I became a keyboard tinkerer with the Logitech G G512 X, and it seriously upgraded my gaming performance

Tom's Guide Verdict The Logitech G G512 X is a customizable analog gaming keyboard for the rest of us — building the versatility of play styles directly into the board itself with clever switch storage and feet that double up as keycap and switch pullers. And it does all this while giving you a great, tactile key press feel and a bold, vibrant design. Pros +Smart, bold design that’s quite a looker +Customizability at its core +Great typing experience +Analog switches made me a better gamer Cons -The whole keyboard isn't analog-compatible -SAPP rings fall out easily Best picks for you The best gaming keyboards in 2026 — top picks tested by experts Best wireless keyboards in 2026 — top picks from our experts The best keyboards in 2026 — tested and reviewed Why you can trust Tom's Guide Our writers and editors spend hours analyzing and reviewing products, services, and apps to help find what's best for you. Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate. Jump to: Cheat Sheet Specs The ups The downs Verdict I’ll be honest. I never got the point of overly-complicated keyboard tinkering. I know all the lingo like Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) analog switches and I know the benefits of this stuff, but I’ve just stuck with my same familiar mechanical keyboard and called it a day. I mean just how much of a difference can all of this tweaking give you?Well, as I found out with the Logitech G G512 X, the answer to that is a lot more than I wrongly assumed! I’ve been testing it for a week, and I’ve seen a material difference in my FPS kill/death ratio, reaction speeds and more — all while being a damn good keyboard to type on with a deep 4mm key travel and a satisfyingly tactile thock to each key.What grabbed me most about the board is all the built in tinkering potential. The feet double as keycap and switch pullers, nine magnetic analog switches are stored directly on the board itself, and there are second actuation pressure point (SAPP) rings in a handy slot on the underside to add dual functions to a single analog key (like movement speed in an FPS). (Image credit: Future)Over the course of the week I’ve spent testing this, it’s turned me into a maniac of a tinkerer — throw in the RGB customizability you get in G-Hub, and you can tailor the aesthetics and play style to exactly match your needs. And with a healthy chunk of the left-hand side of the board being analog compatible, I tinkered with this for RTS games, indies and more to get just the right upgrade for all genres.There are a couple of frustrations, though. There are other similarly-priced boards (like the Keychron K2 HE) that give you analog switches across the entire board, rather than just on a particular portion like the G512 X — leading to a less consistent feel when mixing and matching switches for productivity. On top of that, that SAPP ring storage compartment on the back has a loose grip and you can often find yourself looking under your desk for where one rolled off to.But for a keyboard that bridges the gap to analog switches and customization for people like me that just let this whole keyboard revolution pass me by, the G512 X is well-placed to level up the common folk.Logitech G G512 X: Cheat SheetWhat is it? It’s a 75 or 98-key gaming keyboard with customization built into its core.Who is it for? This is ideal for PC gaming enthusiasts and new-starters alike looking to get into the world of analog switch play.How much does it cost? You can pick up the 75-key model…

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