Best Logitech Gaming Keyboards Under £150

All three products use mechanical switches, which is a genuine win for this price bracket. But there are meaningful differences in what you actually get.

The Logitech G G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and the keyboard in the G305 bundle are the same board, so they share the same switch. Logitech uses their own tactile mechanical switches here, with a 4mm travel distance and 45g actuation force. They are decent. Genuinely decent. The tactile bump is noticeable without being aggressive, and the switches feel consistent across the board. For a keyboard at this price, that is exactly what you want.

The G PRO X TKL LIGHTSPEED keyboard steps things up. Logitech offers it with either GX Blue (clicky, 50g actuation) or GX Brown (tactile, 45g actuation) switches, depending on which variant you buy. Both are hot-swappable, which is a feature you simply do not get on the G413 TKL SE at any price. Hot-swap means you can pull switches out and replace them without soldering. That is a significant long-term advantage. If a switch fails or you decide you prefer a different feel after six months, you are not stuck.

In real-world use, the GX Brown switches on the PRO X TKL feel slightly more refined than the G413's tactile switches. The bump is crisper, the reset point is more defined. For competitive gaming where rapid re-presses matter, that extra precision is noticeable. For typing, both are comfortable over long sessions, but the PRO X TKL has the edge.

The G413 switches are not bad. But hot-swap capability alone makes the PRO X TKL the winner here, and the switch quality backs that up.

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This is where the three options split most dramatically. And it matters a lot depending on your setup.

The Logitech G G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is wired only. Full stop. USB connection, no wireless option, no Bluetooth. For a desk that never moves, that is fine. Cable management is a minor inconvenience. But if you want a clean desk or you game from a sofa occasionally, wired is a limitation.

The G305 and G413 TKL SE bundle creates an odd situation. The G305 mouse is LIGHTSPEED wireless, running on Logitech's 2.4GHz proprietary connection with a reported latency of under 1ms. The keyboard, though, is still wired. So you have one wireless device and one wired device. It works fine, but it is a half-wireless setup. You still have a cable on your desk. Some people genuinely do not mind this. Others find it defeats the point.

The G PRO X TKL LIGHTSPEED bundle is fully wireless across both devices. The keyboard uses LIGHTSPEED at 2.4GHz, rated at up to 40 hours battery life with RGB on (and owners report closer to 50 hours with lighting reduced). The G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 mouse also runs LIGHTSPEED. Both share a single USB receiver via Logitech's POWERPLAY-compatible system. One dongle, two devices, zero meaningful latency penalty.

For competitive gaming, LIGHTSPEED wireless is genuinely on par with wired connections. Logitech's 1ms polling rate claim is backed up by independent testing from sources like RTINGS. The PRO X TKL bundle wins this category convincingly.

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Two of the three products here include a mouse, so this comparison matters for anyone buying a full setup.

The G305 bundle includes the G305 LIGHTSPEED mouse with the HERO 12K sensor. This sensor tracks at up to 12,000 DPI, with 400 IPS tracking speed and zero acceleration. It runs on a single AA battery, which Logitech rates at up to 250 hours. The G305 weighs approximately 99g with the battery installed. It is a well-regarded budget wireless mouse. Plenty of players have used it competitively without issue.

The G PRO X TKL bundle includes the G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2, which is a different class of mouse entirely. The HERO 25K sensor tracks at up to 32,000 DPI with 500 IPS tracking speed. More importantly, the SUPERLIGHT 2 weighs just 60g. That is 39g lighter than the G305 with its battery. For fast, low-sensitivity play (common in FPS games), that weight reduction is significant. Flick shots feel lighter, fatigue over long sessions is reduced, and the mouse glides more easily across any surface.

The SUPERLIGHT 2 also uses a rechargeable battery via USB-C, rated at up to 95 hours. No AA batteries to buy or swap. The sensor is also newer and more capable, though in practical gaming at standard DPI settings (400 to 1600 DPI for most players), the difference between HERO 12K and HERO 25K is minimal. The weight difference is not minimal. That is the real gap.

If mouse quality matters to you, the PRO X bundle's SUPERLIGHT 2 is meaningfully better than the G305. The G413 standalone has no mouse, so it does not compete here.

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Here is where things get interesting. The G413 TKL SE and the G PRO X TKL are both well-built keyboards, but they make different choices.

The Logitech G G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard uses an aluminium top plate over a plastic base. That aluminium gives it a premium feel that you would not expect at this price. The board does not flex, it does not creak, and the keycaps (PBT plastic) resist shine over time better than cheaper ABS alternatives. The overall footprint is compact and tidy. It sits low to the desk, which some typists prefer without a wrist rest.

The keyboard in the G305 bundle is the same G413 TKL SE, so build quality is identical.

The G PRO X TKL LIGHTSPEED keyboard also uses a sturdy construction with a similar compact TKL layout. It adds a detachable USB-C cable for wired use, which is a practical touch. The PRO X TKL is slightly heavier than the G413 TKL SE, partly because of the wireless hardware inside. Both keyboards have adjustable feet for two angles of tilt.

Keycap quality on the PRO X TKL is good but not exceptional. Some owners note that the stock keycaps show wear faster than the G413's PBT caps. That said, the PRO X TKL's hot-swap sockets are built solidly and do not feel loose even after repeated switch changes.

Both keyboards feel well-made for their respective prices. The G413 TKL SE arguably punches harder on build quality relative to cost. The PRO X TKL adds wireless internals without sacrificing structural integrity. This one is a draw. Neither board will embarrass you on a desk.

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Lighting is not the most important spec for performance, but it matters to a lot of buyers. And there is a clear gap here.

The Logitech G G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (and the same board in the G305 bundle) has single-colour white LED backlighting. You can adjust brightness, and the lighting is even across the board. But that is it. No RGB, no per-key customisation, no colour effects. For some people, that is actually a positive. Clean, professional, no distracting light show. For others, it is a dealbreaker.

The G PRO X TKL LIGHTSPEED keyboard has full per-key RGB lighting with 16.8 million colours. Through Logitech G HUB, you can set individual key colours, create reactive lighting effects, sync with other Logitech G devices, and save profiles to onboard memory. The lighting is bright and even, and the effects look genuinely good in a dark room.

Worth noting: RGB lighting on the PRO X TKL does reduce battery life. With RGB on full brightness, you get around 40 hours. Turn it off entirely and battery life extends noticeably. So there is a trade-off between aesthetics and wireless endurance.

If you care about RGB, the PRO X TKL is the only option here. If you prefer a cleaner look or want maximum battery life, the G413's white LED is perfectly functional. But on pure lighting capability, the PRO X TKL wins easily.

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All three products support Logitech G HUB, but what you can actually do with it varies significantly.

For the G413 TKL SE (standalone or in the bundle), G HUB lets you adjust lighting brightness and set a few basic effects. You can also configure the G305 mouse in the bundle, adjusting DPI steps, polling rate (125Hz to 1000Hz), and button assignments. That is a reasonable amount of control for the price.

The G PRO X TKL LIGHTSPEED bundle unlocks considerably more. Per-key RGB programming, macro assignment to any key, onboard memory for up to five profiles (so your settings travel with the keyboard without needing software on the host PC), and full DPI customisation on the SUPERLIGHT 2 up to 32,000 DPI with five programmable buttons. The SUPERLIGHT 2 also supports Logitech's POWERPLAY wireless charging mat if you want to go that deep into the ecosystem.

The PRO X TKL's hot-swap capability also means you can experiment with third-party switches (Kailh, Gateron, Cherry MX compatible) and tune the keyboard's feel over time. That is a form of hardware customisation that no software can replicate on the G413.

For most casual gamers, the G413's software options are enough. For anyone who wants to fine-tune their setup, the PRO X TKL bundle offers substantially more depth. According to Tom's Hardware, G HUB is one of the more capable peripheral software suites available, and the PRO X TKL takes full advantage of it.

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This is the category that most buyers in this price bracket care about most. And the answer depends on what you are actually buying.

The Logitech G G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard at around £45 is outstanding value for a standalone keyboard. You get an aluminium top plate, PBT keycaps, full anti-ghosting, and tactile mechanical switches. Compare that to competing mechanical keyboards at the same price and the G413 TKL SE consistently comes out ahead on build quality. If you need a keyboard only, this is the pick.

The G305 and G413 TKL SE bundle at around £75 gives you both a keyboard and a wireless mouse. The G305 alone typically retails for around £40 to £45. The G413 TKL SE alone is around £45. Buying them together saves you roughly £10 to £15 compared to purchasing separately. That is a genuine saving, not a marketing trick. For someone building a new gaming setup from scratch, this bundle is the most sensible starting point in this comparison.

The G PRO X TKL LIGHTSPEED bundle at around £108 is harder to justify purely on value grounds. You are paying roughly 44% more than the G305 bundle for wireless keyboard functionality, a better mouse, per-key RGB, and hot-swap switches. Those are real upgrades. But if wireless keyboard connectivity is not a priority for you, you are paying a significant premium for features you may not fully use.

For pure value, the G305 bundle wins. You get the most hardware per pound spent. The standalone G413 is the value king if you only need a keyboard. The PRO X bundle is worth its price only if you specifically need everything it offers.

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When it comes to actual in-game performance, the differences are more nuanced than the spec sheets suggest. But they are real.

All three keyboards share the same TKL layout, which removes the numpad and brings your mouse hand closer to the keyboard. That is a genuine ergonomic advantage for gaming, reducing shoulder strain during long sessions. Anti-ghosting across all keys is standard on all three, so you will not miss inputs regardless of how many keys you hold simultaneously.

The switch actuation on the G413 TKL SE at 45g is light enough for rapid key presses without being so light that accidental activations become a problem. In fast-paced games like CS2 or Valorant, the tactile bump gives you clear feedback without the noise of a clicky switch. That is a sensible choice for a gaming keyboard.

The G PRO X TKL with GX Brown switches offers a similar experience but with that slightly crisper reset point mentioned earlier. In practice, the difference in gaming performance between the two keyboards is small. Most players would not notice it in a blind test.

Where the PRO X TKL bundle genuinely pulls ahead for gaming is the SUPERLIGHT 2 mouse. At 60g, it is one of the lightest wireless gaming mice available. In FPS games where fast, precise mouse movements matter, a lighter mouse reduces fatigue and can improve consistency over a long session. The HERO 25K sensor also has zero smoothing or acceleration at any DPI setting, which is exactly what competitive players want.

The G305 is a capable gaming mouse, but 99g versus 60g is a meaningful difference for anyone who games for more than an hour at a time. For casual gaming, both are fine. For competitive play, the PRO X bundle has a real edge.

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