Logitech stuck me in a room with gaming keyboards that cost hundreds of dollars, but this new budget alternative impressed me more

Date:
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:50:03 +0000

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The new Logitech G316 X 75 offers a wealth of features at a surprisingly modest price.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Last week I flew out to Warsaw for Logitech G Play 2026. The gaming brands annual flagship event saw a
wealth of new product reveals, with the Pro X2 Rapid keyboard and Pro X3 Superstrike mouse dominating headlines in the PC gaming peripheral space.

I tried them out at the venue ahead of the official launch, and theyre great pieces of hardware, but ones squarely aimed at a very specific audience of esports pros and aspiring competitive gamers. With top-of-the-line specs, theyre also pretty expensive at $229.99 / 209.99 / AU $399.95 and $199.99 / 169.99 / AU$299.95, respectively. I naturally assumed that such high-end kit would be the highlight of the show for me, but it was actually something
right at the other end of the price spectrum that impressed me the most. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: More for less The
keyboard is available in both white and black. (Image credit: Logitech) The Logitech G316 X 75 is the latest arrival in the brands more budget-oriented
G3 series.

Its a smaller version of the existing G316 X 98 from earlier this year. I didnt really pay much attention to the original launch: it was a full-size keyboard, and Ive always preferred more compact designs for that extra desk space. You may like The best gaming keyboard 2026 Logitech G305 X Superlight review: a surprisingly capable gaming mouse for the money MechLands Vibe99 review: a budget keyboard with premium performance

As a 75% size model, the G316 X 75 ditches the pointless numpad (seriously, when was the last time you used yours?) and a couple of little-used keys like Home and End to give you roughly 2.4in / 6cm on the right-hand side perfect for positioning your mousepad if, like me, youre short on desk space.

It wasnt just the size that drew me to the G316 X 75 on the show floor, however. Its a very flashy-looking keyboard with full RGB backlighting and a large LED strip with zones you can customize in the compatible Logitech G Hub software. Theres also a little LED screen in the top right corner which, alongside an accompanying button and dial, is used to turn on game mode (locking the Windows key), adjust music volume, or tweak key settings like
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It seemed like a practical little addition in my hands-on time, with some playful touches like a dancing smiley face that appears if you leave the keyboard idle. I found myself wondering if you could display your own little custom icon or emoji on the screen, though, sadly, a representative told me that wasnt possible for now. A missed opportunity for even more personalization, perhaps. The 75% form factor leaves plenty of room for your mouse. (Image credit: Logitech) The materials were decent for the price too. The whole keyboard is plastic, but it still feels weighty and suitably premium, with no noticeable flex when typing. Keycaps are double-shot PBT, with shine-through legends, so they should hold up for a long time as well.
If anything does go wrong, both the keycaps and switches are hot-swappable
for easy repairs.

On the subject of the switches, theyre tactile ones developed by Logitech
that feel a bit different to alternatives from the likes of Cherry or Akko. They require a bit more force to press, and dont really have that noticeable mid-press biting point characteristic of tactile switches. Unusual, but not necessarily a bad thing. Theyre not super loud either, and are very smooth
and still suitably satisfying to press.

This is obviously a keyboard geared more towards casual gaming than anything else and is wired-only, though that doesnt mean that there arent a few decent specs. The big one is the 8kHz report rate, which should ensure that youre
not held back by delayed inputs if you do venture into more competitive
titles like Counter-Strike 2 .

All of this comes in at just 89.99 / $99.99 / AU$169.95. Ive tested keyboards that cost a hell of a lot more and offer far less bang for your buck, so I
can see the Logitech G316 X 75 becoming the go-to choice for cost-conscious gamers. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!



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