Because of the low actuation force and built-in wrist rest, the keyboard is comfortable enough to type on all day; however, the typing experience is unremarkable and doesn’t feel much different from your typical membrane keyboard. There are dedicated media controls, but there are only a few programmable keys. The Logitech G213 Prodigy includes a wrist-rest and RGB LEDs that can be customized across five different zones, but it still manages to look pretty modest, with no over-the-top design. In that regard, it is suitable for both gaming and work. The feature set of the Logitech G213 Prodigy is also competitive. The Razer has only one lighting zone, no media keys, no wrist rest, and no braided cable, but it is spill-proof. The SteelSeries is also spill-resistant and has ten-zone lighting, 24-key rollover, and a removable wrist-rest, but it lacks Game Mode and has fewer media keys. The Logitech G213 Prodigy has some nice features, but it’s far from perfect. Its wrist-rest isn’t removable, so it’s 218mm deep and 452mm wide – larger than both competitors. There is no USB pass-through available. The build quality is only average: the plastic easily creaks back and forth. The Razer is more durable and has macro recording on all of its buttons, whereas the Logitech G213 Prodigy has macro recording only on the function row. The lighting on the Logitech G213 Prodigy is also mixed. The G213 has five zones, which means it has a lot of versatility, but the lighting is a little weak and inconsistent. It’s better than the Razer’s illumination, but the SteelSeries has bolder lettering and a halo beneath the keys. The G213 has membrane keys rather than mechanical buttons on the inside, which is not surprising given the price. The keys have a 4mm travel distance and a 50g actuation force, and are designed to look like mechanical units. Like many mechanical devices, they have a noticeable tactile bump in their action. The buttons on the Logitech G213 Prodigy are tall and heavy, similar to those on most mechanical keyboards. They’re quick and firm, with a noticeable bump when they bottom out. The intense, satisfying, and solid action is well suited to mainstream gaming and esports. They’re also very different from their competitors. The Razer buttons are softer, lighter, and shorter, but otherwise very similar. Although the SteelSeries keys are more closely matched, they are noticeably bouncier than the G213. Some users will be irritated by this feature. The Logitech G213 Prodigy’s keys, as always, fall short of proper mechanical hardware: these buttons may be tall, heavy, and firm, but a mechanical keyboard will have more snap and heft. Remember that you can get a basic mechanical keyboard for only thirty dollars or pounds more.
