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so this is the new Logitech g5 13 mechanical gaming keyboard now for those of you who don't really keep track of logitech gaming peripherals let me explain this new addition because they do have a lot of options for consumers to choose from remember the g4 13 that I looked at last year for $89 well the g5 13 is the exact same replica of the g4 13 except it comes with you guessed it RGB lighting a new mechanical switch and a few other features which we'll get to shortly and if you're wondering about pricing one hundred and fifty dollars guys but is it really worth spending that much on a gaming keyboard these days let's find out right after this the new OC CTR 200 from Toshiba is a great value SSD if you're considering upgrading your hard drive and get a nice boost in performance with cutting-edge 3d flash memory and ultra reliable controller with built-in power management available in different capacities check it out below ok so first up build quality it feels very similar to the g4 13 essentially they've laid a solid piece of brushed aluminum on top of the plastic chassis which complements rigidity so I wouldn't worry about long-term durability although be mindful that the brushed aluminum texture can pick up dust quickly and it's a pain to clean at times I'm typically not a fan of this texture I would have preferred it sandblasted as its smoother and easier to clean but that's just my opinion logitech has also included a single USB 2.0 pass through port at the back for plugging in any USB power devices this could be used for a wireless receiver for your gaming mouse or to charge your mobile devices or plug in external drives I did wish if it was USB 3 but it looks like this port by itself requires more bandwidth to fully function which is also why the cable is really thick and braided I did have some trouble comfortably routing this on my desk so do keep that in mind plus it's also non removable the layout is pretty straight forward remember this isn't a tkl keyboard but rather a full-sized mechanical one it certainly took me some time to get used to since my daily driver is the g pro but if you're coming from something like a standard membrane keyboard this should feel like home to mention you are getting a huge upgrade in terms of build quality and features there aren't any dedicated programmable buttons on the g5 13 just like the g4 13 but the user can program the function keys with their desired macros to Logitech's gaming software the included memory foam wrist rest is a welcoming addition and I absolutely love my time typing and gaming with it I really wish the G pro has something like this and as much as I prefer its compact nature ergonomics is also something that I value and the g5 13 certainly gets bonus points for that the wrist rest is made out of leather Ed material its soft its comfortable it's also sweat proof and waterproof but that's something that I have to validate in the long term this doesn't attach to the keyboard which is a good thing by the way because you can reposition the rest to your comfort setting plus the bottom does come with adequate overfeed so it does stay stationary regardless the bottom of the keyboard also features appropriate rubber feet to prevent unnecessary movement and it also comes with angle adjustments what's even more impressive is that they've carefully implemented capable routing points for your headphones or your mouse so that it doesn't get in the way while you're in an intense gaming session so kudos to launch tech for designing a well-thought-out keyboard except for the lack of including dedicated media playback buttons now this may or may not be a deal-breaker for some of you out there but having tested multiple gaming keyboards full-size mechanical keyboards here in the studio I'm just disappointed that Logitech decide to eliminate that on the g5 13 especially at this price point a Corsair does it with most of their full-size mechanical keyboards so I don't really know why they've decided to eliminate dedicated media playback buttons I would value them on a full-size keyboard to be honest now they have integrated those playback buttons within the function keys and what's interesting is that if you use launched X Games software you can inverse switch the function keys to those media playback buttons so you don't have to hit the function key and then change the volume or skip track so you can directly hit that button and it'll do that functionality the only thing is you lose that function key as primary so for example if I'm working with programs like After Effects and if I want to use f9 to smooth out that keyframe I would obviously have to hit I'd have to remember to hit a function and then f9 and not f9 instantly so that's something to keep in mind especially if you work with programs and that take advantage of function keys also launched egg what's up with this thread mount of the back I was not able to find any info on that on your website nor was i briefed on anything about it my guess potential future add-on accessories to complement the rest of your gaming peripherals or or something interesting I don't know I'm just speculating but if you decide if we if you end up picking up this keyboard and if you're wondering what that thread man is for I I don't have answer RGB lighting has made its way into the G 513 and it looks amazing I really like what Logitech has done here with the lighting just like the G Pro and the rest of the keyboards it doesn't spill across the frame unlike some other gaming keyboards and that's thanks to the aroma G switch design the LED is dead scented within the housing which then results in uniform and consistent lighting across the board it looks simple and minimalistic and I'm sure most of you would agree with me on this but regardless I'd love to hear your thoughts on Logitech's lighting system in the comments there are a variety of effects to take advantage of like breathing star effect color cycle color wave where you can adjust the speed and direction there's also a keystroke effect and finally ripple which is a little bit on the fancier side and I don't see myself using that but you may like it this can be done through the drivers software but if you want on-the-fly customization launch tech as implemented dedicated Keys ranging from f5 to f8 that controls the effects the direction and the brightness along with the G key to disable the Windows key nice touch I should also mention that the g5 13 is like sync compatible so if you do end up picking up the g5 60 gaming speakers featuring light sync technology you can sync the lighting across this keyboard as well as the rest of the peripherals you can take advantage of effects lighting effects like audio visualizer or screen sampler or if you're in a game and if you want that lighting immersion this can definitely implement or it can complement a you experience when we have two switches well that's the new thing here you see if you only launched a gaming keyboard like the G Pro the G 4:13 heck even the Orion spark you're probably aware of the romaji switches they feature it's custom designed by Logitech and I'm used to it on my G Pro with the introduction of the g5 13 Logitech has announced a new type of switch called the linear' they've renamed the original switches from Roman G to Roma G tactile and the primary difference between these two switches is their feedback so with these new linear switches you're getting a more fluid and smoother keystroke experience compared to the tactile response you get with the originals so there isn't that tactile bump anymore with these new linear switches they still feature the same 1.5 minute actuation distance with a total travel of three point two millimeters an activation force still remains at 45 grams it took me a solid day to get comfortable with these new switches compared to the tactile ones found on the G Pro and I certainly have mixed things about this for one I do miss the slight tactile feedback that I used to get with the tactile profiles and it's also a lot more on the quieter side so that could be an advantage for some of you out there but most importantly I've also noticed that I've been applying a lot more pressure than needed for the key to action and I think that's all part of the smoother and keys the smoother keystroke experience you're gonna be getting with these new switches I did manage to compare these switches to Cherry MX rent because they do feature linear characteristics it's kind of like what Roman G linear offers and one of the differences that I did notice is that the lift L force is a lot higher on Cherry MX Reds compared to Roma G linear so if you're looking for something with a higher liftoff force obviously Cherry MX wears is a better offering of course you are gonna get and that's smoother I think the actuation is smoother keystroke it's just a lot better on MX Reds compared to romaji linear I'm just not fully comfortable using this the g5 13 with these new switches I'm still I'm still so used to the tactile ones and of course I prefer that type of feedback so if I were you I would try out these keyboards with the new switches at local retail store like Best Buy or Micro Center and then pull the trigger and because like I said you can only get comfortable with a gaming keyboard once you've tried them and once you sort of get used to them as well so yeah that's what I would recommend try this out first of course I think most keyboards are returnable within 30 days so you can definitely give this a shot and if you're not comfortable switch this up with aroma G tactile and see if you're comfortable with them and if you're not then of course cherry MX there are variety of mechanical keyboards with Cherry MX offerings that you can get to try out now how do these which is translated into gaming well that once again ultimately depends on what you're looking for in a gaming keyboard here's what I can assure you these switches are fast and very leduc to actuate so finger fatigue is completely out of question the liftoff force is also non-existent as I mentioned above and these keys were overall very quick to respond with in movements within a game and I had a pretty good time gaming with the g5 13 although I'm still getting used to them I should also mention that you can pick up the g5 13 with the original aroma G tactile switches for the same price which is awesome and here's a sound test comparing or the linear switches to the tactile ones on my g pro and the MX Reds on my Corsair k6e t wireless lastly just to go over the software Logitech has always excelled in this department the user is greeted with a physical overview of the keyboard here's where you can hit the function inverse toggle if you'd like to assign the integrated media playback buttons as primary plus you can easily customize macro commands to the function keys through f12 Logitech has to be programmed a handful of commands that users can take advantage of which is awesome you also have the option to create profiles as well as play around with lighting here's where you can customize the lighting effects that I talked about earlier and since this is a logitech gaming peripheral you can sync the RGB lighting across the rest of your Logitech peripherals including the g5 60 speakers with light sync so to conclude the g5 13 is an interesting addition to Logitech's existing gaming keyboard lineup for one it costs $150 which is an expensive investment especially if you're considering buying a logitech gaming keyboard but if you're looking to spend the exact same money for something a little bit more unique you can pick up the g6 13 by Logitech which is a wireless mechanical keyboard but you're going to be losing on things like RGB lighting and of course the robust build quality and the superior wrist rest I really can't get over this guy I mean it's so comfortable in fact I will be using this with my G pro I really don't care how long it is or not but I just love the fact that it's comfortable and ergonomically it's just it's perfect hey it's probably one of the main highlight or main selling features of the g5 13 now the new rumor jelenia switches are not exactly for everyone out there because you are going to be losing on that tactile feedback and of course the liftoff force is basically non-existent on these new switches it's more geared towards people who prefer smoother actuation something that's fast something that's quick and that's where something like the linear might come in as a better fit and once again I'd highly recommend trying these out before pulling the trigger that being said this is a fantastic keyboard designed by Logitech in fact as I mentioned in the beginning of this video this is basically the g4 13 with the addition of RGB lighting a new mechanical switch and of course the inclusion of this wrist rest and that's about it that's all you're paying for that extra premium so would you actually spend that extra money for those features over the g4 13 in fact you can't pick up the g4 13 for a lot cheaper or for a lot less than $89 right now so let me know if you would rather pick that or this in the comments down below of course I'd love to hear your thoughts on the g5 13 what do you guys think about it let me know in the comments I knew better with hardware connects thank you so much for watching and we'll see you in the next one