Logitech Pro X 60 keyboard review

I am not an esportist. In fact, in terms of gaming ability, I'm what the kids might call «washed», and as a result I'm not exactly the target market for high-performance esports focused hardware. Still, if you fancy yourself a future esports pro and are looking for a keeb that might help you achieve that level of skill, Logitech has made a keyboard designed in collaboration with a bunch of the world's top esports players, «engineered to break every barrier between you and the win».

It's called the Pro X 60, and can be yours for $180/£180, which, let's face it, is a lot of money for any peripheral. Especially as this is a 60% keeb, meaning that it's a small form factor board that's missing a few keys many of us would consider to be a requirement. That means no cursor keys and no numpad, although it does have a few software tricks up its sleeve to get around these limitations that we'll be getting on to later.

What you do get, however, is a backlit wireless keyboard with a USB Lightspeed dongle, a USB-A to USB-C charging and data cable, an extra Escape keycap, and a rather nifty carrying case. Because you'll be carrying it to esports tournaments, supposedly, but in my case it was quite handy for keeping crumbs out of the switches when I slung it in my backpack to take to the office.

My review unit came in white, with one black G key in the top left corner where the escape key would normally reside. As mentioned, Logitech provides you with an extra keycap if you'd prefer one labelled in the more traditional way, although there's no key-puller to help you fit it. Still, the dual-shot PBT keycaps are easy enough to pull off with a bit of force.

Size: 60%
Switches: GX optical, choice of tactile or linear
Connectivity: wireless (USB 2.4 GHz receiver or Bluetooth), USB connection
Keys: 61 in total, remappable
Tilting: fold-out legs
Backlighting: customisable
Media controls: side mounted volume wheel
Software: Logitech G Hub
Price: $180/£180 

Speaking of those keycaps, these are