Logitech G413

Nice price. Mechanical switches. Sturdy construction. USB 2.0 port pass-through. Programmable function keys.

Can't customize keyboard backlighting. No wrist rest. Takes up two USB ports on a PC.

If you're serious about getting a mechanical keyboard for gaming without blowing a big wad of cash and want a solid typing experience to boot, you can't go wrong with the Logitech G413 Carbon. That makes it our Editors' Choice for budget gaming keyboards.

Logitech Romer-G switches ; Excellent build quality ; LED lighting with limited light bleed ; Great value

Switches feel a little mushy ; USB 2.0 passthrough ; Non-detachable USB-A cable ; No media or macro keys

Bottom line: Logitech makes some compelling PC hardware and the G413 Carbon is a fine example of a great mechanical keyboard at a reasonable price.

Fast, tactile mechanical keys Smart and robust metal design Cheaper than many rivals

Few extra features No RGB LEDs Weightier switches available elsewhere

Our Logitech G413 Carbon review shows how impressive this unit’s Romer-G mechanical switches can be when gaming.

Inexpensive ; Comfortable key switches ; Slick design ; Good performance

No discrete media keys ; Limited lighting options

The inexpensive Logitech G413 features comfortable key switches and an attractive design, although it’s not very customizable.

The best gaming keyboard you can buy for £100.

Well-made and fuss-free design ; Compact and lightweight ; Does the basics well

No RGB lighting ; Lacks numeric keypad ; Not customisable

As a budget keyboard, Logitech’s G413 TKL SE inevitably lacks some features – notably RGB lighting, wireless operation and a numeric keypad. It’s no status-symbol, but it’s well made, does the basics very well indeed and won’t let you down unless you...

Sturdy build quality ; Sophisticated, refined design ; Full-on mechanical switches

No dedicated media buttons ; Slow USB 2.0 pass through

The Logitech G413 Carbon is one of the best and most inexpensive gaming keyboards on the market; however, in some small ways, it fails to meet the high bar Logitech has set for itself.