Logitech G413 SE Full-Size Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Backlit Keyboard with Tactile Mechanical Switches, Anti-Ghosting, Compatible with Windows, macOS – Black Aluminum

Great step-up “basic”-ish mechanical/gaming keyboard
(black G413 TKL SE)No, this isn’t a true budget mechanical (there are plenty of $25-$40 no-name mechanicals out there), though it’s about as cheap as you’ll find a true mechanical from a major brand-name maker….however, it’s better made, with nicer materials, fit-n-finish and better key feel than the cheaper ‘boards I’ve used and at a price that’s still within reach for most gamers (or folks who just prefer the feel of mechanical over membrane).This “SE” version of the G413 was purchased to replace my first gen. G413, which suffered a failed W key after three years of nightly gaming use. The SE has better key action and a more solid key feel than the earlier version, it also has more texture on the key cap surface and touts a new key cap material (this is a welcome upgrade, as I was starting to see the paint wear off around letters on my WASD keys on the OG version). The “board”/deck of the keyboard is similar to the older version, which is to say it’s very solid and well made, but the SE forgoes the USB port and dual cable of the original, it also doesn’t show up as a recognized device on Logitech’s G Hub software anymore.Key feel is a personal preference, so my 5 stars may be your 1 star… I’d call these switches a blending of a Cherry brown and blue switch as far as character: they’re sprung stiffer and have a more noticeable break point than a brown switch, but aren’t as firm or crisp as a blue and more importantly, are as quiet as a brown switch, overall a very pleasant compromise in my book. If anything, I’d say they have a more solid feel than even genuine Cherry switches and easily best the first gen. Logitech mechanical and Chinese Cherry-esque switches in feel and solidity.I love this keyboard for the fact that it has a solid deck, good cable, great key feel and simple LED backlighting, I feel like it’s a much better value than a no-name board for $30 less, or a top of the line name-brand board at up to hundreds of dollars more.Multi-color, per key programmable, flashing, color wave LED “features” add nothing to the gaming (or typing in subdued light) experience for me and I hate paying extra for stuff that I just have to figure out how to disable… Thanks Logitech!As far as TKL ‘boards in general go, they’re certainly not for everyone… I like TKL better than 60% (though I still miss my num pad) and it does still reclaim a sizeable chunk of real estate on my desk for mouse over-run compared to a full sized keyboard, which in my case is a real advantage in sweaty PvP gaming situations.Having directly accessible F keys and full size style arrow, del/ins, etc. keys is definitely worth the added width for me, but smaller desks or gaming only rigs might still be better with 60%, YMMV.

Great tactile feel !!
I just needed a good keyboard for typing and this is finally the one! I’ve tried several different ones including the overpriced RGB gaming ones and found most of them to be too sensitive. I’m a hard typer who learned on a IBM Selectric and have been longing for an old-style Compaq or IBM PS/2 – 5160 mechanical keyboard. This one is great. It’s obviously not as hard as those but the keys don’t engage unless you fully depress them (I have a habit of slightly hitting the key next to the one I meant to) which I love. They have a defined mechanical click which is ideal. The white lighting is fine .. I’d have given it 5 stars is if had a darn volume knob but the FN- F10/F11 gets the job done. Everyone takes part in Teams/Zoom these days so volume knobs should become more of a standard. Also, I wish it had an attachable wrist rest .. again not a deal breaker. The keyboard works and feels great and is the ideal size.

I bought it as a gift for my sis ans she loves it. Its a mechanical keyboard which can be perfect for gamers

Nice, compact, but not crowded design for those of us who just want a regular layout without the numpad. Uses brown switches, a detail Logitech seems to hide for whatever reason. Whatever. It’s a good product: keyboard is sturdy (top plate is metal), tactile feel is good, easy to clean, backlight intensity can be easily adjusted, and no garish RGB colours. It’s slightly too loud for my taste, but that’s fine for home office.