STACK #260 June 2026

GAMING FEATURE

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A FEET FEAT! A very clever person at Logitech came up with a fabulous double use for the keycap and switch pullers included with the G512 X – they also act as feet for the keyboard, giving an 8° uplift.

The latest generation of Logitech’s G series mechanical gaming keyboards, the G512 X, ups the ante with more clever features and customisation options than ever. Words Amy Flower Two can play LOGITECH G UPS THE X FACTOR

add further customisability. They match the Logitech logo/ESC key at top right and the four directional keys. If you’re not so into purple or teal you can also replace those five keys with standard black or white ones, which Logitech helpfully include. Another very neat feature – in both the “cool” and “tidy” meanings of the word - is built-in storage at the back of the keyboard under a handy semi-transparent cover, where you can keep up to nine spare analogue switches and five SAPP rings. Built to take it Up top, double-shot PBT keycaps are ready to handle even the most frenzied input. An

to more expensive esports focussed keyboards. A super-helpful addition is the ability to assign multiple actions to a single key, depending on how deeply it’s pressed. Christened “Second Actuation Pressure Point”, five SAPP rings are

There are two models to choose from – the G512 X 75 is the smaller, more portable option, while the G512 X 98 adds a numerical keypad, while remaining relatively compact. The 75 and 98 signify their size in a percentage of the space that a typical full-size keyboard takes up. The 75% version is aimed at competitive gamers who want more desk space to fling a mouse around on, while the 98% layout satisfies those who tend more toward the productivity side. So, what’s so special? Unlike traditional mechanical keyboards, the G512 X combines analogue magnetic switches with standard mechanical switches, in a modular setup that Logitech has dubbed “Dual Swap” technology. It’s a clever ides, in that it allows players to plug in analogue switches on key gaming keys such as W, A, S, and D for smooth, pressure sensitive movement, while keeping old school mechanical switches on the rest of the keyboard for everyday use. Gaming performance The G512 X range features Logitech’s shiny new TMR (Tunnel Magneto Resistance) sensor technology. This enables blisteringly fast response times alongside an 8K polling rate. Logitech claim that the keyboard achieves a near-instant 0.125ms latency, which helps inputs feel immediate during competitive play. Meanwhile, rapid trigger support and adjustable actuation points offer an alternative

aluminium top plate looks and feels premium, while a silicone gasket mount absorbs typing vibrations and improves the keyboard’s acoustics. Summing up Both Logitech’s G512 X models boldly take the next step towards bridging typical gaming hardware with keyboard enthusiast modding culture. Whether you’re a gamer, a creator, or somebody who loves to have a bit of a technical tinker, then you’ll feel right at home with the G512 X. It’s lightning fast, highly

included, and as an example a shallow press might trigger an action such as walking, while a deeper press might activate running. Logitech’s G HUB software is your friend for customisation, including macros. It’s got the looks Going beyond the internals, looks-wise a balance is struck between classic gaming hardware and something just a little extra special. With full 16.8 million colour RGB backlighting as standard, a striking lightbar runs the length of the front of the keyboard, and the cool

RGB-lit effect can be bolstered with a separately sold transparent palm rest. At top right, two purple or teal customisable media dials look great and

configurable, innovative, and no matter whether you opt for black or white, it also really looks the goods!

• The Logitech G512 X Mechanical Gaming Keyboards is available now

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