{
  "id": 10426799,
  "title": "Logitech stuck me in a room with gaming keyboards that cost hundreds of dollars, but this new budget alternative impressed me more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/logitech-stuck-me-in-a-room-with-gaming-keyboards-that-cost-hundreds",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-28T10:50:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/computing/keyboards/logitech-stuck-me-in-a-room-with-gaming-keyboards-that-cost-hundreds-of-dollars-but-this-new-budget-alternative-impressed-me-more"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Last week, I attended the Logitech G Play 2026 event in Warsaw, where the gaming brand unveiled new products, including the Pro X2 Rapid keyboard and Pro X3 Superstrike mouse. While those top-of-the-line peripherals are great, they cater to a niche audience of esports professionals and aspiring competitive gamers. Surprisingly, I was more impressed by a keyboard priced at the budget end of the spectrum: the Logitech G316 X 75.\n\nThe G316 X 75 is a smaller version of the G316 X 98, part of Logitech's budget-oriented G3 series. It boasts a 75% layout, eliminating the numpad and keys like Home and End, providing more desk space for your mousepad. Despite its compact size, it features full RGB backlighting, a large LED strip with customizable zones, and an LED screen with game mode, music volume, and key settings adjustments.\n\nThe materials are affordable but sturdy, with a weighty plastic construction and durable double-shot PBT keycaps. The tactile switches developed by Logitech offer a unique feel, requiring more force than traditional switches without a noticeable mid-press point. They're not overly loud and provide a smooth, satisfying typing experience. The keyboard is wired-only but boasts an impressive 8kHz report rate, ensuring minimal input delay even in competitive titles like Counter-Strike 2.\n\nPriced at £89.99 / $99.99 / AU$169.95, the Logitech G316 X 75 offers exceptional value for money, surpassing more expensive keyboards that provide less functionality. This budget-friendly option seems poised to become the go-to choice for cost-conscious gamers seeking high-quality performance without breaking the bank.",
  "summary": "The new Logitech G316 X 75 offers a wealth of features at a surprisingly modest price.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}