Logitech G PRO X Keyboard

Logitech G PRO X Keyboard Gaming Keyboard Review

Brand: Logitech
Released: September 17, 2024
Updated: 5 months ago
3.5
Overall review score
303
Review insights
49
Scored features
23
Expert reviews

Bottom Line

Choose it for sturdy compact gaming, fast Lightspeed wireless, and deep customization. Skip it if price, noisy keys, missing hot-swap, or 60% layout compromises matter most.

Best for

Best for competitive gamers who want a compact Logitech board with fast wireless, strong build quality, and deep key or lighting customization. It also suits users already comfortable tuning G Hub or adapting a 60%/TKL layout.

Not for

Not for keyboard enthusiasts who prioritize hot-swappable standard switches, quiet acoustics, high polling rates, or maximum value. Productivity users who need dedicated arrows, numpad, or visible secondary legends may also prefer another layout.

Verdict

Reviewers see the Logitech G Pro X family as capable competitive keyboards with sturdy frames, strong wireless performance, useful compact layouts, and unusually deep customization. The best impressions come from Lightspeed reliability, responsive keys, portable cases, and G Hub or Keycontrol flexibility. The tradeoff is that Logitech often asks premium prices while leaving enthusiasts wanting more: hot-swappable switches are missing or proprietary on several newer models, stabilizers and acoustics can be rough, and 60% layouts require real adjustment. Overall sentiment is positive on performance but cautious on value, especially when rivals offer rapid trigger, higher polling, or better sound for similar money.

Feature Scorecards

Summary

49 reviewed features
  • Very positive 4.5-5.0
    6 (12%)
  • Positive 3.5-4.4
    24 (49%)
  • Neutral 2.5-3.4
    16 (33%)
  • Negative 1.5-2.4
    3 (6%)

Pros highlights

  • 4.2
    14 reviews moderate consensus
    build quality: 4.2, 14 reviews, moderate consensus
    Build quality is often praised as sturdy, rigid, and premium-feeling, though the Pro X 60 drew sharp criticism for feeling cheap to some reviewers.
  • 3.5
    13 reviews moderate consensus
    software quality: 3.5, 13 reviews, moderate consensus
    Software quality is polarizing: G Hub can be powerful and polished, but also mediocre, tedious, buggy, or unintuitive depending on reviewer and version.
  • 4.4
    11 reviews strong consensus
    customization options: 4.4, 11 reviews, strong consensus
    Customization is one of the line’s clearest strengths, from hot-swap layouts to Keycontrol, though cost and closed ecosystems limit it on some versions.
  • 4.2
    10 reviews strong consensus
    gaming performance: 4.2, 10 reviews, strong consensus
    Gaming performance is generally strong, with fast, responsive, reliable play; criticism focuses more on value and missing cutting-edge features.
  • 3.9
    10 reviews low consensus
    volume control: 3.9, 10 reviews, low consensus
    Volume control is usually appreciated as convenient, especially side rollers, though a few reviewers disliked placement or cheap feel.
  • 3.5
    10 reviews low consensus
    switch feel: 3.5, 10 reviews, low consensus
    Switch feel varies widely by variant, from smooth and snappy to hollow, overly light, wobbly, or disappointing tactile feel.

Cons highlights

  • 2.5
    22 reviews moderate consensus
    value for money: 2.5, 22 reviews, moderate consensus
    Value for money is the most common concern, with many reviewers saying the boards are expensive for missing or niche features.
  • 2.9
    14 reviews low consensus
    hot-swappable switches: 2.9, 14 reviews, low consensus
    Hot-swappability is a major plus on older Pro X boards but a major complaint on later TKL, 60%, and Rapid versions when absent or proprietary.
  • 3.4
    13 reviews low consensus
    keycap quality: 3.4, 13 reviews, low consensus
    Keycap quality is mixed: PBT and grip draw praise, while ABS caps, oil pickup, thin caps, and cheap feel draw complaints.
  • 2.7
    8 reviews moderate consensus
    legend visibility: 2.7, 8 reviews, moderate consensus
    Legend visibility is a repeated weak point, with complaints about secondary legends, dark spots, and uneven lighting on larger keys.
  • 2.7
    7 reviews low consensus
    rapid trigger support: 2.7, 7 reviews, low consensus
    Rapid Trigger support is sharply variant-dependent: the Rapid model earns praise, while other 60% models are criticized for lacking it.
  • 2.5
    6 reviews moderate consensus
    stabilizer quality: 2.5, 6 reviews, moderate consensus
    Stabilizer quality is mixed to poor, with rattly or mushy stabilized keys recurring despite occasional praise for limited rattle.

Compared With Category Average

Compared with other Gaming Keyboards, this product is above average in portability, wireless performance, ease of switch replacement, near average in build quality, software quality, below average in sound dampening, noise level, materials quality.

Comparison summary

49 compared features
  • Above average 0.4+ pts higher
    5 (10%)
  • Same as average within 0.3 pts
    19 (39%)
  • Below average 0.4+ pts lower
    25 (51%)

Largest category differences

Attribute This product Category average Difference
sound dampening 2.0 4.2 -2.2
noise level 1.8 3.9 -2.1
materials quality 2.4 4.2 -1.9
value for money 2.5 3.7 -1.2
stabilizer quality 2.5 3.9 -1.4
polling rate 2.6 3.9 -1.3
compatibility 2.5 3.9 -1.4
layout options 2.8 4.0 -1.2

Consider This Instead

If you want better noise level

Choose Corsair K65 Plus. It scores 4.6 vs 1.8 for noise level, with a 4.2 overall score.

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If you want better legend visibility

Choose HyperX Alloy Rise. It scores 4.7 vs 2.7 for legend visibility, with a 4.0 overall score.

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Compared in Reviews

Products reviewers directly compared with this model, grouped into quick takeaways.

  • Better: extra features at a similar or lower price The reviewer says the Corsair K70 Pro Mini packs more features at a similar MSRP and lower street price.
  • Better: programmability, polling, and speed switches The reviewer says Corsair offers easier programmability and higher polling, while Logitech’s software is easier to understand.
  • Better: overall experience and battery life The reviewer says the Asus ROG Azoth offers a better all-around experience with much longer battery life.

Apex Pro

  • Worse: switch stability The reviewer says Logitech’s switches are stable enough to beat the Apex Pro in that department.

FAQ

Is the Logitech G Pro X good for gaming?

Yes, reviewers generally found the stronger Pro X models quick, responsive, and reliable for competitive play, especially with Lightspeed wireless. Criticism focused more on price and missing enthusiast features than basic gaming performance.

Is the wireless connection reliable?

Wireless performance is one of the strongest themes in the reviews. Lightspeed was repeatedly described as stable, fast, low-latency, or effectively close to wired use.

Are the switches hot-swappable?

It depends on the version. Older G Pro X models earned praise for easy hot-swapping, while several newer TKL, 60%, or Rapid models were criticized for lacking hot-swap or using proprietary switch systems.

How is the typing experience?

Typing feel is mixed but often good after adjustment. Reviewers praised smooth switches and PBT keycaps on some models, but complained about mushy stabilized keys, hollow sound, or uncomfortable 60% learning curves on others.

Is G Hub software good?

Reviewers disagreed. Some called it polished, powerful, and accessible, while others found it mediocre, tedious, buggy, or harder than necessary for remapping and lighting.

Is it worth the price?

Value is the biggest concern. Reviewers liked the performance and customization, but many felt the premium price was hard to justify when competitors offered hot-swap, rapid trigger, higher polling, or better acoustics.

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