Logitech G PRO X TKL LIGHTSPEED Review UK 2026

You know what gets me about most gaming keyboards? They slap RGB on a membrane board and call it “pro-grade”. I’ve tested enough keyboards to know that flashy lights don’t make up for mushy switches or rattly stabilizers. When Logitech sent over their PRO X TKL LIGHTSPEED, I was curious. This sits in the premium bracket where you’re competing with proper enthusiast boards, not just gaming marketing fluff. Does a wireless TKL at this price point actually deliver the performance esports pros need? Or are you paying for the Logitech G badge and not much else?

I’ve spent two weeks hammering this keyboard through ranked matches, typing sessions, and the usual desk abuse. Let’s talk about what you actually get for your money.

I’ve tested all these boards. The Apex Pro’s adjustable switches are clever but not essential. The BlackWidow’s hot-swap is genuinely useful. What Logitech gets right is reliability. Their wireless just works, consistently, with no dropouts or lag spikes. That’s what you’re paying for.

Right, so here’s my actual take after two weeks. The GX Browns won’t blow your mind if you’ve used premium switches. They’re good, not exceptional. Smooth enough that I’m not thinking about scratchiness mid-game, tactile enough that I know when keys actuate. But they’re not Gateron Oil Kings or even Cherry MX2A Browns.

What matters for gaming is consistency. Every switch feels identical. No mushy outliers, no scratchy spacebar. That’s where Logitech’s quality control shows. I’ve tested budget boards where the WASD cluster feels different from the rest. Not here.

The build is where Logitech justifies some of that premium pricing. This feels like a £200 keyboard when you pick it up. No creaks, no hollow sounds when you tap the case. The aluminium top plate is properly mounted with no movement.

But those stabilizers. Look, they’re fine for gaming. You’re not hammering the spacebar repeatedly in Valorant. For typing though? There’s a slight tick on the upstroke that bugs me. It’s not Razer Huntsman bad, but it’s not Keychron Q-series good either. You can mod them (remove keycaps, add more lube), but should you need to at this price?

The TKL format is spot on for gaming. You get arrow keys and function row (essential for most games) while saving desk space for mouse movement. The lack of hot-swap is disappointing at this price point. Competitors like the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro and Keychron Q3 Pro both offer it.

No wrist rest either. Logitech sells one separately, which feels cheeky for a premium keyboard. I’ve been using a generic one from Amazon with no issues.

Here’s what matters: I played 50+ ranked matches across Valorant, CS2, and Apex Legends over two weeks. Zero missed inputs. No double-presses. No lag spikes or dropouts. The wireless just works.

The full N-key rollover means every keypress registers, even when you’re mashing abilities in League or doing complex movement in Apex. I tested this with online rollover checkers – all keys register simultaneously with no ghosting.

Counter-strafing in CS2 is where you feel the switch quality. The 2mm actuation point on the GX Browns lets you tap A-D quickly without bottoming out. Response feels instant. Same for crouch-peeking and jiggle-peeking. No input buffer weirdness.

Bluetooth mode is there for connecting to laptops or secondary devices. It’s got noticeably more latency than LIGHTSPEED though. Fine for typing, not for gaming. You can pair up to three devices and switch between them with Fn+1/2/3.

Battery life is solid. I’ve been using it for about 4 hours daily with RGB set to medium brightness. After two weeks, I’m still at 65%. That’s impressive for a wireless mechanical keyboard. You can check battery level in G Hub or by pressing Fn+Tab for an LED indicator.

The RGB is properly bright. You can see it clearly in a lit room, which isn’t always the case with gaming keyboards. The doubleshot PBT keycaps diffuse the light well without looking like pudding caps.

G Hub is the weakest part of this package. It’s not terrible, but it’s not good either. Razer Synapse is faster, SteelSeries GG is cleaner. G Hub feels like it’s trying to do too much with game integrations and streaming features most people won’t use. The actual keyboard settings are buried in menus.

On the plus side, once you’ve set up your lighting and key assignments, you can save them to onboard memory and uninstall G Hub if you want. The keyboard remembers one profile.

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is the closest competitor. It’s got hot-swap sockets (huge advantage), a volume wheel, and dedicated media keys. The wireless is nearly as good as LIGHTSPEED. But the ABS keycaps will shine within months, and Razer’s stabilizers are worse than Logitech’s.

The Keychron Q3 Pro is the enthusiast choice. Full aluminium case, hot-swap sockets, QMK/VIA programming, better stabilizers. It’s a proper custom keyboard that happens to have wireless. But the wireless isn’t quite as reliable as LIGHTSPEED in my testing, and the software is more complex.

If you’re already in the Logitech G ecosystem with a wireless mouse, the PRO X TKL makes sense. That shared receiver is genuinely convenient. If you want maximum flexibility and don’t mind tinkering, get the Keychron. If you want hot-swap and don’t mind Razer’s software, the BlackWidow is solid.

Let me be straight about value. This is expensive for what it is. You can get excellent wired mechanical keyboards for half the price. The Keychron C2 Pro with similar switches costs under £100. The Ducky One 3 TKL is around £130 with better keycaps.

What you’re paying for is the wireless performance. And it is genuinely excellent. If you need reliable wireless for competitive gaming, this and the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro are your best options. The LIGHTSPEED tech works flawlessly.

But if you’re fine with a cable? Save your money. Get a Keychron V3 or Ducky One 3 and spend the difference on a better mouse or monitor.