When it comes to mechanical keyboards, people may come up with various silly and thick keyboard shapes, thick steel plates, exposed switches, and dazzling RGB light effects. None of them should be missing, otherwise it’s not a good idea to call yourself a game mechanical keyboard. Just tired Logitech felt that it was time to make a breakthrough, so G913 Lightspeed came out, a wireless game mechanical keyboard that truly integrated all the essence of Logitech’s keyboard design. And in the middle of this year, we saw a more streamlined G913 keyboard: G913 TKL.
As we all know, Logitech’s G913 keyboard can be said to have ushered in a new era of game keyboard. It has proved the reliability of a flagship wireless keyboard with its own strength, and has given users a powerful performance experience. Although the G key, which is easy to touch by mistake due to use habits, still brings a lot of roast sounds, but the shocking endurance and wireless connection performance have made the public forget about the past of wireless mechanical keyboard, one flaw cannot obscure the splendor of the jade. The new G913 TKL, on the other hand, has made excellent improvements on the previous generation based on user habits, providing users with more diverse choices.
Unpacking and Appearance of Logitech G913 TKL
– The packaging is as simple as ever. It is low-key without losing texture. The meaning of TKL is also explained on the packaging: similar to most 80% size keyboards, the inner packaging is relatively simple. The keyboard is wrapped in a layer of plastic film bag, which is a little simple, but the box and the foam below can also play a very good role in protection. Take out the keyboard, and there is a USB receiver, extension adapter, 1.8-meter Micro USB cable, sticker, warranty card, etc. inside the box.
– In terms of appearance design, there is not much difference between the two. The G913 TKLD has a length, width, and height of 150X368mmX22mm, weighing about 810g. It has 87 buttons and a narrow border design. Compared to the previous generation G913, it mainly eliminates the leftmost row of G keys and the number keypad on the right, resulting in a significant reduction in length. This size precisely allows players to place their two handed buttons and typing in an excellent position, while also providing greater mouse activity space. The previously acclaimed aluminum volume wheel and multimedia buttons have been retained, and they support drive free use, making them more convenient and efficient to use. Their lightweight weight is also convenient for players and professional players to carry around.
– The overall keyboard is made of all aluminum alloy with brushed patterns, which is relatively shiny. Due to the coating, it has good dirt resistance. However, it is important to avoid sharp objects scratching the keyboard to avoid scratches.
– The ultra-thin body design, with a height of only 22 millimeters, is significantly lower than the standard mechanical keyboard. When playing office games, the wrist will be more comfortable and there will be no acid swelling. The switch interface remains consistent with G913 without any changes.
– Compared to the arrangement of G913, the top shortcut keys of TKL adopt a symmetrical design, with 4 on the left and 4 on the right. Due to its shorter size, they are not arranged like the 913, making the symmetrical arrangement look more comfortable.
– The buttons adopt the currently popular floating design, which not only provides a more visually appealing light effect, but also makes cleaning more convenient after prolonged use.
– The keyboard comes with a power saving function. If there is no input for a period of time, the RGB light will turn off, and only the LIGHT SPEED function indicator light will remain connected.
– In addition to the wireless connection method of LIGHT SPEED, the G913 TKL also supports Bluetooth connection. This is also OK for some lightweight laptops without USB interfaces, as well as mobile devices such as iPads and phones, with a wide range of applications.
– The back of the keyboard is made of plastic material, with six ultra long black foot stickers, ensuring anti slip effect. The two-stage foot support can provide 4 ° or 8 ° adjustment. Compared to the G913, there is a space reserved in the middle for storing the receiver, which can be directly stored after use. It is no longer afraid of losing the receiver, and it is simply too considerate.
– The keyboard cable does not use a type C interface, and it is still a traditional micro USB. Similarly, the softness of the woven wire is much better than that of the G Prox, and the fixed wire design of the trident is also eliminated.
Ultra Thin GL Mechanical Key Shaft and Experience
The GL Dwarf Axis is a brand new axis developed in collaboration with Logitech G and Kaihua. It provides complete Green Axis GL C Key Axis), Tea Axis GL T Key Axis, and Red Axis GL L Key Axis. The height of the GL Dwarf Axis is only half of the traditional axis, with a trigger key range of 1.5mm and a total stroke of 2.7mm. The trigger is shorter and the trigger speed is improved, making the game more responsive.
As a wireless keyboard, the Logitech G913 TKL has three connection methods: LightSpeed wireless, Bluetooth, and wired. Seamless switching connection is achieved through the two buttons next to the G logo in the upper left corner.
In addition, the G913 TKL Bluetooth support function can connect mobile devices such as phones and tablets. However, for gamers, the most commonly used connection method is through wireless receivers equipped with LightSpeed technology. A delay of 1ms is almost imperceptible.
Endurance of Logitech G913 TKL
When using wireless devices, the biggest concern we have is the battery life. The G913 TKL comes with a built-in non detachable lithium battery, and the official announcement is that the battery life is 40 hours.
According to the actual measurement, the RGB light efficiency can be fully turned on and run continuously for at least 37 hours. If applied lightly or if RGB lighting is turned off, the usable time will be longer. According to the usage habits of ordinary users, it is basically no problem to charge once a week.
Lamp Effect of Logitech G913 TKL
Press the light button separately to adjust the brightness of the light, and you can also press the brightness control button+numbers 1-7 to switch between seven preset animation effects.
Summary
Overall, the Logitech G913 TKL is a keyboard with a high degree of completion, which can be used in both office and gaming. The low axis design makes the feel comfortable compared to price. The high-level production process, streamlined volume, and Logitech’s exclusive LIGHT SPEED technology have brought us endless attraction. The smaller size not only brings more desktop space to the desktop, but also eliminates the messy cables and makes it possible for portability to fit into backpacks and suitcases without any problems. There’s no need to worry about battery life at all. Charging for 3 hours can almost last a whole week.