Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard review

The G413 TKL SE is a wired, tenkeyless keyboard from Logitech G. It has no numeric keypad, a black brushed aluminium top case and PBT keycaps. It connects over USB only and draws power from the bus. The specification list is short, and that suits a plug-in board with no extras to manage. Currys lists a 2-year manufacturer's guarantee.

Some owners consider it overpriced.

Logitech describes the switches as tactile mechanical, with subtle feedback at the actuation point. The manufacturer does not name the switch. Owners praise the tactile feedback and describe it as satisfying.

The complaints go the other way. Owners say the switches feel stiff and that the actuation force is not the lightest. Cravingtech also describes the switches as stiff. With that in mind, this board suits people who want a firm, defined bump under the finger. Anyone who prefers light, quick keys should weigh those stiffness reports carefully before buying.

Logitech lists the top case as black brushed 5052 aluminium alloy. The keycaps are PBT. Both are solid material choices on paper, and neither appears in the owner complaints.

This is the weakest area. Logitech's support page lists no downloads, so there is no software package to install for the keyboard. Owners complain about the lack of software and customisation. They also point to lighting that is white only.

In practice, owner reports suggest you get the board as it ships. If you want to remap keys, build layers or change lighting colours, owners say this keyboard does not offer it. Logitech does not list QMK or VIA support on the support page either.

The G413 TKL SE is wired USB only. There is no wireless option, and owners list that among their complaints. It has no internal battery and is bus-powered, so there is nothing to charge and no battery life to track.

That keeps things simple for a desk that stays in one place. If you want to switch between devices or run a cable-free setup, this keyboard does not cover it.

The layout is tenkeyless, with no numeric keypad. That suits typing, coding and gaming where you rarely touch number-pad keys. If you enter a lot of figures, the missing keypad is the thing to consider first.

The appeal is narrow but clear. You get an aluminium top case, PBT keycaps and a tactile switch that owners find satisfying, in a wired TKL layout with no software to set up. The limits are just as clear. Owners find the switches stiff, they want more customisation and lighting options, and some consider the keyboard overpriced.

It makes most sense for someone who values materials and a firm tactile feel over features. If remapping, wireless or coloured lighting matter to you, the owner themes point elsewhere.