The Logitech G Pro X2 Rapid brings incredible esports performance to an approachable, compact gaming keyboard that’s simply a joy to use

Logitech G Pro X2 Rapid review: Two-minute review

Let’s get one thing out of the way: the Logitech G Pro X2 Rapid commands a premium price tag. At $229.99 / £209.99 / AU$399.95, it sits near the top of the gaming keyboard market — costing more than similarly high-end alternatives like the Razer Huntsman V3 HE or Corsair K70 Max. It’s currently the most expensive gaming keyboard that Logitech sells, reflecting its positioning as the very best of the best.

What does that price get you, though? The big draw here is the custom KS-20 POM switches. They’re manufactured by Gateron, one of the most popular keyboard switch brands, with contactless Hall effect operation. They feature a customizable actuation point, allowing you to select actuation depth all the way from 4mm to a very shallow 0.1mm in 0.05mm increments.

Raising the actuation point reduces the time taken for each keystroke to be registered, facilitating lightning-fast responses in intense competitive titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant. You can customize the actuation point on a per-button basis as well, meaning you can make your movement inputs as sensitive as possible while leaving the button to switch weapons, for example, a more deliberate press to prevent misclicks in key moments.

This works in tandem with the rapid trigger setting, which sets the point at which a key needs to be lifted in order to reset. You can practically remove the delay between rapid inputs, meaning much more responsive movement. Getting used to the snappy responses certainly took some adjustment in my testing, but I found strafing felt much more precise, and this could make a big difference in a competitive setting where speed can make the difference between a win and defeat.

You can also set up key priority, which determines how the keyboard interprets almost simultaneous inputs via metrics like key travel or a chosen override. This sounds great on paper, as it should allow for much easier counter-strafing or ‘jiggle peeking’ (emerging from cover for a split second to try and bait an opponent into taking a shot), but there’s a big catch. This feature is banned in some competitive titles (including Counter-Strike 2) and will result in automated server kicks, so it should be treated with some degree of caution.

The built-in OLED display is also a pretty cool addition, though honestly, it’s not as useful as I first assumed it would be. It’s a small vertical display positioned on the far right-hand side of the keyboard above a small button and a little scroll wheel. By default, the wheel controls your system volume, but a quick tap of the button opens a menu with access to activation point adjustment, rapid trigger, mkey priority, RGB lighting, and game mode settings.

Adjusting them like this is very fiddly and much more easily accomplished right in the compatible Logitech G Hub software. With G Hub, you can save settings directly onto the keyboard’s memory, and I suspect that most pro players would rather create their settings in advance with the software rather than try and adjust them on the fly in the middle of a game.

The spec sheet is also impressive, with highlights like an optional 8,000Hz report rate. The keyboard also has a physical game mode switch, designed almost like a light switch. Flick this on to enable your game mode preset, which disables the two Windows keys by default to prevent accidental tab changes.

The physical design of the Logitech G Pro X2 Rapid exudes quality too, with the compact TKL form factor making it easy to incorporate into your setup. All three colorways (Black, White, and Magenta) look excellent, and key presses feel suitably satisfying with a very smooth motion and lovely sound. It feels great to type on as a result, but I am still disappointed that the exterior of the keyboard is entirely plastic when most gaming keyboards above a hundred bucks incorporate more durable metal faceplates instead.

I also don’t understand why Logitech G didn’t opt to go for a nice braided USB Type-C cable rather than a rubbery plastic one at this price. Maybe there’s some reason for pro players to prefer plastic, but if that’s the case, the brand could surely just throw in two alternate cable options given the $229.99 / £209.99 / AU$399.95 price tag.

There’s also the matter of the included wrist rest, which I unfortunately don’t think is particularly good. It’s basically just a huge rectangular hunk of cold, rubbery plastic that you have to flop awkwardly onto your desk. It’s not well padded, and I quickly relegated it to confinement back in the box. It’s presumably a very cheap extra to include, but I’m not too happy with the prospect of having to store it.

Logitech G Pro X2 Rapid review: Price & availability

• Costs $229.99 / £209.99 / AU$399.95
• Available via the Logitech website or online retailers
• More expensive than many alternatives

At $229.99 / £209.99 / AU$399.95, the Logitech G Pro X2 Rapid is expensive for a gaming keyboard, particularly a wired-only model with a predominantly plastic construction.

To give just two examples, similarly priced high-end options such as the Razer Huntsman V3 HE or Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K incorporate more premium materials like aluminum and, in the case of the Keychron model, offer wireless connectivity.

Still, it’s not offensively bad value by any means, as you are paying specifically for the high-end spec sheet, built-in screen, custom switches, and suite of esports features. You also get a wrist rest in the box and, while I’m not a huge fan, it might be useful for some.

The Logitech G Pro X2 Rapid can be purchased directly from the Logitech G website or at online retailers like Amazon.

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Logitech G Pro X2 Rapid review: Also consider

How I tested the Logitech G Pro X2 Rapid

• Tested for multiple weeks
• Used as main keyboard for work and gaming
• Compared to other gaming keyboards

I tested the Logitech G Pro X2 Rapid for multiple weeks alongside the Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike mouse, with my hands on both before and after the official reveal and release.

I used it for gaming sessions and productivity tasks throughout my days. This included plenty of time in popular esports titles such as Counter-Strike 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. I also played a range of other games, including the likes of Gears of War: E-Day, Cities: Skylines 2, and Far Cry 6.

Throughout my time with the keyboard, I compared it to my hands-on testing of other gaming keyboards across the price spectrum.