emoji” button, but the left and right buttons can be swapped for left-handed users.

On the bottom of the mouse, there’s a power switch and a device-switching button that lets you jump between connected devices (the mouse can be connected to up to three devices at once). There are also two curved plastic feet to help the mouse glide over surfaces; they aren’t particularly impressive, but the mouse is small and light enough that I didn’t have any trouble with glide. 

Specs

Performance of the Pop Mouse

The Pop Mouse has Logitech’s High Precision Optical Tracking sensor, which has a maximum sensitivity of 4,000 DPI. The mouse’s sensitivity can be adjusted in Logitech’s Logi Options+ software under “pointer speed,” but it shows the sensitivity as a percentage — from 0% to 100%, in increments of 1%, so presumably each percentage point is 40 DPI. 

The Pop Mouse is equipped with “SilentTouch” switches, which Logitech says are over 90% quieter than the switches in the Logitech M170 mouse. I’ve never really had anyone complain about the loudness of my mouse clicks, but the Pop Mouse is shockingly quiet — it’s basically silent. Clicks are responsive but the switches are so soft-feeling that you might have trouble determining whether you’ve actually pressed the button. 

The mouse’s scroll wheel is also extremely quiet (though its click is slightly louder than the main mouse buttons). The emoji button under the scroll wheel has the loudest click of all, and its recessed position makes it a little tricky to reach (especially since the mouse is so small to begin with. It’s not too far out of the way, but it’s not a button I’d want to press often.

Features and Software of the Pop Mouse

The Pop Mouse works with Logitech’s Logi Options+ software, which is Logitech’s peripheral software for its productivity line. You can use Logi Options+ to reprogram the mouse’s two programmable buttons, set up Logi Flow, and adjust a handful of settings.

There’s not a ton to customize on this mouse. By default, the “emoji” button under the scroll wheel brings up an emoji menu — so you can easily insert emojis in your chats without having to switch over to your phone. (This feature makes more sense in conjunction with the Pop Keys keyboard, which has a special row of emoji keys.) You can change the function of both this button and the scroll wheel click, but you’re limited to Logitech’s preset action menu. It’s a reasonably extensive menu, with media functions, Windows shortcuts, and some other productivity actions, but it doesn’t have basic keyboard functions or the ability to program custom macros. You can also change the mouse’s scroll wheel direction and turn on “smooth scrolling,” which causes the scroll to speed up when you flick the wheel. 

You’ll also need Logi Options+ to set up Logitech Flow, which is a unique Logitech productivity feature that lets you move your mouse across up to three different devices without having to manually switch systems. To set up Logitech Flow, all you need to do is pair the mouse to two or three different systems and download Logi Options+ on each system. Once it’s set up, you can arrange your systems by location in the Logi Options+ software and drag your mouse to the side of the screen closest to the next system — and it will pop over to the next system. It does take a moment, but it’s pretty seamles. You can even copy and paste text, images, and files from one system to another (though the time it takes to do this may vary depending on what you’re copying and pasting).

Wireless Experience and Battery Life

The Pop Mouse has Bluetooth 5.1 and can connect to up to three devices simultaneously. On the bottom of the mouse there’s an “Easy-Switch” button that lets you switch between paired devices. The mouse also works with Logitech’s Logi Flow technology, which lets you move the mouse between three connected devices without needing to manually switch profiles. You can even share some information (such as copy/pasted text) across devices. 

The Pop Mouse can also connect to your PC over 2.4GHz wireless, using a Logitech Logi Bolt USB receiver. The mouse doesn’t come with its own Logi Bolt receiver, however — the Pop Keys keyboard comes with one, or you can purchase one separatelyfor $14.99. One Logi Bolt USB receiver can pair up to six compatible Logitech devices simultaneously, so you should only need one. 

As for battery life, the Pop Mouse runs on one AA battery, which is included in the box. Battery life varies depending on use, but Logitech estimates users can get up to two years — I’ve used the mouse for about two weeks (though not constantly), and the battery life currently sits at about 95%. The mouse has an auto-sleep feature (not configurable), as well as a power switch on the bottom for when you want to ensure your battery doesn’t run down.

Bottom Line

The Logitech Pop Mouse is a small, portable wireless pointer that comes in a few fun color combinations and has extremely quiet clicks. It gets great battery life (and the AA battery doesn’t add too much weight), and it works with Logitech’s Flow feature, so it’s excellent for anyone who wants to be able to control more than one system without having to manually switch over.

But it’s probably not the best everyday productivity mouse, as it doesn’t have any thumb buttons for navigating browsers, and it only has two programmable buttons, including the scroll wheel click. It’s certainly no Logitech MX Master 3S, but it’s not trying to be. It’s a great mouse for those who want to stay productive on the road, but if you’re not traveling with it, I’d recommend something with a couple more buttons.

The Logitech G502 X Plus is the successor to the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, which launched over three years ago (May 2019). The G502 X Plus, for the most part, retains the shape of its predecessor — a long, ergonomically contoured body with a U-shaped thumb rest — but it sports a moderate redesign and is less aggressive and angular than earlier G502 mice. 

It also has Logitech’s latest Hero 25K sensor and the brand’s new “Lightforce” hybrid optical-mechanical switches, as well as an extremely mesmerizing eight-zone RGB light strip that, frankly, might be worth the price tag all on its own (just kidding... sort of). 

At $159.99, the G502 X Plus is absolutely very expensive — though, if you check out our list of best gaming mice, you’ll see it is priced similarly to other brands’ top-of-the-line flagship mice. If you’re not wowed by the G502 X Plus’ lighting, you can save $20 with the G502 X Lightspeed ($139.99), and if you don’t mind being tethered there’s also the wired G502 X ($79.99).

Specs

Design and Comfort of the G502 X Plus

The Logitech G502 X Plus is a right-handed wireless gaming mouse with 13 programmable controls, a dual-mode scroll wheel, and surprisingly attractive RGB lighting with eight LED zones.

It has a matte-black body with glossy accents and grippy, rubberized material along both sides. A bright, attractive RGB light strip flows over the palm rest. I don’t usually pay too much attention to RGB lighting in mice, but the lighting in the G502 X Plus is gorgeous. The mouse ships with a flowy pink-and-blue preset called “Pulsar Point,” and you can use Logitech’s G Hub software to adjust brightness, set colors, and create custom animations and patterns.

If you aren’t as enthralled with the G502 X Plus’ lighting as I am, you can save $20 by picking up the G502 X Lightspeed (which is the same as the Plus, minus the RGB).

The G502 X Plus measures 5.17 inches (131.4mm) long by 3.12 inches (79.2mm) wide, and is 1.62 inches (41.1mm) high. That’s slightly larger than the G502 Lightspeed (5.20 x 2.95 x 1.57 inches/132 x 75 x 40mm), but not by much. The G502 X Plus weighs 3.74 ounces (106g), which definitely isn’t lightweight, but also isn’t super heavy. This puts the G502 X Plus right in the middle (okay, on the heavier side of the middle), and Logitech has decided to ditch the adjustable weight system (seen in previous G502 mice) in this latest generation.

The G502 X Plus has 13 programmable controls, including its 4-way scroll wheel (up, down, left, right, and click).

The side of the mouse holds two thumb buttons and a “sniper” button, which is set to temporarily lower your DPI to 800 when pressed. (The idea here is that gamers can use this button to line up precision headshots — hence, “sniper.”) The sniper button extends back toward the thumb rest, which makes it easy to press by accident, but it attaches to the mouse magnetically and you can flip it over so it extends away from your thumb rather than toward it (it’s still easy to press, it’s just less easy to press by accident).

If you’d rather get rid of it altogether, Logitech also includes a cover that you can use to make it disappear (visually, anyway). And if you don’t need it as a sniper button, it’s programmable as well. Also in the box: a 2.4GHz wireless USB-A dongle, a 6.2-foot (1.9m) USB-C to USB-A cable, and a USB extender.

The top of the mouse has the left-click, right-click, and 4-way scroll wheel. There are also two accessory buttons alongside the left-click button. These raise and lower DPI by default (but are programmable). There are two buttons under the scroll wheel: The one furthest from the scroll wheel swaps profiles and is programmable, but the one closest to the scroll wheel is actually a switch — not a button — and is not programmable.

This switch lets you toggle between the scroll wheel’s two modes: notched/tactile and free scroll. While I love this as a feature, and especially as a hardware feature (as opposed to Razer’s software-dependent dual-mode scroll wheel on the Basilisk V3 Pro), I did not love this scroll wheel. The tactile mode is a little too stiff — my finger doesn’t need a workout — and is also surprisingly loud.

The free-scroll mode, however, is a little too smooth, and it kept twitching in reverse at the end of my scrolling. Maybe I was the one twitching, but I’ve used a couple of mice recently and I didn’t have the same issue with the customizable scroll wheel on the Razer Naga V2 Pro or with the dual-mode scroll wheel on the Basilisk V3 Pro.

On the bottom of the mouse, you’ll find a power switch and a removable magnetic puck, behind which is a storage compartment for the mouse’s 2.4GHz wireless dongle. The G502 X Plus is compatible with Logitech’s Powerplay wireless charging mouse pads, which come with a wireless charging puck that replaces the magnetic puck.

Performance of the G502 X Plus

The G502 X Plus is equipped with Logitech’s Hero 25K sensor, which has a maximum DPI of 25,600, a maximum speed of 400IPS, and a maximum acceleration of up to 40g. It has Logitech’s new “Lightforce” optical-mechanical switches — hybrid switches designed to have the speed and durability of optical switches and the tactility and feel of mechanical switches. I haven’t been using this mouse long enough to speak to switch durability, but the switches do feel very good — solid, premium clicks, and I have yet to encounter any Omron-like double-click issues.

The G502 X Plus performed solidly in a variety of games, thanks to its low-latency 2.4GHz wireless connection and smooth PTFE feet, as well as its speedy, tactile switches. As I mentioned earlier, it’s not a lightweight mouse (though it is a little lighter than the similarly-sized Basilisk V3 Pro). The G502 X Plus is also just a very large mouse. Size alone suggests this mouse is made for palm grippers who want ergonomics and comfort, not claw- and fingertip-grippers who want to zip all over the mouse pad.

Size and weight aside, the G502 X Plus’ responsiveness and reliability make it a great gaming mouse for a variety of games. Its five auxiliary side buttons and four-way scroll wheel, plus its second layer of programmability via Logitech G-Shift means it has enough programmable controls to be a decent MMO/MOBA mouse. It’s a good option for gamers who play a variety of games (and/or who are intimidated by mice with 20+ buttons).

Features and Software of the G502 X Plus

The G502 X Plus works well enough out of the box, but you’ll need to install Logitech’s G Hub gaming peripheral software if you want to program controls, customize lighting, and manually adjust and set DPI steps.

I’m not the biggest fan of G Hub. It has a slick-looking interface, but it makes tasks such as programming buttons unnecessarily complicated. It also continues to suffer from an incredibly frustrating (and easily fixable! Logitech, take note!) flaw where you can only program second-layer “G-Shift” controls while in G-Shift. Luckily, the G502 X Plus does have onboard memory, with storage for up to five profiles, so you can get rid of G Hub once you’ve made your tweaks.

The mouse’s pretty RGB lightstrip can also be customized in G Hub. You can pick one of Logitech’s animated presets for the entire strip or you can program the eight RGB zones individually with static colors. Logitech also includes a tool for creating custom animations, but it’s a hassle to use. If you have other RGB-equipped Logitech peripherals, you can opt to sync your lighting scheme across all of them.

Wireless Experience and Battery Life of the G502 X Plus

Unfortunately, the G502 X Plus’ super pretty lighting isn’t without cost. With lighting turned off, Logitech rates the G502 X Plus’ battery life at 130 hours, which is excellent, even for a premium gaming mouse. By comparison, the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro doesn’t even have lighting as an option, and gets up to 90 hours of battery life.

But if you turn the G502 X Plus’ lighting on, its battery life drops to just 37 hours, which is much less impressive. The Roccat Kone XP Air gets 100 hours with its lighting turned on (and it’s basically a disco-in-a-mouse). These estimates are over 2.4GHz wireless, as the G502 X Plus does not have Bluetooth.

Bottom Line

The G502 X Plus is a nice update to Logitech’s G502 line: It sports an attractive redesign, an upgraded sensor and new (hopefully durable) optical-mechanical switches. But it’s still largely the G502 mouse you know and love. Of course, if you didn’t already love the G502 line, the G502 X Plus isn’t going to convert you. It may be prettier than its predecessor but it still has the same general form factor (minus the adjustable weight system), and that form factor is one that’s fairly large — I have medium-sized hands and relatively long fingers, and the G502 X Plus is a little too large for my comfort. 

The G502 X Plus is a very versatile gaming mouse that will serve you well in a variety of games, as well as non-gaming tasks. If your gaming trends toward one of the extremes, the G502 X Plus is solidly in the middle — it’s not lightweight, nor does it have an entire side panel of buttons. Esports players looking for mice that feel like air will be better off with something like the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro, while MMO/MOBA players will probably miss the multi-button side panels of the Razer Naga V2 Pro — but both sides will still find the G502 X Plus a pretty good alternative. 

And while the G502 X Plus’ lighting isn’t necessarily worth $159.99, it’s definitely worth the extra $20 over the non-RGB G502 X Lightspeed, if you like a little extra light show on your desk.

There are hundreds of keyboard models available for sale these days. There are keyboards with mechanical and dome switches, models with and without Numpad, keyboards with card readers, and trackpads. But there are no modern keyboards with a vintage rotary phone dial that serves as a Numpad. But apparently, it is possible to build one yourself.

The Rotary Keyboard project by Squidgeefish (via MiniMachines.net) is not precisely meant to enable new functionality or increase productivity but rather to make an Aprils Fool prank. Unfortunately, for the same reason, the keyboard lacks its Numpad and numeric row to make the prank work.

Arguably the biggest challenge with attaching a vintage rotary phone dial to a modern device is that it is analog and produces a pulse train instead of a signal. By contrast, modern keyboards are digital, so there is no way to make the dial work without installing any additional parts. So Squidgeefish took a DFRobot Beetle Board based on the ATmega32U4 chip, which has ten digital pins, five analog pins, and four pwn pins and can be programmed to read a pulse train with a simple program while still maintaining compatibility with a standard USB interface.

Physical installation of a rotary dial also looks quite challenging, as it entails cutting a printed circuit board without knowing which traces go where. Yet, after several attempts, the modder managed to make things work. To make the keyboard look more or less aesthetic, Squidgeefish had to 3D print some parts, including the dial and the replacement for the numeric row, which had to go to make the dial worthy.

The result looks strange, but it works: the dial can input numbers and symbols. Of course, it has nothing to do with steampunk keyboards with typewriter-style keys, but this was not the project's point.

The entire cost of the project was probably lower than $30, but it certainly took a bunch of time to assemble it and make it work.

The Herman Miller x Logitech G Vantum gaming chair is the second collaboration between the two brands, but it’s the first original collaboration. The Herman Miller x Logitech G Embody gaming chair was just a (slightly) modified version of Herman Miller’s existing Embody chair.

The Vantum, on the other hand, sports a brand-new ergonomic design built “specifically for gamers,” with gamer-oriented features driven by “extensive research, design expertise, and a unique understanding of gaming performance.”

Its features include an “active, forward-leaning alignment,” with adjustable lumbar support, passively-adaptive thoracic support, and an adjustable headrest. The Vantum’s suspension backrest provides “lasting, breathable comfort” for “marathon” gaming sessions, and the chair’s three-way adjustable armrests feature chamfered edges to “support controller play.” The chair comes in three gamer-friendly colorways: black, black/white, and black/red. 

The Vantum is available now for $995. That makes it more affordable than the $1,495 Embody gaming chair, but still quite a bit pricier than many of the best gaming chairs we’ve tested. The Vantum’s premium price brings with it some luxury office furniture perks, such as Herman Miller’s excellent 12-year warranty, which covers all parts and labor. Most gaming chairs carry 2-3 year warranties, which are often limited to things like manufacturer defects and/or non-moving parts. 

Assembling the Vantum

Most Herman Miller chairs come fully assembled. The Vantum is an exception — it requires some very minor assembly. Our review model shipped in three pieces: base, body, and headrest. Assembling the chair took less than five minutes and required no tools. It consisted of simply placing the chair’s body on the base and inserting the headrest.

Design of the Vantum

When I first saw pictures of the Vantum, I wasn’t terribly impressed. I thought it looked clunky, generic, and a little disjointed — the chair’s bold, spine-like frame disrupted by a headrest that seemed hastily tossed-on as an afterthought. But this is — apparently — a chair that needs to be seen to be appreciated.

The Vantum features a glass-filled nylon frame in black, white, or red (our review model came in black). All colorways have black upholstery, black armrests, and a black five-wheel base, with red-accented adjustment knobs. Both the chair’s seat cushion and its headrest are padded with polyurethane foam and covered in 100% post-consumer recycled polyester fabric. The chair has a polyester mesh suspension backrest with adjustable lumbar support and adaptive thoracic support.

The Vantum looks much better in person than it does in any of Herman Miller’s or Logitech’s marketing images. It looks boxy and generic in press images, but it’s sleek and streamlined in person, with refined, angled edges and a curvy, sculpted nylon frame. It’s also smaller and more lightweight than I initially estimated — the chair weighs just 36.8lbs (16.7kg) fully assembled.

I still don’t love the way the chair looks, but at least it doesn’t seem like it will dominate or overwhelm your space — unlike racing-style chairs, which are large, heavy, and very aesthetically aggressive.

The Vantum comes in one size — there’s no recommended height range, but the chair has a maximum weight capacity of 350lbs (158.8kg). I’m 5’7” (171cm) and I weigh around 130lbs (58kg); most chairs fit me pretty well, including the Vantum. My husband, who is 5’11” (180cm) and around 200lbs (90kg), also liked the Vantum — however, he’s a big fan of shallow seating and the “active, forward-leaning alignment” the Vantum promotes. 

If you prefer normal-depth seating, you’ll want to double-check the Vantum’s measurements before buying, because it has an adjustable seat depth that maxes out at 17.5 inches. That’s quite shallow, especially if you’re not completely sold on the chair’s forward-leaning positioning.

Specs

Comfort and Adjustments of the Vantum

The Vantum features an “active, forward-leaning alignment,” which the company says is “ideal for fast reaction time and increased focus.” The chair’s default position doesn’t just have you sitting upright, it tips you slightly forward. This is a position many people adopt when they’re performing focused tasks at a desk, but it’s not for everyone — and it can’t be turned “off,” like it can in other Herman Miller chairs (e.g. the Aeron). 

If you do want to relax in the Vantum, you can adjust the chair’s tilt and tension to be able to lean back. The Vantum’s recline is limited — from 98.1 to 117.1 degrees, with a recline range of 19 degrees — which is pretty normal for a task chair. This is not the type of chair that you can recline flat and take a nap in — if this is an important factor for you, you should be looking at one of the racing-style gaming chairs (or perhaps seek the nearest couch).

Two large knobs under the seat adjust tilt and tension. Both knobs have numbers to indicate level, which is useful when you’re getting to know the chair. The knob on the left side adjusts tilt, or how far you can tilt the chair backward. The tilt adjustment has six steps: one locks the chair in an upright position (no tilt), while six allows you to tilt back to the max (of 117.1 degrees).

The knob on the right side adjusts tension, or how easy it is to tilt the chair backward. The tension adjustment has seven steps, and works the opposite way: seven has the most tension, while one has the least. Adjusting tilt to level one and tension to level seven gives you a rigid, upright chair; adjusting tilt to level six and tension to level one gives you a flexible, easy-to-recline chair.

The Vantum’s seat is thickly padded with polyurethane foam and covered in black polyester fabric. It’s comfortable and plush-feeling right out of the box — unlike many gaming chairs, which have hard, densely-padded seats. The seat is approximately 20 inches (50.8cm) wide, with 22 inches (55.9cm) of space between the chair’s fixed armrests. I’m the kind of person who likes to sit very un-ergonomically with my legs crossed, so I’m a big fan of the Vantum’s wide seat base.

A paddle under the right side of the seat raises and lowers the seat from 18 - 22 inches (45.7 - 55.9cm). The seat’s depth can also be adjusted, from 14.5 - 17.5 inches (36.8 - 44.5cm), using a lever on the bottom right side. As noted earlier, the depth here is shallow compared to many other gaming chairs, so take this into consideration, particularly if you have long legs that could use the support of a deeper seat.

The Vantum sports a suspension backrest with adjustable lumbar support and “passively adaptive” thoracic support. The backrest measures 24 inches (61cm) tall (not including the headrest) and is 17 inches (43.2cm) wide at the shoulder. The chair features Herman Miller’s patented PostureFit sacral-lumbar support technology, also seen (as an upgrade) on the brand’s iconic Aeron chair.

Two red-accented knobs at the back of the chair adjust the Vantum’s lumbar support: turning the knobs forward (toward the chair) adds pressure/support, while turning the knobs back (away from the chair) decreases pressure/support. Unlike the Aeron’s lumbar support, the Vantum’s lumbar support is not height-adjustable.

The Vantum also has thoracic support at the top of the backrest — a flexible, two-piece design similar to the chair’s lumbar support. This is designed to support your upper back, neck, and head when you’re in a relaxed or “reclined” position, though the chair doesn’t really recline the way most gaming chairs do. The thoracic support is “passively adaptive,” which is to say it’s not manually adjustable like the lumbar support is. However, it can be easily removed (it just slides out) if you don’t like the way it feels.

For even more head/neck support, the Vantum also features an adjustable, padded headrest. I don’t love the way the headrest looks, but it feels great. It features both height- and tilt-adjustments. Height can be a little tricky to adjust because it has multiple locking steps that are surprisingly rigid, but tilt adjustment happens pretty naturally when you lean back. The headrest is also curved perfectly to sit at the nape of your neck, if you’d rather use it as a neckrest.

The Vantum has flexible, padded, polyurethane armrests that are height adjustable and move forward, backward, and side to side. A small button on the outer side of each armrest lets you adjust height, which ranges from 24 inches (61cm) at the lowest to 31.5 inches (80.6cm) at the highest, including seat height. The armrests easily slide forward/backward/left/right; they don’t lock in place, but moving them requires a small amount of pressure — unlike many 4D armrests that click and clack everywhere the moment you bump them.

Bottom Line

The Herman Miller x Logitech G Vantum gaming chair is an excellent gaming chair — and, if you’re coming from the world of wing-backed, racing-style bucket seat gaming chairs, it might be a minor revelation. The Vantum is incredibly comfortable, thanks to all the ergonomic features it borrows from classic Herman Miller designs: PostureFit lumbar support (and PostureFit-inspired thoracic support), tilt/tension recline, and the active, forward-leaning alignment. It’s not the most attractive chair I’ve seen, but — after seeing it in person — it’s also not the most unattractive chair I’ve seen. 

The Vantum is the perfect gaming chair, and it’s decently adjustable, but I’m not sure it will fit a wide range of gamers. Alone, the Vantum feels pretty sturdy and well-built. Next to a “regular” Herman Miller chair, however — such as my all-time favorite, the Aeron — the Vantum feels noticeably cheaper. The Vantum may have a maximum weight limit of up to 350lbs, but I can’t imagine anyone approaching that weight feeling comfortably secure in this chair, even if it technically holds them.

The Vantum is an incredibly comfortable Herman Miller chair — a little stripped down, but with a price to (sort of) match. If you’re on the taller or heavier side, however, you may want to stick with something a little more robust, such as the AndaSeat Kaiser 3 XL.

Peripheral giant Logitech has dipped a toe into the teeming handheld streaming console waters with the G Cloud, a Steam Deck/Nintendo Switch lookalike with seemingly unimpressive specs but a nice range of apps from Xbox, Stadia, GeForce Now, Steam Link, and presumably any other streaming service with an Android app.

Inside the machine, which takes the Switch form factor that’s so hot right now, there's a Snapdragon 720G from 2020, as seen in the Samsung Galaxy A52 and Realme 8 Pro smartphones. It’s hardly a top-end chip despite having eight cores (two Cortex-A76 and six Cortex-A55) and is wired up to 4GB of RAM and an Adreno 618 GPU. There's 64GB of internal flash storage too, augmented by a Micro SD slot.

The internal storage matters less when you consider that the G Cloud isn’t made for playing games locally, although it should be able to play many games available on the Play Store. Logitech's G Cloud runs Android 11, and uses streaming apps and its Wi-Fi 5 connection to bring the action to its 1080p IPS screen, which measures seven inches across its diagonal and has 10 finger multi-touch.

Around the back, you’ll find a single USB Type-C port, but there's no video output specified, so it looks like being a purely handheld device with no capacity for docking with a larger display. Controls come in the form of two analog sticks, a D-pad and face buttons, along with gyroscope-measured motion controls and haptic feedback from two motors.

Dimensions are 10.11 x 4.61 x 1.30 inch (257 x 117 mm x 33 mm) making it smaller than the Steam Deck but larger than a Switch, and weighs in at 16.33 oz (463g). Being an Android device, we’d be surprised if it couldn’t manage media streaming apps alongside the gaming ones. A ‘tablet mode’ alluded to in Logitech’s FAQ also suggests a gaming launcher that can be removed to reveal a classic Android home page underneath. Battery life can be up to 12 hours depending on usage.

While nice looking - Chinese company Tencent Games had a hand in the design, as revealed in a leak last month -  the device doesn’t do anything you can’t do with an Android phone/tablet and a Bluetooth controller, and even a Raspberry Pi can be charmed into streaming most of these services. And at $349.99 (a preorder discount is in effect that brings this down to $299.99 or possibly less with a Logitech G promo code) you might be better off with one of the best tablets and a controller, or one of the Steam Deck rivals.

It’s been...quite a while since Logitech released a webcam for non-creators — the Logitech Brio 4K was released in 2017, while the company’s ride-or-die C920 first hit shelves in 2012. 

So, after only a decade, Logitech is finally releasing a new 1080p full HD webcam aimed at personal and professional users: the Logitech Brio 500. While a 1080p webcam might not sound that exciting, especially when Dell’s new similarly-priced webcam is 2K and especially when the 10-year-old C920s is...also a 1080p full HD webcam, there’s more to webcams than just resolution! (Plus, it’s not like most video conferencing apps will let you stream at more than 1080p, anyway.)

In addition to its 1080p/30fps; 720p/60fps resolution, the Brio 500 also has a 90-degree field of view (configurable  to 78º or 65º), dual microphones, a built-in privacy shutter, and both Logitech’s RightLight 4 image adjustment technology and an experimental “RightSight” AI auto-framing feature. 

The Brio 500 comes in three colors, including off-white and rose (pink), and costs $129. That’s not quite budget-priced, and is approaching some 4K webcams on sale (including Logitech’s own Brio 4K), but the webcam market is still a little skewed from the pandemic. 

That said, you can find many 1080p/30fps webcams for less than $100, and the Brio 500 doesn’t have any specs that particularly stand out. But while its main selling point may be the internal improvements Logitech has made, remember that, pre-pandemic, Logitech was practically the only webcam game in town. The company has a lot of experience here, and while the specs may not show it, the Brio 500’s performance does.

Design of the Brio 500

The Logitech Brio 500 has a different, more modern design than its predecessors — not that that’s saying much, considering its predecessors are between 5 and 10 years old.

The Brio 500 is housed in a wide, cylinder-shaped plastic chassis, which comes in three colors: graphite, off-white, and rose (my review unit was rose). The webcam is certified carbon neutral, and the chassis is made with post-consumer recycled plastic (68% for graphite, 54% for off-white and rose). It’s not the sleekest or smallest webcam (it’s actually bigger than the C920s, C930e, and Brio 4K), but it’s low-profile and lightweight (2.8oz, not including stand), so I have no complaints.

It’s not a wildly innovative design, but it does (finally) include a built-in privacy shutter, which slides upward to reveal the camera when you twist the right end-cap. I dislike having to touch my webcam once I have it perfectly positioned on my monitor, but I am also paranoid enough to not trust non-physical privacy shutters; the Brio 500’s privacy shutter hits the right balance of being a physical shutter that’s easy to maneuver without disturbing the camera’s position.

The Brio 500 has a 5-foot, non-detachable USB-C cable, so you’ll need to plug it into a USB-C port or find a USB-C to USB-A adapter (not included). The webcam also comes with a magnetic monitor mount, which clamps onto your monitor and has an adjustable “foot” lined with microsuction tape — while I don’t love adhesive, removable or not, on monitor mounts, it’s relatively easy to remove/move and it does make the mount extremely stable.

The webcam attaches to the mount magnetically; the attachment point is round, which allows the camera to rotate while it’s on the mount, and the mount also has built-in tilt adjustment. The magnet unscrews to reveal a standard tripod mounting point.

Adjusting the webcam on the mount is pretty easy, the only minor hiccup is that the magnet is a tiny bit too weak to effortlessly lift the tilt adjustment; I kept accidentally pulling the webcam off of the mount if I tried to tilt it too quickly. It’s not impossible; it’s just not totally seamless — which is too bad, because the webcam’s “Show Mode” feature is designed to show off what’s on your desk, and presumably involves a lot of tilting.

Specs

Well-lit Performance of the Brio 500

My home office is extremely well lit, thanks to my four monitors (three 27-inch and one 24-inch), as well as actual lighting (Elgato Ring Light, Elgato Key Light Air, Logitech Litra Glow), plus an overhead lamp and a desk lamp. While most webcams read this as overexposed, the Brio 500 did a good job of adjusting exposure and white balance to produce a nicely-lit, balanced image out of the box.

I was especially impressed with the Brio 500’s auto-white balance, which is almost always a struggle. While the Brio 500 could still use some tweaking, in my opinion, its auto-white balance and auto exposure are very impressive, especially for a webcam that isn’t $200 or $300.

The Brio 500 does produce a flatter, less-dynamic overall image than other webcams we’ve tested, such as the Insta360 Link. This isn’t really an issue that will concern most people — a flat, evenly-lit image is, for the most part, a best-case scenario when it comes to webcam performance.

One of the features Logitech is touting with the Brio 500 is RightLight 4 — the most recent evolution of Logitech’s RightLight technology – which uses face-tracking and other factors to make sure the subject is evenly-lit in less-than-ideal lighting situations.

Unfortunately, RightLight 4 is still trying to do this even in very ideal lighting situations, which is why my well-lit setting looks kind of flat. I tried playing around with my lighting to see if I could create a more dynamic picture, but RightLight 4 thwarted me at every turn, evenly-lighting me no matter how dramatic I tried to make my lighting. Again, this isn’t really an issue considering it’s a webcam — but it might not be the best webcam for creating dramatic YouTube shorts.

Low-Light Performance of the Brio 500

To test the Brio 500’s low-light performance, I turned off all of my lights and three of my monitors, leaving just one 27-inch monitor as my only light source. The Brio performed pretty well — it’s clear that I’m sitting in a dark room, but you can see both me and my background. This is probably partly due, once again, to RightLight 4.

Also, while the Brio 500 definitely had to pump up the gain to compensate for the lack of light in this setting — you can see this in the lack of detail in my facial features — it still managed to produce a decent-looking overall image. The Brio 4K’s low-light image is pretty similar to the Brio 500’s, but displays less detail and has a grainier texture.

Overexposed Performance of the Brio 500

To test the Brio 500’s performance in an overexposed setting, I turned off all of the lights in front of me, as well as three of my four monitors, leaving my background lights and one 27-inch monitor on. The Brio 500 did an excellent job of keeping me well-lit, though my background still looks pretty over-exposed. It’s not perfect — if you look closely, you can see that there’s still a lot of detail lost in my facial features as compared to the well-lit setting — but the overall image looks very good, and I’m especially impressed with how evenly-lit and un-grainy my skin looks.

Microphone of the Brio 500

The Brio 500 has built-in dual microphones with beamforming noise-reducing technology designed to pick up your voice even if you move around in front of the camera. While most webcam mics are...kind of terrible, the Brio 500’s mics are not bad — they were able to easily pick up my voice, even from a few feet away, so long as I was facing the webcam.

My voice also sounded fuller and richer than it does on most webcam mics (which tend to make you sound hollow and distant). When I was close to the Brio 500 and speaking directly at it, the mic quality was — dare I say — comparable to a basic headset mic: not incredible, but definitely usable.

Features and Software of the Brio 500

The Logitech Brio 500 works with Logitech’s Logi Tune software, which is Logitech’s ... non-creator webcam software for newer peripherals, I guess (Logitech has a lot of different peripheral apps). You can use Logi Tune to update the Brio 500’s firmware, turn on features such as “RightSight” (AI auto-framing, still in beta) and “Show Mode” (makes things on your desk more easily readable/visible), and change the field of view. Logi Tune is also designed to be a productivity app, and integrates with calendar and video conferencing apps to (sort of ) streamline your schedule.

Logi Tune also has an image adjustments section, with toggles for autofocus, auto-exposure, auto-white balance, and HDR, as well as brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness sliders. If you turn off autofocus, auto-exposure, or auto-white balance, manual sliders will appear. Logi Tune isn’t the most precise or detailed webcam app — it gives you slightly more control than Logitech’s Camera Settings app, but I still miss Logitech’s old Webcam Software.

Bottom Line

The Logitech Brio 500 is actually a pretty impressive webcam that not only does a very good job of keeping you evenly-lit (too good of a job, arguably), but also manages to make you look...really good in less-than-ideal settings. It’s got a cute, lightweight, carbon neutral design, an easy-to-use built-in privacy shutter, and a microphone that doesn’t make you sound like you’re talking over a walkie-talkie in an underwater tunnel — what more could you want? Better peripheral software and a lower price point, perhaps.

The Brio 500 is $129, which isn’t insane, but the C920s, which has the same 1080p/30fps resolution, can often be found for less than half that. The C930e, which has the same resolution and the same 90-degree field of view, can often be found for around $80, and even the Brio 4K will often go on sale for around $150, which is just $20 more. There’s more to the Brio 500 than just resolution, but if $129 still seems too pricey for 1080p, the Dell Pro Webcam WB5023 is worth a look — it also has excellent auto-exposure and auto-white balance, and adds a little extra with 2K 1440p/30fps as well as 1080p/60fps streaming. Whichever model you eventually settle on though, it'll always be worth checking to see if there's a Logitech promo code available.

Logitech G recently launched its Aurora Collection of “gender-inclusive” gaming peripherals, which are designed for gamers who care less about performance and competition and more about comfort and style. The collection includes a wireless headset (the G735), wireless and wired keyboards (the G715/G713), and a wireless mouse — the G705.

The Logitech G705 is a small, contoured dual-wireless gaming mouse with six programmable buttons and pretty, Aurora Collection-inspired RGB lighting. It’s a solid, reliable performer thanks to clicky, tactile switches and Logitech’s low-latency “Lightspeed” wireless connectivity. The G705 is a good gaming mouse — it may even be one of the best gaming mice, especially for users with smaller hands. But for users with larger hands (or even medium-sized hands), the G705 may not do enough to warrant its somewhat pricey $100 tag.

Design and Comfort of the Logitech G705

The Logitech G705 comes in the Aurora Collection’s base colorway of “white mist,” and has an all-white body with lavender accent buttons and a lavender scroll wheel. The mouse has a diffused RGB light strip (with three zones) around the back curve, which is tuned out-of-the-box with the Aurora Collection’s signature lighting: a pastel pink-blue combo — which is, admittedly...very pretty.

The mouse has no customizable parts, so the only custom accessory that goes with the mouse is the Aurora Collection Mouse Pad ($30) — a large, 18 x 15.75-inch cloth mouse pad that comes in the Aurora Collection’s signature colors of white mist, green flash, or pink dawn.

The G705 is a small, ergonomically-contoured wireless mouse with six programmable buttons: Left/right click, scroll wheel, DPI switch, and two thumb buttons. The bottom of the mouse features a power switch as well as an input button for switching between 2.4- GHz wireless and Bluetooth connections.

The mouse’s buttons are all relatively easy to reach, and have tactile, clicky switches. The scroll wheel is notched and is just a tiny bit stiffer than I prefer, but overall it’s pretty comfortable to use.

As part of Logitech G’s “inclusive” line, the G705 is designed to include...users with smaller hands. The mouse measures approximately 4.17 inches (105.8mm) long by 2.68 inches (68.1mm) wide, and is 1.55 inches (39.4mm) tall. By comparison, the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro measures 5 inches (128mm) long by 2.67 inches (68mm) wide by 1.73 inches (44mm) tall. The G705 also weighs 3oz (85g), versus the DeathAdder V3 Pro’s 2.25oz (64g). The G705 is really just inclusive of users with shorter hands/fingers, but it’s not otherwise particularly compact (or lightweight).

Unfortunately, this category does not include me — I don’t have particularly short/small hands (and I have pretty long fingers); the G705 definitely felt too small for me. It was still relatively usable (more usable than a too-large mouse, probably), but it’s not a mouse I found myself reaching for outside of testing.

The mouse comes with a 2.4-GHz wireless USB-A dongle, a six-foot USB-C to USB-A charging cable, and a USB-C to USB-A adapterconverter. The mouse doesn’t have any built-in dongle storage, but the mouse and accessories are designed to fit inside this kitschy heart-shaped carrying case (alongside the G735 headset) — sold separately, of course, for $40.

Specs

Performance of the Logitech G705

The Logitech G705 looks more like a portable productivity mouse than a gaming mouse, but it is a gaming mouse — under the hood. The G705 sports Logitech’s Lightsync sensor (not the Hero 25K sensor, which is featured in many of Logitech’s gaming mice — including the recently-launched G501 X Plus), and has a sensitivity of 100 - 8,200DPI and a 1,000 Hz wireless polling rate.

The G705 performed well in a variety of games — I tested it in just about everything, from CS:GO to Rise of the Tomb Raider to Overwatch to Subnautica: Below Zero. The mouse moved smoothly and quickly over most surfaces thanks to its gliding feet (two, but they’re large); its buttons were tactile, responsive, and easy to click; and I experienced no issues with lag or latency over the “Lightspeed” 2.4-GHz wireless connection. With only six programmable buttons, the G705 isn’t the best mouse for MMOs or MOBAs — though it does have a second layer of programmability via Logitech’s G-Shift feature.

The G705 may be a solid performer, but it doesn’t really stand out otherwise. Its smaller size makes it a little more flexible, grip-wise — while it’s still probably best-suited for a palm grip, the ridge that holds the side buttons makes it easy to hold in a claw or fingertip grip. Also, while the G705 is smaller and lighter in general, it’s not that light — it weighs 80g; ultra-lightweight gaming mice generally weigh less than 80g.

Features and Software of the Logitech G705

The G705 works fine out of the box; it’s preloaded with the Aurora Collection’s signature lighting and comes with three preset DPI speeds (800, 1600, 3200) that you can scroll through with the DPI switch. You’ll need to download Logitech’s G HUB software for further customization — programming buttons, changing (or turning off) the RGB lighting, and adjusting or adding DPI speeds.

The G705 has four sections in G HUB: Device settings, sensitivity, assignments, and lightsync. In device settings you’ll find a general overview of the mouse’s properties, including current firmware (and firmware update, if available), remaining battery life, and the on-board memory mode toggle.

In sensitivity, you can adjust the mouse’s DPI presets (up to 5) and polling rate; in assignments you can assign everything from commands to macros to audio samples and voice effects to the G705’s six programmable buttons. Lightsync lets you set custom colors and animations for the mouse’s three RGB zones (and can also sync these preferences across other devices in G HUB).

The G705 is a gaming mouse, and is equipped with Logitech G gaming features such as G-Shift, which automatically shifts your mouse settings as you switch between programs (can also be shifted manually). It also features DPI Shift Speed, which lets you quickly toggle to another DPI speed (when holding down the DPI switch) — useful for toggling to a lower DPI speed for precise aiming in first-person shooters.

Battery Life of the Logitech G705

The Logitech G705 gets approximately 40 hours of battery life (with its lighting turned on), which is enough to get you through about a week’s worth of moderate-to-heavy gaming — maybe. However, most of its competitors — remember, this is a $100 premium mouse before any Logitech G promo codes — can make it to at least the 60-hour mark, if not much further (e.g. the 90-hour Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro).

If you turn the G705’s lighting off, its battery life jumps to a much more acceptable 145 hours — but are you really buying the G705 to turn its lighting off? The Aurora Line’s lighting is one of its biggest strengths; if you’re not here for the aesthetics, there are plenty of comparable gaming mice to choose from. Plus, there are mice that can look pretty and chug along.: Tthe Roccat Kone XP Air has five RGB lighting zones and still hits 100 hours on a single charge.

Bottom Line

The Logitech G705 is a good gaming mouse: it’s comfortable, with clicky, tactile buttons and large gliding feet, and it performs well in a variety of games. It’s cute — not mind-blowingly attractive, but cute — with diffused RGB lighting to match the rest of Logitech’s Aurora Collection.

The G705 is fine, but it’s just...fine. It’s a good option for people with smaller hands, though it’s not the only small wireless gaming mouse on the market (check out Razer’s Orochi V2 Wireless). Unfortunately, unless you love the G705’s aesthetics, there’s not much else in this mouse that makes it worth a second look.

In a recent Twitter post by Evan Blass -- which has now been DMCAed, Logitech is reportedly working on a brand new Android handheld gaming device, focusing on running Android games and streaming games from cloud services such as Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now. Effectively, it appears to be the Android counterpart to Valve's Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch.

The story started earlier this month when Logitech and Tencent Games announced a partnership to create a new "cloud gaming handheld" and bring it to market later this year. 

But yesterday, we got leaked images of the new handheld thanks to a Tweet by Evan Blass (@evleaks), which shows off the whole exterior of the new console. But unfortunately, Logitech quickly DMCAed his post, so his images are no longer viewable. Thankfully news outlets that have reported on his Tweet have saved copies of the leaked images for us to see.

Right off the bat, the most interesting feature showcased in the leaked images is support for Google Play games, which suggests this will be an Android handheld. Unfortunately, Logitech never stated what operating system this new console would use, so we can only guess from this leak that it will have a focus on Android and feature an ARM processor of some kind.

Either way, if Logitech's new console does get Android, it will be a nice change of pace from the current bombardment of PC-focused handhelds such as the Steam Deck, Aya Neo, and others. At this time, we don't have an Android gaming handheld with the same high visibility as the Steam Deck. So Logitech could have a huge opportunity on its hands if it turns out to be successful.

But success will be critical; Android is a whole different ball game compared to Windows handhelds. In the Android space, mobile gamers already have portable gaming handhelds in their hands via smartphones. Considering how powerful gaming phones have become, running Android games on mobile devices is a non-issue these days. Plus, many accessories are on the market today turn your gaming phone into a handheld console.

As a result, gamers don't have a top priority of looking for another portable handheld when a smartphone will suffice. Logitech will need to figure out some way to stand out from the smartphone gaming crowd if it wants to be really successful.

The handheld itself is aesthetically pleasing compared to the matte black theme that is very common on Logitech gaming peripherals. Logitech has instead gone with a white theme, accompanied by black accented joysticks, edges, and triggers.

To the left, you get a joystick at the top of the device and a D pad to the middle. To the right another joystick is present, but sitting in the middle of the device, with Y, X, B, A buttons sitting at the top. We don't know the dimensions of the device, or the size of the display, but its form factor looks more compact - like a Switch, as opposed to something larger such as a Steam Deck.

Logitech says the new console will launch sometime in 2022, so we should get an official launch date, official specifications and other details here soon.

Logitech’s new Aurora Collection is designed for gamers who value “comfort and style” (as well as performance), and who game with a focus on creativity and community rather than competition. The collection is designed to be “gender-inclusive,” and also just generally inclusive, and the new Logitech G735 headset is trying pretty hard to do that. 

The Logitech G735 is a wireless headset featuring Logitech’s “Lightspeed” 2.4GHz wireless tech as well as Bluetooth, designed in the collection’s signature “White Mist” colorway and “soft zonal lighting.” It supports Dolby Atmos and Windows Spatial surround sound, as well as dual audio mixing(say, a smartphone and a PC). It has a detachable boom mic and removable earcups, and Logitech sells mic-and-earcup accessory packages ($20 each) in “Pink Mist” and “Green Flash.” 

The G735 costs $230, which puts it at the very top of the Logitech G lineup (on par with the Logitech G Pro X Wireless). While this price isn’t insane — the best wireless headsets tend to be more expensive in general, and there are several headsets on our list of best gaming headsets that are more expensive — but it’s absolutely on the higher end. And if you’re paying over $200 for a headset before any Logitech G promo codes, it’d better be a pretty damn good headset — not just a pretty one.

Specifications

Design and Comfort

The G735 is a lightweight wireless headset with a detachable boom microphone and removable ear pads. It comes in the base colorway “White Mist,” which is primarily white with gray-lavender accents, and can be customized with accessories in “Pink Dawn” (coral-leaning pink) or “Green Flash” (neon lime green).

The G735 has a lightly-padded headband covered in white leatherette and white plastic earcups with padded over-ear ear pads (covered in the same white leatherette). While I’m not too worried about keeping the other pieces in this collection clean, all this white leatherette definitely concerns me — it looks and feels nice out of the box, but we’ll have to check back in a few months.

The headset has “soft zonal lighting” around each earcup, pre-tuned out of the box with the Aurora Collection’s “signature” pastel pink-and-blue lighting. The lighting is separated into two zones on each earcup; I don’t love that you can see a clear delineation between the two zones. I don’t usually pay much attention to lighting on headsets, because I can’t see it, but lighting and aesthetic is a big part of this collection — and the clear demarcation between the lighting zones definitely takes away from the soft, seamless look this headset is going for.

In designing the G735 to be more inclusive, Logitech says its team took several factors into consideration, including “smaller head sizes,” “hair,” and “piercings.” I’m not sure exactly what Logitech changed while considering these factors, but the headset is pretty comfortable — it weighs 9.6 ounces (273g) and has height-adjustable rotating earcups. Adding to comfort are the super soft earcups and the headset’s low clamp force, which is actually a little too low. The headset started sliding off whenever I tilted my head back. I actually have a pretty big head, so this seems like it’ll be an issue for people with smaller head sizes.

The right and left earcups are marked inside, as well as with braille on the headband, which is a nice, inclusive touch. The left earcup holds the power button, volume wheel, and mic mute button, as well as all ports — USB-C for charging, 3.5mm aux, and 3.5mm mic. The right earcup has a connectivity button and an audio mixing paddle. The G735 supports dual audio mixing, meaning you can be connected to two different devices via Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless (or aux) and listen to both devices simultaneously. This is handy for not missing notifications or calls on your phone while you’re gaming.

In the box, the G735 comes with a detachable boom mic, 2.4GHz wireless USB-A dongle, USB extender, and a USB-C to USB-A charging cable. The headset has a 3.5mm port for an aux connection, but an aux cable is not included, nor can one be purchased in the collection. This seems like an oversight, considering the collection does feature replacement USB-C cables with cloud-shaped cable charms for $10.

I am a little disappointed that the 2.4GHz wireless dongle is USB-A and not USB-C for mobile gamers.

The G735 does not come with a case or a carrying bag, but Logitech is selling a $40 heart-shaped carrying case (which fits both the G735 headset and the G705 mouse, plus cables and accessories).

Audio Performance

The G735 sports 40mm drivers with a wireless frequency response of 20 - 20,000 Hz, which is pretty normal for a decent gaming headset.

Audio quality on the G735 is okay — just okay. It’s not bad, but it’s not great: The mids are definitely scooped, and the bass is pumped up a little — it’s not overwhelming, but it started to sound pretty muddy during Kaskade’s “POW POW POW” and Lorde’s “Royals.” This type of audio profile isn’t the worst — a lot of people find it pretty appealing — but there are plenty of headsets and headphones with a similar (and less muddy) sound, that are pretty and come in lots of colors (I’m looking at you, Beats Solo3).

The G735 sounds better while gaming, especially if you use Logitech’s software to enable and configure DTS surround sound (the headset’s soundstage feels pretty narrow, but this can be fixed somewhat with software). Gamers will also appreciate the low-latency 2.4GHz wireless connection. The Bluetooth connection is also pretty low-latency on these headphones — thankfully, since the 2.4GHz dongle is USB-A and not USB-C.

The G735 doesn’t have active noise cancelation (ANC), but the soft earcups actually do an excellent job of passively blocking noise. Logitech mentioned that the G735 was designed to work with different wear styles, including over/under hair. I usually wear my headset over my hair when I’m on camera (yes, because it looks better), and I was pleased to find that the earcups still created an excellent seal even with my hair in the way.

Microphone

The G735 has a detachable microphone that plugs into the left earcup. I’m not a huge fan of detachable microphones (because I’m prone to losing small parts), but Logitech loves its detachable mics. The mic is flexible and cardioid (unidirectional) and does a good job of picking up your voice without picking up everything else. Logitech supports the microphone with its Blue Vo!ce software, which does a great job of making your voice clearer and crisper (and also has an EQ and effects to adjust how you sound).

Features and Software

You can manage the G735 using Logitech’s G Hub software suite. G Hub includes settings and customization options for the audio, mic, and lighting. This includes access to an audio EQ, a mic EQ with preset voice effects and sample sounds (from sister brand Blue), and “Lightsync,” where you can change lighting colors and effects (and sync the lighting across other connected Logitech G products).

It’s a pretty robust software suite — even though I prefer a flat audio EQ, the Blue Vo!ce microphone enhancements are definitely useful for tweaking how you sound.

Battery Life

Logitech rates the G735’s battery life at 16 hours with the lighting turned on and the volume at 50 percent, and 56 hours with the lighting turned off and the volume at 50 percent. I checked the G735’s estimated battery life in G HUB periodically as I tested the headset, and it seemed fairly accurate. Over 50 hours without lighting is excellent — Logitech is really pushing the lighting in this collection, but lighting seems like less of a must-have on a headset.

Bottom Line

The Logitech G735 is…fine, as far as gaming headsets go. It’s lightweight, but there are lighter headsets. It’s comfortable, but not so comfortable you won’t notice you’re wearing it (unless it falls off your head and then you’re actually not wearing it). It’s white and aesthetically pleasing, but companies have been making headsets and headphones with more than just “performance-driven gamers” in mind for…longer than they’ve been making them for that demographic — this is not the first white headset we’ve seen. (Also, it’s a little too white — good thing these earcups are replaceable.)

The G735 is OK, and it does some things very well — it offers great passive noise cancelation, my hair did not get caught in the headband even once, and it has excellent battery life if you turn the lighting off (and it’s decent with the lighting on, considering). But this headset just doesn’t feel all that special, especially when there are an abundance of headsets in white — Sony’s new Inzone headsets, for example.

Now that most well-known high-tech companies have ceased to ship their products to Russia, there is a shortage of everything in the country — from smartphones to high-end storage systems and laptops to servers. But apparently, there is a product category you never expect to be in short supply — keyboards with a Russian layout.

Since big PC makers like Apple, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, as well as major suppliers of PC peripherals like Logitech, have officially ceased to do business in Russia, the country adopted its so-called 'parallel imports' scheme that allows imports of products from foreign markets without approval from trademark owners, reports The Moscow Times (via ExtremeTech). To get a new PC or a keyboard into Russia, a distributor can now buy it in China, Serbia, Turkey, or the United Arab Emirates and have it shipped to the country.

Traditionally, grey imports work for average individuals who want to save money or get something before it is officially out in a particular country, but such products usually lack localization. In the case of desktops, notebooks, and keyboards, this means the lack of engraved Russian letters. For obvious reasons, people in China or Turkey do not use Russian letters, so products from those countries lack a Russian layout.

The Industry and Trade Ministry reported that vendors could engrave Russian letters on keyboards in the country, which would not substantially affect the product's price. According to a Kommersant source at a notebook maker, however, engraving may cost as much as $32.

While it is possible to engrave letters on desktop keyboards on an industrial scale since there are loads of identical keyboards and keys usually have the same size, it is nearly impossible to engrave letters on notebook keyboards industrially since there are hundreds of different laptop models with different keyboards. Furthermore, the only way to add Russian letters for a small or medium retailer is to put stickers with Russian letters on keyboards with a different layout. Whether engraving or pasting a sticker requires unpacking the product (this way, end-users might think that they are buying a used device) and sometimes removing the keyboard (which voids the warranty and adds to the cost).

While there are some volume PC assembly operations in Russia, it turns out that nobody makes keyboards in the country, so there are not enough keyboards with Russian letters, even for government organizations.

"There are problems with supplying automated workstations [with Russian keyboard layouts] to departments as part of contracts that had already been signed," an anonymous government source told Kommersant. "The terms of the tenders prohibit contractors from delivering workstations without a keyboard or with an English keyboard layout."

One of the ironic things about keyboards and laptops with a Russian layout is that they are available in most ex-USSR countries (including Ukraine). Still, while certain resellers in countries like Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan may be willing to trade with Russia, they naturally will not be able to ship volumes the country requires. There were 1.4 million laptops and 2 million keyboards sold in Russian retail alone in 1H 2021, according to M. Video – Eldorado, a prominent Russian retailer.

When I saw the press images for Logitech’s new female-focused (sorry, “gender-inclusive”) Aurora Collection, my first thought was “is this what Logitech thinks women want?” 

My second thought, however, was “...but I know a lot of women who would totally want this.” 

The Aurora Collection is part of Logitech’s gaming division, Logitech G, but it’s not designed for the “stereotypical type of performance-driven gamer.” Instead, the collection is designed for gamers who value things other than performance, such as creativity, collaboration, and community. And style, of course. And pretty, pastel light shows. And…clouds?

The Aurora Collection includes two keyboards, the G713 and G715, which are virtually identical except the G713 is wired and the G715 is wireless. I took a look at the G715, a mechanical keyboard with a tenkeyless (TKL) layout that can be purchased with your choice of Logitech’s GX mechanical switches (linear, tactile, or clicky).

It’s definitely pretty with its all-white construction and bright RGB lighting that’s been specially tuned to match the collection’s “low-key vibes.” (Read: Pastel pink-blue-teal lighting with soft, twinkly animations.) The keyboard also comes with a special palm rest that’s shaped like a cloud. Yes, a cloud.

I can’t hate too much on the way this collection looks, because I kind of love it. Alongside the main peripherals, Logitech has also released a collection of accessories for further customizing the look. But customizable style doesn’t come cheap: The G715 costs $199.99 (the G713 is $179.99) without a Logitech G promo code, which is pretty expensive for a gaming keyboard (even a wireless gaming keyboard). The accessories, of course, are sold separately — top plates for $19.99 and keycaps for $39.99. 

Specs

Design and Construction

The G715 comes in one colorway — “White Mist,” or white with gray-lavender accents. Logitech offers custom accessories (keycaps and a magnetic top plate) in “Pink Dawn” (coral-leaning pink) and “Green Flash” (neon lime green), which are sold separately. White makes a great aesthetic base, especially with the Aurora Collection’s signature lighting, but it’s definitely not for everyone. I don’t think I’ll have trouble keeping this clean (mostly because I obsessively clean my keyboards), but almost everyone I showed it to felt otherwise.

The keyboard is packaged with a white, padded palm rest in the shape of a cloud. I’m not totally sure how I feel about this — I keep flip-flopping between finding it ridiculous and…kind of cute? It definitely works with the whole manic-pixie-e-girl aesthetic Logitech seems to be going for with this collection, so there’s that.

The palm rest is finished in a white leatherette that feels relatively durable and easy to clean, but only time will tell how the faux leather will hold up with regular use.

The Aurora Collection may be all about dreamy ethereal vibes, but the G715 is pretty solid. The keyboard is housed in a sturdy plastic chassis, with rounded corners and two sets of flip-out feet on the back for adjusting tilt. It measures 14.6 by 6.2 inches (370.6 by 157mm) and weighs a little over two pounds (987g). The keyboard features a TKL layout with media buttons and a volume roller, as well as buttons for switching connections, toggling game mode, and adjusting brightness.

The G715’s white color makes an excellent base for pretty lights — the keyboard features both per-key RGB and undercase perimeter lighting. The keyboard is pre-loaded with the Aurora Collection’s “signature” lighting, a pastel blend of pink and blue synced to four “dreamy” mood animations. (This is otherwise just regular RGB, though — you can switch up the colors and animations however you like using Logitech’s G HUB companion software.)

The G715 comes with a six-foot (1.8m) USB-C to USB-A cable, a USB extender, and a 2.4GHz wireless dongle in the box.

Typing and Gaming on the Logitech G715

The G715 comes with your choice of Logitech’s GX mechanical switches — linear, tactile, or clicky. Logitech sent me review units with both clicky and tactile switches; the G715 had clicky switches (specifically, Logitech GX Blue). Clicky mechanical switches are my favorite type of switches, because I’m a writer and I’m very loud, and there’s nothing I enjoy more than writing LOUDLY.

Typing on the G715 was then — unsurprisingly — very satisfying, thanks to the GX Blues’ tactile and audible feedback. I also found the cloud-shaped palm rest to be surprisingly comfortable — surprising, both because I’m not usually a big fan of palm or wrist rests to begin with, and also because, well…yeah. It’s a cloud! But a very comfortable cloud, with just the right amount of height and cushion to support your wrists while you’re typing on the G715.

Clicky switches are excellent for typing but less so for gaming — especially when speed is a priority — and hardcore gamers should probably opt for a different switch type. But I guess the whole point of the Aurora Collection is inclusiveness — not everyone fits the performance-driven, speed-hungry gaming stereotype, after all.

The G715 does have a game mode — toggled on and off using the game mode button at the top of the keyboard — which disables the Windows key and the menu key by default. You can customize the game mode by disabling additional keys in Logitech’s G HUB software.

Features and Software on the Logitech G715

You can manage the G715 using Logitech’s G HUB software suite. In addition to updating the keyboard’s firmware and checking battery life, G HUB is where you can customize the keyboard’s RGB lighting, reassign keybinds, and customize game mode.

The keyboard is preloaded with the collection’s “signature” lighting effects, which includes custom startup and shutdown effects, as well as active and static lighting effects. But you can change the lighting to whatever you want — the keyboard has per-key RGB and perimeter lighting with 16 customizable zones.

Keybind customization is, unfortunately, limited to the keyboard’s 12 function keys. The function row does offer a second layer of customization using G-SHIFT, but that’s still only 24 programmable keybinds. The media keys and roller are not programmable. G HUB is at least pretty robust and offers a slew of preset actions and system commands, as well as a macro recorder, to make customization easier.

The G715 is also physically customizable, with a removable top plate and keycaps (okay, all keyboards have removable keycaps, but Logitech is at least offering some matching accessories at launch). Accessories are available in “Pink Dawn” and “Green Flash,” at the moment. We may see more colors in the future but Logitech has no concrete plans it wants to talk about at the moment.

Wireless Experience and Battery life

The Logitech G715 offers wireless connectivity via “Lightspeed,” aka Logitech’s version of 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth as well as wired connectivity via USB-C. You’ll find the keyboard’s 2.4GHz wireless USB-A dongle stored on the back of the keyboard, and the keyboard has a dedicated button for switching between connections. The keyboard only has one Bluetooth profile.

The G715 boasts up to 25 hours of battery life, according to Logitech — but the company didn’t include any parameters for this number. Still, it seems relatively accurate; I’ve spent the last five hours using this keyboard from a full charge, with all lighting at its brightest, and G HUB estimates about 81 percent, or 19 hours, remaining.

Bottom Line

The G715 is an attractive, well-built wireless keyboard that offers up a pretty enjoyable typing experience. Its sturdy construction, textured, double-shot PBT keycaps, and — I’ll admit it — very pretty lighting effects give it a premium overall feel. Being able to customize the top plate and keycaps with matching accessories is a nice touch, even if the current color options aren’t my favorite.

But it’s also $200 — more if you want a color other than white. This price isn’t necessarily shocking (Logitech’s own G915 TKL is similarly priced), but it’s definitely on the pricier side. And the G715 is far from perfect: most of its keys aren’t programmable, its switches aren’t hot-swappable, it only has one Bluetooth profile and its battery life is pretty average.

Logitech’s MX Master series of wireless mice is renowned for its comfort, customization and ability to switch seamlessly among up to three different devices. If you’re working with more than one computer at a time, the company’s Logi Flow feature is really helpful because you can drag the mouse pointer across from one desktop to another and the wireless connection will switch with you, even taking the clipboard contents along for copy and paste. 

Up until now, if you wanted a wireless keyboard that would work with Logi Flow, you were limited to Logitech’s MX Keys series. But no one who is serious about their typing would lay fingers on a non-mechanical keyboard if there was a better option. Now, Logitech has introduced the MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini, two wireless MX keyboards that use Flow and come with a choice of mechanical switches. 

The $169 Logitech MX Mechanical is a full-size, 110-key keyboard while the $149 MX Mini offers a more compact layout with just 84 keys. Both keyboards are low-profile and available with a choice of clicky blue, linear red or tactile quiet brown low-profile switches, all of which are made by Kailh. We tested with two units: an MX Mechanical with blue switches and an MX Mechanical Mini with browns. In either form factor, the keyboards offer a typing experience that’s on par with many of the best wireless keyboards, a ton of customization options and easy switching between PCs. However, you have to be comfortable with a low-profile design, which limits your choice of wrist rests. 

Specifications for Logitech MX Mechanical / Mini

Design of Logitech MX Mechanical / Mini

The Logitech MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini share a boring, but professional aesthetic that looks fairly premium and won’t offend or excite anyone. The thin keys are two shades of gray with letters and numbers having the lighter hue and special / modifier keys getting the darker one. The case sides and back are the same dark gray plastic while the area under the keys is a matte aluminum plate.

Logitech designed the keyboards to fit into even the most design-conservative workplaces and the backlight, which can only show pure white, follows suit. However, you can configure it to use a variety of lighting effects, including static contrast, waves and breathing. No matter which effect you choose, the backlight uses an ambient light sensor to determine when it should turn on so, if you’re in a brightly-lit room, it will save power by staying off.

If you’re not used to using a low-profile keyboard, the short height of the Logitech MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini will take you by surprise,  and not necessarily in a good way. Both devices are just 1.02 inches (26.1 mm) tall with their feet flipped out and about 0.7 inches (17.8mm) when flat. That’s nearly an inch lower than the Akko 3098B on its highest of two feet and 0.5 inches (12.7mm) lower when flat. The keyscaps and switches, which are not hot-swappable, are also low-profile. 

A shorter keyboard means that you can’t use a standard-height wrist or palm rest, because you don’t want a rest that’s too tall and forces you to poke downward at your keys. If you don’t use a wrist rest, this won’t matter to you, but I can’t live without one. When I couldn’t pair my HyperX Wrist Rest with the MX Mechanical, I was very frustrated. Fortunately, there are low-profile wrist rests on the market and Logitech even makes one, which was designed originally for the MX Keys but works fine with the MX Mechanical. 

I bought the $20 MX Palm Rest, which is just 0.31 inches (7.8 mm) tall and 16.5 inches (419 mm) wide, which makes it ideal for the MX Mechanical but overlong for the MX Mechanical Mini. It doesn’t have the soft gel or memory foam that I like to see in my rests, but it is fairly soft and has a nice, smooth surface. However, the bottom doesn’t grip the desk well enough and it can slip out of place sometimes.

The fact that they're so thin makes them easy to put in a bag. The Mini fits perfectly into a bag on the go, though the longer, full-size keyboard sticks out of anything but the largest backpacks.

Putting height aside for a moment, the MX Mechanical is 17.1 x 5.2 inches (433.9 x 131.7 mm)  and 1.8 pounds (828 g) which is a bit more compact than Razer’s full-size Black Widow V3 Pro (17.7 x 9.8 inches, 450.7 x 248.4 mm). The Mechanical Mini is 12.3 x 5.2 inches (312.6 x 131.7 mm) and 1.3 pounds (612g) which is much smaller than the iQuinix A80 Explorer (12.6 x 6.3 inches, 3.5 pounds). 

Layout of Logitech MX Mechanical / Mini

The Logitech MX Mechanical has a full, 110-key layout, including a numpad, arrow keys and a block of keys for Ins, Home, Del, End, Pg Up and Pg Dn. Above those keys are three dedicated buttons to switch to each of the three device profiles, no key combo required. 

Above the numpad sit four shortcuts for calculator, search, lock and show/hide desktop. Annoyingly, Logitech does not provide a dedicated print screen key, even though most full-size keyboards have one of those and don’t have a calculator button. However, using the Options+ software, I turned the show/hide screen key into a print screen key.

There are no dedicated media keys but, keys on  the function row double as brightness, mute, emoticon and media keys. There are, however dedicated volume up and down buttons to the right of F12. You can toggle function key mode on and off by hitting Fn + Esc.

The MX Mechanical Mini has only 84 keys in a very compact design that has all the hallmarks of a 75 percent layout. There’s no number pad, but there are arrow keys and a right column with Pg Up, Pg Dn, Home, End and Delete keys. As on the MX Mechanical, the function row doubles as a media key row but, instead of adjusting brightness, the first three function keys double as device switching keys that take you to profiles 1, 2 or 3. You also get a play / pause button but no next or previous track buttons. 

Since the keyboards are made to work with either macOS or Windows computers, one thing you’ll notice is that the Alt, Ctrl and Windows (Start) keys are all labeled with both Mac and Windows legends. You can switch between Windows and Mac layouts by holding the function key and the letter P for Windows or O for Mac.

Key Switches and Caps on Logitech MX Mechanical / Mini

The Logitech MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini come with your choice of clicky blue, linear red or tactile “quiet” brown switches. All of the switches are low-profile Kailh Choc V2 switches, though Logitech says the brown switches have been specially tweaked to be quieter than the standard ones. Unfortunately, if you don’t like them, you can’t remove them as they are not hot-swappable.

Kailh Choc V2 switches have 3.2 mm of travel with 1.3 mm of pre-travel before the actuation point. The blue and red switches require 43 grams of actuation force while the official brown switches require 45 grams. However, it’s unclear if making the browns quieter caused Kailh to change these specs. In our experience testing in the office, the brown switches were not appreciably quieter than the blue ones; they just had a lower, less obtrusive pitch.

For reference, full-sized Cherry MX Blue, MX Red and MX Brown switches have 4 mm of travel with 2.2 mm of pre-travel before they actuate. The MX Blues require 50 grams of force to actuate while the Browns and Reds require 45 grams. With less travel and force needed, the keys on the Logitech MX Mechanical / Mini feel much lighter, making them good for fast typing. However, even with the reduced travel of 3.2 mm, I never felt myself bottoming out.

The ABS keycaps are pretty flat with a slight indentation that reminded me of the caps on laptops. They easily picked up and showed my finger oils, making the keyboard look a little greasy after I’d only used it for a little more than a week. In theory, you could change out the key caps, but you’d need ones that work with low-profile switches. I tried putting one of my Akko ASA keycaps on one of the switches and it snapped on easily, but it made the key stick a bit when I was pressing it.

Typing Experience on Logitech MX Mechanical / Mini 

I tested the Logitech MX Mechanical with blue clicky switches and the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini with brown tactile switches. I always prefer clicky switches so I used the Mechanical as my daily driver for a week and found that it offers truly fantastic tactility and just the right amount of resistance and travel. 

I normally use a full-height keyboard with terminal-style ASA keycaps and Kailh Box White switches so it took me about a day to get used to the low-profile keys and their mostly-flat caps. However, once I adapted, I was as fast as I ever have been and made fewer errors too. On the 10FastFingers typing test, I scored 109 words per minute with just a 4 percent error rate, when I normally am at 100 to 105 wpm with the same or a slightly higher error rate. I think the slightly-reduced travel and actuation force of the low profile keys helped me work faster.

Typing on the MX Mechanical keyboard with blue switches was not just speedy, but also comfy;  I didn’t have to push as hard with my fingers and yet I also didn’t bottom out. However, the fact that I couldn’t use my favorite wrist rest, the HyperX Wrist Rest, and had to use the inferior MX Palm Rest took away from my comfort. 

My colleague Andrew E. Freedman spent more than a week using the MX Mechanical Mini with brown switches as his daily driver at work on a Mac, and he enjoyed the typing experience. He typically uses tactiles switches, and found them to be comfortable, though louder than the silent switches he uses on his own personal board.  I found that the brown switches were not springy enough for my taste (as I find most browns), but I was able to hit 105 wpm and about a 3% error rate on the typing test.

Interestingly, despite Logitech’s claims, the brown switches did not seem significantly quieter than the blue ones in our tests (to several of our ears, anyway).. As we clacked on them at our adjacent desks, both were clearly audible to our nearby coworker, though the clicky blue switches were much higher pitched and more shrill. So, if you’re concerned about keyboard noise, the brown switches give off less offensive noise, but it’s not as if you can’t hear them.

Connectivity and Logi Flow on Logitech MX Mechanical / Mini

Both the Logitech MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini can connect to up to three different devices via an included Logi Bolt USB dongle or Bluetooth LE. While three profiles is probably enough for most people, competitors offer even more. For example, the Akko 3098B can have up to five different connections, including three Bluetooth profiles, a 2.4-GHz dongle and wired mode. The MX Mechanical / Mini cannot transfer data over its USB-C connection, so a wired mode isn’t possible. (You can still use it while it's charging, however, just over the wireless connection.)

The keyboards come with a single Logi Bolt dongle in the box that’s paired to the keyboard and will work right away without software, though if you want to pair with a Bolt dongle you got elsewhere – perhaps with a MX Master 3S mouse – you’ll need to use the Logi Options+ software to make that happen. I primarily used a Bluetooth connection, and I found it as stable as using the Bolt.

Note that Logi Bolt dongles don’t work with older Logitech devices that require a Unifying Receiver and Unifying Receivers won’t connect with the MX Mechanical. Connecting via regular Bluetooth LE requires no special dongles or software.

Whatever method you use to connect to your devices, you have two ways to switching them: either manually or via Logi Flow. If you wish to switch manually, the MX Mechanical has three dedicated Easy-Switch keys labeled 1, 2 and 3 while the MX Mechanical Mini assigns these to F1, F2 and F3 which you must pair with the Fn key (or convert your function row to a media row). In my testing, switching among a Windows 10 desktop, a Windows 11 laptop and a Raspberry Pi (running Linux) was quick and painless, with a delay of less than a second between the time I hit the Easy-Switch key and when the connection changed.

One of the main selling points (if not the main selling point) of the Logitech MX Mechanical  and MX Mechanical Mini are their ability to use Logi Flow in concert with an MX Master mouse. The goal is to turn multiple computers into one giant desktop. With an MX Master 3S and an MX Mechanical connected to both my laptop and desktop, I was able to switch between the two devices simply by dragging my pointer off of the right side of the desktop’s screen and onto the laptop’s display. I also copied and pasted content between the two computers.

To set up Logi Flow, all I had to do was click the Flow tab in Options+ after selecting my mouse (this only works if you are using it with a compatible Logitech mouse) and then drag boxes representing each computer around so that laptop box was to the right of the desktop one. That told the software to switch devices once I moved to the right. I could similarly configure Flow to see my laptop as being located above, below or to the left of my desktop. To make the MX Mechanical work with flow, I just had to turn the Link Keyboard option on.

My desktop has four monitors laid out in a 2x2 configuration. One issue I had with Flow is that, whether I dragged my pointer to the right of the top right monitor or the bottom right monitor, it still moved to the laptop, which was sitting on the bottom right of my desk. So I ended up accidentally moving to my laptop several times, until I enabled another option in Flow, which only changes the device if you’re holding down the CTRL key while you drag your pointer off screen.

A word of caution about Flow: it only runs on devices that have Logi Options+ installed. So, if you are working with a Raspberry Pi, a Chromebook or an Android tablet, you’ll have to switch to those manually.

Software and Customization of Logitech MX Mechanical / Mini

Logitech’s Logi Options+ software, the next-generation of its Logi Options app, is powerful and easy-to-use, but still leaves some room for improvement. When you launch Options+, you’re given a list of your currently-installed Logitech devices and a button to add new ones. 

If the MX Mechanical isn’t paired yet, you can click the Add Device button and then choose among wireless connectivity options: Bluetooth or Logi Bolt (if the dongle is plugged in). If you choose Bluetooth, you’ll be kicked to Windows’ Bluetooth menu but, if you click Bolt, the pairing process will take place in the app.The first time you connect the MX Mechanical / Mini, Options+ will give you a tour of the device, showing you what you can configure on it. 

The Logitech MX Mechanical / Mini has four tabs in Options+: Keys, Backlighting, Easy Switch and Settings. Keys, the most important of these, shows you a complete map of your keyboard with reprogrammable keys highlighted by a white box.

To change a key’s mapping, all you need to do is click on it and then choose from one of about four dozen options, including Search, Lock, adjust brightness and zoom in / out. You can also assign a keyboard shortcut to a key or have it open a particular file or folder. One of the built-in options is screen capture (aka print screen), so I reassigned the Show / Hide desktop key to use that functionality.

Unfortunately, Options+ doesn’t let you remap any key you want. It only works with the function keys, the Insert / Del / Home / End / Pg Up / Pg Dn block and the four keys above the numpad (on the MX Mechanical only). That’s a missed opportunity, because some folks would like to remap their numpad or their arrow keys or maybe even characters they don’t use much. It’s your keyboard, so why shouldn’t you be able to remap the A key if you want to? You can use a third-party solution such as SharpKeys if you want to, but Options+ should let you do this.

The Backlighting tab allows you to choose the backlight pattern from among six options. These are Static, Contrast, Breathing, Waves, Reaction and Random. You can also disable the backlight entirely from here. However, you can also switch among these options by hitting the Fn + volume down key.

The Easy-Switch tab does nothing more than show a list of which three devices your keyboard is paired with. You can’t delete or add pairings from here. But must use standard Bluetooth or Logi Bolt pairing to make a change.

Finally, the Settings tab contains a few additional options, including enabling battery saving mode when the battery drops below 10 percent, forcing the keyboard to stay in a Windows layout, toggling the backlight or changing the function keys back into media keys and vice versa. The latter two options can be performed by keyboard shortcuts, so they aren’t strictly necessary here. You can also check for firmware updates and back up your settings.

Battery Life of Logitech MX Mechanical / Mini

Logitech claims that both the MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini get 15 days of battery life if the backlight is on and up to 10 months of endurance with it off. I didn’t have time to test these claims scientifically, but after a week of use with the backlight mostly off, the MX Mechanical still had 95 percent of its battery left, according to Logi Options+. 

Both keyboards charge via USB-C and come with a USB-C to Type-A cable in the box. Though the keyboard can’t act as a wired device, it can charge while connected wirelessly. So if you’re running low on juice, you can plug it into your computer’s USB port while you work.

Bottom Line

There’s a lot to like about the Logitech MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini keyboards. Both offer an excellent typing experience, powerful customization via software, long battery life and easy switching among devices. However, at $169 for the MX Mechanical and $149 for the MX Mechanical Mini before any Logitech promo codes that you may find, these peripherals are more expensive than less well-known competitors with more features and better aesthetics. 

The Akko 3098B, for example, goes for just $98 and works with up to five devices, has hot-swappable switches and comes with stylish but still conservative ASA-style key caps. However, Akko’s keyboard doesn’t come with very good switches by default — if you want to bring your own, you’d have to budget another $50 or so to buy them, at which point you’re closer to the cost of the MX Mechanical anyway.

To really make the most of the Logitech MX Mechanical / Mini, you need to be using an MX series mouse such as the MX Master 3S, which will allow you to switch devices via Logi Flow. And you need to be OK with, if not excited about, working with low-profile keys and a low-profile wrist rest. However, if you can afford the premium, Logitech’s keyboards will make you more comfortable and productive.

Logitech’s MX Master series has long set the gold standard for productivity mice, thanks to a bevy of helpful features, including a scroll wheel that switches between smooth and ratcheted motion, a thumb wheel for other functions, a slew of programmable buttons and the ability to switch between three wireless connections. The Logitech MX Master 3S offers just a few changes from its immediate predecessor, the MX Master 3, upgrading to an 8,000 DPI sensor from a 4,000 DPI one, changing to quieter (but less tactile) switches and using a Logi Bolt dongle instead of a Logitech Unifying receiver.

However, the $99 Logitech MX Master 3S is the best wireless mouse for productivity mostly because of what it retains from the prior model: a fantastic hand-friendly grip, strong build quality, Logitech’s Flow software for moving your pointer between different devices, plus a ton of customization possibilities thanks to Logitech’s powerful Options+ app. If you’re looking for a mouse to help you code, edit videos, crop photos or just get work done, this one is hard to beat.

Specifications for Logitech MX Master 3S

Design and Comfort of Logitech MX Master 3S

If you’ve seen the previous-gen Logitech MX Master 3, you’d be forgiven for not being able to tell it apart from the MX Master 3S. The design hasn’t changed at all, though the color selection has, ever-so-slightly, as there are now graphite, black and light gray colors instead of just black and mid-gray. According to Logitech, the black MX Master 3S will only be available at brick and mortar retailers. The graphite color is about as bland of a shade of gray as one can imagine, while the light gray is pretty much white and looks nice but shows dirt more easily. I wish Logitech would offer bolder color choices as it did with the “Midnight Teal” MX Master 2S, but the goal here is a very conservative look that won’t stand out too much in the office. 

At 3.3 x 2 x 4.9 inches  (84.3 x 51 x 129.4 mm) and 0.31 pounds (141g), the MX Master 3S is not a small mouse, but it’s in the same ballpark as competitors, such as the Razer’s Pro Click (3.1 x 1.8 x 5 inches, 0.23 pounds). With that size and dimensions, it’s nicely shaped for someone with medium-to-large hands and it just feels wonderful to hold. The main touchpoints on the mouse – the left side and heel area – are all made from luxuriously rubberized material that’s extremely soft and pleasant for resting your hand on.

There’s a gentle scoop-shaped slope on the left side and a resting spot for your thumb (this is definitely a right-handed mouse) that doubles as an extra, configurable button, though I wish this “hidden button” under the thumb rest was easier to press as I needed to unnaturally reach back to hit it, because the pressable part is at the base of the thumb. On the MX Master 3, which has been my daily driver for months, this button was extremely stiff but on the MX Master 3S, it’s much softer though still in the same, less-than-convenient place. 

The forward / back buttons and horizontal scroll wheel are conveniently-placed right above the thumb rest area, along with an LED charge-indicator light that only lights up when you’re charging the mouse or it’s low on battery. On top of the mouse are the scroll wheel, right and left click buttons and a small button below the scroll wheel that’s configurable but defaults to changing the scroll wheel’s mode.

Using magnets to adjust the amount of friction, the “MagSpeed” wheel can toggle between FreeSpin and Ratchet mode scrolling. So, if you want to scroll really quickly, the wheel can loosen up and offer very little resistance, allowing you to go past 1,000 lines per second. But, if you need precision, it will switch back to providing tactile bumps as you move. By default, the Logitech Options+ software uses a feature called SmartShift to switch the modes back and forth based on how fast you are spinning the wheel. In practice, I found SmartShift, which you can adjust the sensitivity of in software, more than adequate so I never needed to use the manual toggle button.

The bottom of the Logitech MX Master 3S is identical to the prior model, with three smooth black strips to help the device glide around, a power switch, the Darkfield sensor and the device-switching button. We’ll cover this more below when we talk about connectivity. But having to turn the mouse over in order to switch from one connection to another is really lame, although if you’re primarily using the mouse with one computer at a time, this probably won’t matter to you.

For charging, there’s a USB-C port on the front of the mouse, in a recessed space. You can’t strictly use the mouse via a wired USB connection, but it can charge while connected wirelessly and I found that having it plugged in did not make it any more difficult to move the mouse around.

New and Polarizing Buttons on the Logitech MX Master 3S

In the most radical change from prior MX Master mice, the MX Master 3S’ left and right click buttons use new, quiet switches that Logitech says offer 90 percent noise reduction over the prior model. The switches are indeed significantly quieter than those of most mice, but they also have a completely different feel which can seem mushier and less tactile. 

My first reaction to these buttons was negative, as they seem to offer less feedback than regular buttons. However, they also appear to require less actuation force which means that I don’t have to press as hard and, in theory, my clicking finger should get less wear and tear. After using the mouse for a few days, I became accustomed to the softer feel and, at this point, I think I like it better as it does offer some nice tactility and never makes me feel like I’m bottoming out while clicking.

I also showed the MX Master 3S’s buttons to a few other people, none of whom spent much time with it. My coworker, Andrew, who likes quieter keyboard switches appreciated the lighter feel. However, my wife and son really disliked it.

Whatever you think about the feel of the mouse buttons, they definitely deliver on their promise of being quieter. I rapid-clicked the MX Master 3S and the MX Master 3 on a Google Meet call with my coworkers and they could clearly hear the 3 but barely made out the 3S. However, neither mouse was audible when I turned on Google Meet’s noise-canceling feature, which is enabled by default. Given that Zoom has a similar feature, it’s not clear that having a quieter mouse matters for conference calls. However, if you’re in an in-person meeting or working in close-quarters with others, the lower noise level could be helpful.

Productivity Performance of Logitech MX Master 3S

The Logitech MX Master 3S is a joy to work with. The combination of its comfy grip, electromagnetic scroll wheel, thumb wheel and fantastic sensor makes it easy to get more done. The Darkfield sensor works smoothly on just about any surface, even glass. When I placed it on top of a glass tablet screen, navigation was just as accurate as it was on a mousepad. 

The sensor can go from 200 all the way up to 8,000 DPI, double the 4,000 DPI of the MX Master 3. However, the mouse defaults to 1,000 DPI (as it did on the MX Master 3) so you have to go into the Logi Options+ app and change it before you’ll actually see a difference. 

Logitech told me that the purpose of doubling the sensor DPI is to help users who have multiple monitors move their pointers around all that screen real estate without pushing the mouse too far and overworking your wrists. I’m the ideal audience for this feature, because I use a four-monitor setup at home and, indeed, turning up the DPI in Logi Options+ made it easier for me to navigate around my desktops, but I’m not sure that I need much more than 4,000 DPI. Turning my DPI up all the way to 8,000 or close to it made the pointer too fast for me to avoid overshooting my targets. However, 5,000 DPI seemed like a sweet spot on my four-monitor setup.

The MagSpeed scroll wheel was a huge convenience to me editing long documents, vertically navigating large spreadsheets or reading web pages. I found the SmartShift feature more than adequate for switching between FreeSpin and Ratchet modes automatically so I didn’t need to manually toggle using the shift wheel mode button.

I found the thumbwheel particularly useful because it allowed me to zoom in and out on web pages, documents or PHP and JavaScript files I was editing in Notepad++. In addition to using it for zooming, you can configure the wheel for horizontal scrolling, volume control, navigating among tabs, forward/back or a keyboard shortcut.

Connectivity and Logitech Flow on MX Master 3S

Like its predecessors, the Logitech MX Master 3S can connect to up to three devices wirelessly and quickly switch among them using either the Easy-Switch button on its bottom or the Logi Flow feature of the Logi Options+ app. You can connect via either Bluetooth or a Logi Bolt dongle. One Logi Bolt dongle that's already pre-paired with your mouse comes in the box, but you can also use a dongle that you got elsewhere if you pair with it using Options+. You don’t need the software to do Bluetooth pairing, which is important because only Windows and macOS can run the app.

Note that the MX Master 3S is not backward compatible with Logitech’s Unifying Receiver, which was the dongle standard before Bolt and the one used with the MX Master 3. The Logi Bolt is also not backward compatible with devices that work with the Unifying Receiver. The company has been switching to Bolt from Unifying Receiver because Bolt offers better security and less latency, particularly in environments with lots of wireless devices. But if you’re invested in multiple Logitech devices and don’t want to use multiple USB ports for those devices, the transition is still a pain.

The Logi Flow feature is really helpful if you have multiple Windows or macOS devices side-by-side and you want to use them as if they were one long desktop. I activated Flow on my Windows 10 desktop and my Windows 11 laptop, which I placed to the right of my monitors. After a very simple setup process in which I selected the devices and positioned them as boxes next to each other in Options+, I was able to switch computers just by dragging my mouse pointer off of the right side of the screen.

Because I have four monitors on my desktop, stacked in a 2x2 layout, I sometimes accidentally ended up dragging my pointer onto the laptop when I was just trying to move between the top right and bottom right monitors as going off the right side of the top monitor or the bottom monitor both took me to the laptop. I strongly recommend enabling the “Hold CTRL and Move Cursor to Edge” setting, which won’t switch devices unless you’re also holding down the CTRL key.

Perhaps most importantly, I was able to take the contents of the clipboard with me when I switched between my two PCs, copying text or an image on the laptop and then pasting it into any app I wanted to on the desktop. This is particularly useful if I want to grab screenshots from Windows 11 and then edit them on my Windows 10 computer. 

If you use Flow a lot, you will really benefit from using one of Logitech’s MX Mechanical keyboards (or its older, non-mechanical MX Keys keyboards) as they can change profiles automatically along with your mouse. After pairing my MX Mechanical keyboard with the laptop and toggling the “Link Keyboard” option to on in Logi Options, the system worked flawlessly as I dragged my pointer back and forth. 

If you want to switch to a device that can’t run Logi Options+, you can’t use Flow and must rely on the Easy-Switch button. I use a Raspberry Pi with Linux as part of my workflow, so I found it really frustrating that the tiny Easy-Switch button is on the bottom of the mouse where it’s hard to reach. Other Logitech Mice, such as the Triathlon M720, solve this problem by putting that button on top, but the MX Master line hasn’t gotten the memo that some users need easier manual switching. It would be nice if you could custom configure one of the other buttons, perhaps the Shift wheel button or thumb button, to serve as Easy-Switch. But at least right now, you cannot. It would also be nice if switching devices manually on your MX Mechanical keyboard would switch the mouse to the same device, but that’s not an option either.

Software and Customization of Logitech MX Master 3S

You can use the Logitech MX Master 3S without any software at all and it will operate at default settings for the buttons, wheels and DPI. However, to get the most out of it or to use Flow, you need to install Logi Options+, which is the new name for Logitech’s Options software. Available for Windows or macOS, Options+ allows you to customize each button and both scroll wheels by app, control the MagSpeed wheel’s DPI and modes, set up Flow and see a list of all the devices your mouse is paired with. The software also backs up your settings to the cloud, should you need to reinstall the software or start fresh on a new computer.

I found that customizing the buttons provided a really good way to maximize my productivity, but you need to make sure you have the settings tweaked for the apps you use most. By default, the thumb wheel enables horizontal scrolling in Windows but tab switching in Chrome. But I wanted to make sure that it zooms in Chrome and horizontal scrolls in Excel and was able to do so. 

Though Options+ includes default settings for a number of apps, including Word, Powerpoint, Chrome, Edge, Zoom and Teams, you can add any application you want as I found when I created custom settings for Notepad++, my favorite code editor. When I wanted to program the shift wheel button to switch tabs in the program, a function that normally requires hitting CTRL + PgUp, I simply selected Keyboard Shortcut as the output for that button in Notepad++.

As powerful as Logi Options+ is, there’s still plenty of room for improvement. As noted above, you can’t program any of the buttons to switch devices – you can only use the bottom button for that. I also couldn’t find a way to set any of my buttons to mute my microphone in Windows, though there is an option to make it mute your speakers. Since so many of the tools I use are web-based, I’d really love to be able to customize the buttons by website, rather than having the same controls for anything I do in Chrome or Edge. For example, it would be more helpful if I could program the horizontal scroll wheel to be zoom in Google Docs but horizontal scroll in Google Sheets and volume control in Google Meet.

Battery Life of Logitech MX Master 3S

Logitech rates the Logitech MX Master 3S for up to 70 days of battery life, just like the MX Master 3. There wasn’t time to put this claim to the test, but after about a week of wireless use, Logi Options+ reported that the battery was still at 95 percent of capacity. The MX Master 3, which has been my daily driver for several months, seems to need a fresh charge every 6 weeks or so.

The good news is that, if your MX Master 3S is running low on juice, you can use it while it is charging. Just keep in mind that it needs a wireless connection to your computer to work even when it’s plugged in.

Bottom Line

Whether you’re a developer, a creative professional, an office worker or a student, having a better mouse can help you get more done in less time. At $99, the Logitech MX Master 3S is expensive, but appropriately priced for a top-of-the-line productivity mouse as it matches the MSRP of both its predecessor and its main competitors: the Microsoft Precision Mouse and the Razer Pro Click, neither of which have thumb wheels or Logi Flow. And, while you can get a decent wireless mouse for far less, the MX Master 3S can change the way you work, especially if you use multiple devices. The price doesn't have to be a problem either if you can find a Logitech promo code to help bring the cost down.

If you already have an MX Master 3, the upgrades probably don’t provide a compelling enough reason for you to upgrade (you may even be turned off by the quiet buttons). And if you see an MX Master 3, which Logitech says that it is going to stop making, at a solid discount, you should strongly consider it. However, if you want the best wireless productivity mouse on the market today, the Logitech MX Master 3S is it.

Looking for an ergonomic productivity mouse? You’ve probably noticed there aren’t a ton of options out there, especially in the premium range. 

That’s why the new Logitech Lift vertical mouse is pretty exciting. It’s a new sibling for Logitech’s MX Vertical mouse — which was already our gold standard for ergonomic productivity mice — for an entirely new audience. The Lift is smaller and lighter than the MX Vertical — it’s specifically designed for users with small- to medium-sized hands. It also has quieter, more intuitive-placed buttons, is available  in multiple color combos and it comes in a left-hand version (surprisingly rare considering how not ambidextrous vertical mice are). 

If the MX Vertical is your ride-or-die and you have large hands, the Lift may not be the mouse for you — it’s not a direct replacement. But if the MX Vertical is just a little too big or chunky or right-handed, the Lift might be the best wireless mouse for you. 

The Lift costs $69.99 (perhaps less if there's a sale or a current Logitech promo code) and comes in rose (pink and pale pink), graphite (black and gray), and pale gray (off-white and white). Unfortunately, the left-hand version comes in graphite only. 

Specifications

Design and Comfort of Logitech Lift

The Logitech Lift is a vertical mouse, which means it’s tilted on its side instead of flat like a standard mouse. It’s not completely vertical; the Lift rests at an “optimal” 57-degree angle, which is a more natural angle than completely horizontal or vertical.

The Lift’s vertical design is meant to put your hand, wrist, and forearm in a more ergonomic position, take pressure off the transverse carpal ligament and reduce muscle movement in general. Whether this translates to maximum comfort will still depend on the individual, though. I didn’t find the mouse’s position to be any more or less comfortable than my regular mouse, but my husband, who has undergone multiple hand and wrist surgeries, said there was “no question” that the Lift felt better.

The Lift is housed in a matte plastic casing and has a soft, rubbery grip where your palm will sit. It has six buttons, four on the finger side (left-click, right-click, a clickable scroll wheel, and a small button under the scroll wheel that switches DPI) and two on the thumb side. All of the buttons except for the button under the scroll wheel are comfortable to use; the DPI button is in an awkward place and is definitely not something I’d want to be clicking more than very occasionally. The scroll wheel button, DPI button and the two thumb buttons are programmable.

The bottom of the mouse has an on/off switch and a button that switches profiles (you can connect the Lift to up to three computers at once). There’s also a removable panel, under which you’ll find the battery (1x AA) and a USB dongle.

Performance of Logitech Lift

I thought it would take longer to get used to the Lift’s vertical design, but the Lift was so comfortable and intuitively designed that I felt at ease the second I started using it. However, this may not be the case for all users, as the Lift is specifically designed for people with small- to medium-sized hands.

According to Logitech’s size guide, my hands are on the larger side of medium, and the Lift feels great, although the tips of my fingers extend slightly past the Lift’s left and right mouse buttons. My husband’s hands are much larger than mine and his fingertips aren’t anywhere near the buttons when the Lift is in his palm. Fit is everything with a mouse like this, so my husband will have to stick with the MX Vertical.

Feeling at ease is one thing, but getting used to a vertical mouse for more precise movements — such as gaming or Photoshop, where pixel-perfect accuracy counts — is a different story. Like other vertical mice, the Lift brings your hand up slightly higher. This is more ergonomic, but it makes it harder to accurately control the mouse’s sensor — and it’s something I wasn’t even slightly closer to getting used to after a week and a half of testing.

I was especially impressed with how well-placed most of the Lift’s buttons (minus the DPI button) were. The buttons offer a small amount of tactile feedback — it’s not a lot, and I generally prefer a little more, but it does make for extremely quiet clicking, so it will work well in an office setting. Still, if you’re used to clickier mice, you’ll probably find the Lift’s switches a little mushy. The DPI button offers no tactile feedback at all, pretty much solidifying its status as a button I would never use.

Software: Logi Options+

The Lift pairs with Logitech’s Logi Options+, the still-in-beta successor to Logitech Options. You don’t need Logi Options+ to use the Lift, but you do need it if you want to customize the Lift, see the mouse’s remaining battery life, and unlock its advanced productivity features.

You can use Logi Options+ to set pointer speed (by percentage, not DPI) and customize the Lift’s four programmable buttons. Options+’s button remapping capabilities are pretty advanced — not only can you choose from a wealth of options (mostly productivity-oriented) for each button, but you can also set up customized profiles for different apps. When I first opened Options+, it even offered to install and set up pre-made profiles for several common apps. However, when I tried this, several of the profiles didn’t download properly and therefore didn’t work.

Logi Options+ is also where you can set up Logitech Flow, a neat productivity feature that lets you jump between up to three different PCs, even copying and pasting content from one to another. This feature is pretty useful for people who use more than one device (like me), even if it takes a moment to move between devices.

Battery Life

Unlike the MX Vertical, which has a rechargeable battery, the Lift is powered by a single AA battery, which Logitech claims lasts for up to 24 months. Obviously, this will depend on how you use the Lift. I’ve been using the Lift pretty regularly for about a week and a half, and I haven’t turned it off at all, and battery life is down to 95 percent.

I personally don’t mind peripherals with non-rechargeable batteries, especially if it means serious gains in battery life. But it’s a little surprising to see a non-rechargeable battery in a premium productivity mouse, especially when the MX Vertical has a rechargeable battery with a decent (up to four months) lifespan.

Bottom Line

If you’ve got small- to medium-sized hands and are looking for a vertical mouse, the Logitech Lift is an excellent option. The Lift is lightweight, comfortable, intuitive, and packed with high-end productivity features.

But, like most ergonomic peripherals, the Lift is perfect for some people…and not so much for others. The Lift is designed for people with smaller hands; if you have large hands or long fingers, you’ll probably be better off with the Logitech MX Vertical. And while the Lift performs well in a general office setting, anyone who needs an exacting degree of accuracy from their mouse will probably have trouble getting used to the Lift’s vertical design and silent-but-mushy buttons.

Today we have a massive deal travelling at warp-speeds to land in our Real Deals - the Logitech G604 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse. With over 50% off of its usual retail price, this is the cheapest we've ever seen the G604 and matches any previous low prices - according to price-checkers like the Amazon Camelizer.   

Logitech's G604 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse features dual connectivity between Lightspeed wireless and Bluetooth and is also equipped with Logitech's Hero 21K sensor. There are 15 fully-programmable buttons, with six buttons located on the side for use in popular games genres like MOBA and MMORPG.

The G604 wireless mouse also boasts 240 hours with one AA battery whilst gaming in Lightspeed mode, and a staggering 5.5 months if using Bluetooth for normal use. See how it compares to other wireless gaming mice that we've had a look at. 

It does, however, lack removable weights, which let you adjust the mouse's heft. In exchange, though, you get a scroll wheel that can either be set in ratcheted or smooth scrolling - with the press of a button.

For the battery, you will need to use either a standard or rechargeable AA battery, although it may not be as convenient as having an internal built-in battery.

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Just last month, we wrote about the G Pro wireless being $38 off, but clearly, Logitech wasn’t done in discounting one of the best gaming mice you can buy today!

At Amazon, the Logitech G Pro Wireless gaming mouse is now just $89.99 — a big $40 saving.

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How good is the G Pro wireless? Well, the fact it’s taken one of the top spots on our best wireless mouse should give you a hint. 

From the ambidextrous design and rapid response time, to the premium, lightweight construction and rechargeable battery with 48 hours of life, this is a stylish option for any home gaming setup.

When it came to testing it at the list price, our only complaint was its expensive cost. But with this 31% price cut, that problem has been solved. If you’re a gaming enthusiast looking for a wireless option, this is a great choice.

Logitech's G502 Lightspeed mouse typically tends to get most of the attention when talking about Logitech's best gaming mouse contenders, but it's not the only lightspeed gaming mouse under the Logitech umbrella. If you're willing to supply your mouse with the occasional AA battery, there's also the Logitech G604, which has the same wireless tech as the G502, the same sensor, more buttons and is now at its lowest price since 2019 over at Amazon.

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Part of what makes the G502 so popular is how it borrows its design and ergonomics from the wired Hero/Proteus Core mouse, which was Logitech's flagship gaming mouse before the wireless Lightspeed brand. But while that mouse was built specifically for shooters, its 11 programmable buttons can sometimes come up a little short for players who prefer genres like MMOs and MOBAs.

Enter the Logitech G604 Lightspeed. It's got 15 programmable buttons, including 6 side buttons, plus the same lightspeed wireless tech and hero sensor as the G502. That means it can support DPIs up to 25,600 and has the same 1ms report rate when lightspeed tech is turned on (there's also a regular Bluetooth mode that drains battery more slowly). 

It does, however, lack the G502's removable weights, which let you adjust that mouse's heft. In exchange, though, you get a scroll wheel that can either move in set, ratcheted increments or scroll smoothly with the press of a button.

The key tradeoff with this mouse is that it requires a AA battery rather than charging via an internal battery, so it may not be the best wireless mouse for you. But Logitech also advertises that you can get 240 hours of life off of one battery in lightspeed mode and 5.5 months in the less-demanding Bluetooth mode.

If you're looking for a premium mouse but are willing to sacrifice weights and an internal battery for more buttons and a cheaper price, this is a great pick.

Get $38 off the Logitech G Pro wireless gaming mouse at Amazon, which takes it down to just $91.99.

We’ve written about this premium, ambidextrous gaming mouse as a deal before, but even we didn’t expect the price to fall this low!

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When we tested the G Pro Wireless, it was good enough to take one of the top spots on our best wireless mouse list, for its accessible ambidextrous design, rapid response time and lightweight construction for fast navigation in the heat of gameplay. Plus, the rechargeable battery can go for 48 hours on one charge. 

Our only complaint was the price, which has been resolved by this deep 29% discount, to make for a great cable-free option for any gaming enthusiast.

Amazon Prime Day is here and now is the time to upgrade how you work with your computer. Logitech have some great deals on gaming peripherals such as keyboards, mice and headsets.

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Last year at this time, webcams were in such high demand and short supply that it was nearly impossible to find the best webcam and clear industry leader, Logitech's C920, in stock for anything less than scalper prices. That's when we started to see a slew of cameras from lesser-known brands such as Ausdom, whose AF640 we tested and found to be very similar in quality to the C920. 

The Ausdom AF640 has a similar design to the C920 with a form factor that makes it easy to mount on a monitor and rotate, along with a high-quality, built-in microphone. Like the C920, the AF640 records in 1080p, 30 fps, but it actually has a wider field of view (90 degrees versus 78 degrees) and its mic was unquestionably better in our tests. When we took the same pictures with both webcams, we noted that the difference were slight, though colors on the C920 were a bit more vibrant and images were just a bit more detailed.

Fast forward to spring 2021 and, with shortages improving, you can now snag a Logitech C920 for less than $80 and, at its regular price, score an Ausdom AF640 for $39. However, in an amazing early Prime Day sale, you can now score the AF640 for just $8.99 at Amazon after you apply the coupon code YJB57BK9 or just check the redeem button.

If you need a webcam, whether it's for your primary PC, as a spare or for a Raspberry Pi project, $8.99 is a hard price to resist. As you can see in the comparison images below, the quality is really good.

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When it comes to picking the best gaming mouse, Logitech’s G Pro line of gaming mice is always a great selection, especially when it comes to ultra-lightweight options. But do you know what would makes these pointers even better? An over 30% price cut.

Right now at Amazon, the Logitech G Pro Wireless gaming mouse is available for just $97 — down from its $139 MSRP.

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We gave the G Pro Wireless a brief look in out best wireless mouse list, where we praised its ambidextrous design, removable buttons and lightweight nature. We were disappointed by its price, but this deal helps negate that issue.

So, if you’re an enthusiast on the lookout for the competitive gaming edge in your mouse tech, without the hassle of cables, this is one of the best deals you can pick up right now.

Logitech announced on Earth Day that it has updated the packaging on several of its mice and keyboards to offer information about each product's environmental impact.

The company said it would start to display this data, which it compared to the nutrition facts label found on many foods, in June 2020. Now it has finally updated the packaging for some products, starting with the Logitech G Pro Wireless mouse, a premium peripheral that's designed to compete with the best gaming mice.

That packaging now features a number that "indicates the product’s full lifecycle carbon footprint in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (kg CO2e) taking a typical two year use period." (Which seems low, but at least it's not a single year of use.)

"For the carbon label, every last detail of the product’s journey has been scrutinised," Logitech said in its announcement, "from the sourcing of raw materials, manufacture and transport of the product, energy used during the product’s lifetime and eventual end of life management of the product such as recycling at its end of life."

Logitech added the environmental impact label to seven other products in addition to the G Pro Wireless. Here are the eight products along with their measurements:

• Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse (7.84 kg CO2e)
• Logitech G213 Gaming Keyboard (22.0 kg CO2e)
• Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Mouse (8.64 kg CO2e)
• Logitech G502 HERO Gaming Mouse (7.10 kg CO2e)
• Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC Gaming Mouse (5.51 kg CO2e)
• Logitech G304 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Mouse (8.76 kg CO2e)
• Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Mouse (8.69 kg CO2e)

Logitech said the G Pro Wireless' measurement of 7.84 kg CO2e is "approximately equivalent to a gallon of gas," which means the environmental impact of all these peripherals over the course of two years is less than most people's daily commute.

The company also said it's providing its "entire product carbon impact methodology and measurement processes, as well as the resulting transparency label process for others in the consumer electronics industry to use." More information can be found in the blog post announcing the first products to feature the new carbon labels.

If you've been shopping for a high-quality webcam lately, you might think you'd have an easier time finding an RTX 3080 card or a Ryzen 5000 CPU. For most people, "high-quality" means a Logitech C920 series camera, the big Kahuna of webcams. Unfortunately, in this new work-from-home world, everyone is thinking the same thing and the C920 and its variants (C920e, C920x) are either out-of-stock or available only at jacked-up prices most of the time.

The good news is that there are a lot of excellent Logitech C920 alternatives, which we've tested and ranked on our best webcams to buy now page. One of our favorites, the Aukey PC-LM1E, also known as the Aukey FHD webcam, is now on sale for just $29, reduced from $59. That's one of the best Cyber Monday deals you'll see today.

Below, you can see a couple of sample shots we took with the Aukey FHD webcam. While its colors are a little warm, its image quality was very strong and nearly o par with the Logitech C920 and more-expensive competitors like the Ausdom AF640 (on sale today for $71). 

As you can see, the red in the Tom's Hardware logo on the hat is a really vibrant red and images in the foreground, particularly the skin on the face and hands look smooth and sharp. We shot these near a window so one side of the face is better lit than the other, but your mileage will vary based on your environment.

The Aukey FHD webcam also has a couple of features that even the C920 doesn't. Its base rotates a full 3060 degrees and it tilts up and down further than Logitech's camera.

The camera records at up to 1080p, 30fps and it has an excellent built-in microphone. If anything, we found the mic occasionally too sensitive as it picked up some background noise. For $29, this is a steal.

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