Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard vs Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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all judged against mechanical keyboards at a similar price

The Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard at 5.4/10.

The Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard leads on customisation, connectivity and layout and ergonomics.

The Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard leads on build quality and battery and software.

They score the same on typing feel.

The biggest difference is customisation, where the Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard scores 6/10 to the Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard's 3/10.

Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The Geeky GK65 is a wired 65% keyboard for people who want a compact board with a choice of switches and an ISO option. It suits buyers who want hot-swap sockets and are happy to use Geeky's Windows software. It is a wired board for desk use rather than a wireless or open-firmware one.

Typically about £26.11 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech G413 TKL SE is for people who want a wired tenkeyless keyboard with a metal top case and PBT keycaps. It suits those who like a firm tactile switch and don't need wireless, remapping software or lighting colours. Buyers who want a light touch or a customisable board will find the owner reports less encouraging.

Typically about £68.02 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard	Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Typing feel	25%	6/10	6/10
Build quality	20%	6/10	8/10
Customisation	20%	6/10	3/10
Connectivity	15%	5/10	4/10
Layout and ergonomics	10%	7/10	5/10
Battery and software	10%	5/10	6/10
Overall		5.9/10	5.4/10

Specifications

Spec	Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard	Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Layout	65%, ANSI 68 keys or ISO 69 keys	Tenkeyless (TKL), no numeric keypad
Switches	Black, Blue, Brown, Red, Speed Yellow or Speed Silver options; linear per Newegg	not listed
Hot-swappable	Yes on GK65 Mechanical; GK65 SE listed as No; Optical listed as hot-swap with optical switches	not listed
Connectivity	Wired USB-C, detachable 1.5 m USB Type-C to Type-A cable	Wired USB only
Keycaps	ABS, doubleshot printing, OEM profile	PBT

Strengths and weaknesses

Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard

+ ISO 69-key layout available alongside ANSI
+ Hot-swap on the GK65 Mechanical model
+ Six switch options and pre-lubricated stabilisers listed
− ABS keycaps rather than PBT
− No published QMK or VIA firmware
− Wired connection only

Skip it if:

Buyers who need QMK or VIA configuration
Anyone wanting Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless connections
Buyers who specifically want PBT keycaps

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Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

+ Brushed aluminium alloy top case
+ PBT keycaps
+ Tactile feedback owners call satisfying
− Switches feel stiff to owners
− No software, remapping or colour lighting
− Wired USB only

Skip it if:

Buyers who want wireless or Bluetooth connectivity
Anyone who wants to remap keys or change lighting colours
Typists who prefer light, low-force switches

Read the full Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard review ›

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