Designed with pros. Engineered to win.
Logitech takes its status as one of the leading brands in esports, very seriously. So much so that they are willing to work hand-in-hand with real pro players in the design of their products. And the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed continues the latest generation of PRO hardware.
The Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed is classified as a 60% keyboard. But what truly sets the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed apart is the fact that it includes and incorporates features that a 60% keyboard, usually, does not. Thanks to Logitech’s new KEYCONTROL system, you are now able to bind more than simple keys to different slots. Using the GHUB software you can bind commands to any key.
Key Features
- 60 percent layout
- 65 hours of battery life
- GHUB software
- Optical switches
Design
The Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed comes in three colour options, black, white and pink. The Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed continues the trend of the G Pro TKL with a predominantly plastic chassis with a metal top plate. This gives the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed a great feel. Sturdy enough to promote confidence and great build quality while weighing in at 610g, for a 60% keyboard, that is rather hefty.
as the name suggests, the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed is a 60% keyboard, which means they had to cut somewhere. You are left with the standard alphanumeric keys and not much else. No arrow keys, no numpad, no nav cluster and no function row. Logitech has their reasons though, they asked those to whom this keyboard is aimed. The pro players and the research showed that these are what pros need.
A great improvement from the previous generation of GPro keyboards, this generation of Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed and the TKL variant, both feature textured doubleshot PBT keycaps that feel great under the finger even after hours of work and play. I have been fortunate to have the first-generation G Pro TKL as well as the lightspeed and now the 60%. The original keycaps on the first generation did suffer from rubbing off after some time of use.
Fortunately, Logitech did not kill off all media keys. the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed features a volume roller situated on the left side of the keyboard. a very clever move as the full-size TKL has its media keys to the right top, much like the G815 and G915 which would require you to remove your right hand from the mouse to use. Now you can simply use your left pinky to adjust the volume. The new Generation also comes with a fantastic hard carry case for when you need to go dominate elsewhere.
Connectivity of the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed comes in USB-C for charging and wired use, while Bluetooth and the Lightspeed receiver each receive their dedicated pairing button on the back. The bottom has single-stage feet and a storage place for your USB-A receiver.
Performance
The Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed is the first time that Logitech has put optical switches in their keyboards. They have always chosen to stick to mechanical switches, in varying forms. The Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed is available in linear and tactile variants. My version has the GX optical Tactile switches.
While gaming felt great, the optical switches have a near-perfect actuation point and the small form factor allows for it to be orientated and positioned perfectly to allow maximum mousepad space. Productivity was affected a little more as the smaller keys and the lack of arrow keys did cause the odd error here and there, but nothing that you cannot get used to.
The connectivity options are as superb as all the recent offerings from Logitech. With both Bluetooth and low latency Lightspeed. Both of the options are as simple as plug and play with neither of the options skipping a beat during testing. A nice touch from Logitech is that if you have bought into the Lightspeed architecture of recent products like the G Pro TKL lightspeed and Superlight 2 and G502X, to name a few, you can connect two Lightspeed devices to a single Lightspeed receiver allowing you to free up some USB ports. The dual device on one receiver setup limits the polling rate to 1000Hz which kills the new update allowing the Superlight 2 to poll at 4000Hz.
Compared to the TKL variant, the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed has better battery life. Logitech claims the keyboard can go 65 hours on a single charge. Since receiving the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed I have not needed to charge it.
Software
Apart from the hardware that does set the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed apart from other keyboards in its stable, the software, Logitech’s GHUB, is what makes the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed appealing to the hardcore gamer. Before we get into that, Logitech has also updated the GHUB software to now include Windows’ new Dynamic Lighting settings. This allows the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed to integrate with other peripherals over universal software.
The second assignments tab is seen as a rework, it is now called Key Control. You now have three levels of remapping at your disposal. The first layer is the standard keys, the second layer is activated by the Fn key, and the G-Shift toggle will open up the third layer of programmable keys.
Verdict
The Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed is the brand’s first outing into the compact form factor. It will not be to everyone’s liking, mostly because of the expensive price tag. But the Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed is a first on many levels for Logitech and for that reason, I can understand the expensive price. Looking past that, it is tough to find a flaw with it when comparing it to other small form factor keyboards. It looks, feels and plays tremendously well. Pair it with other G Pro equipment and you will impress any fellow gamer, even if your skills won’t. Did I mention the very cool white Esc keycap…
The Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed truly is made for those who want the best.
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