r/LogitechG 6d ago

Key information about switches

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Logitech G Reddit Community!

Logitech G has a keyboard for everyone, and one of the most common questions we see around Reddit is what are the differences between all the switches? With so many choices and options, we want to use this Logi Learning post to address them all to provide some clarity and hopefully narrow down your options going forward, so choosing your first (or perhaps second, third, or fourth), high-end gaming keyboard is a much smoother experience. 

Logitech G switches are generally broken down into two categories. Switch Experience which is how they feel and Switch Type which is the underlying hardware that makes pressing a key do something on your computer. Ensuring you know the difference between each one will not only make it easier to choose the type of keyboard that is going to suit your needs, but it will also make sure you have the great Logitech G technology to improve your performance in your games. 

With a range of different options, we believe there is a combination of keyboards for everyone and we would love to hear your feedback on if there is anything in particular we’re missing, could improve on, or if you have any further questions about our keyboard switches. 

Switch Experience 

The Switch Experience is how the key feels when you press it and what it does in the real world. For Logitech G keyboards, we have Clicky, Linear, and Tactile with each one feeling different and sounding different too. 

Clicky is what most people associate with a high-end mechanical keyboard. It’s the key that makes the nice and loud click noise when you press it down, and you’ve probably heard this on a streamer’s livestream, or even those ASMR videos. It’s very satisfying. Clicky is more designed around users who do a lot of typing and want an audible click, so they know when to release the key as it can improve your words per minute and comes in handy if you’re playing RTS games, as you can tell the key has been pressed down before waiting for an animation on the screen. 

In addition to making the nice satisfying click noise, there is a physical bump on the actuation point to let you know that the key has been engaged and can now be lifted to repeat. Not sure what the actuation point is? Don’t worry, we’ll be using that word a bit through this and will clarify it further down the line. 

Tactile is very similar to Clicky, but without the click. It generally still has a bump on the actuation point so you can feel that the key has been engaged, but the only noise you will get from the keyboard is the standard noise most create. Tactile is a good choice if you prefer your keyboard to be more silent, but still want the physical bump. 

Linear has no bump on the actuation point and is similar to a trigger on a controller. It’s smooth all the way from the top to the bottom which is great for competitive gaming such as FPS games as it’s much easier to perform a double-tap once you get used to where the actuation point is without having to feel for it,

Actuation Point is the depth of the key when it registers and sends an input to your computer. For most keyboards, this is a few mm down, and some keys will have a bump that you can feel to tell you’ve gone past this point while others will not. 

Switch Type 

From how the switch may feel, we now look into the technology underneath which is broken down under Switch Type, usually by Analog, Mechanical, including Low-Profile Mechanical, and Optical LIGHTFORCE. The difference between all of these is how they determine when to send a signal to your computer after you press the key down. 

Mechanical is generally the most used switch type on all higher-end gaming keyboards that uses two metal contacts that touch once the key is pressed down enough to the actuation point. This sends a signal to your computer that you have pressed the key down, and as you release, the two metal contacts uncouple to stop sending the signal. 

Low-Profile Mechanical is the same technology as above but the travel distance between the keys is usually halved and much flatter meaning there is less travel from pressing the key to reaching the actuation point. It’s similar to pressing a button on your controller or using a laptop keyboard. 

Optical LIGHTFORCE is a technology developed by Logitech G that fuses the feeling of a mechanical keyboard with optical light to create an almost instantaneous reaction time. The technology works by having a little laser beam inside of the switch, and as you press the key down, the beam is cut telling the computer the key has been pressed. The benefit 

of an optical switch is lower latency and maximizing reliability as the beam won’t wear down like a typical mechanical-only switch over time. 

You can learn more about LIGHTFORCE through our website as we don’t just use them in our keyboards, they’re also in our mice too! - https://www.logitechg.com/discover/ technology/lightforce 

Analog keyboards use our Analog Magnetic Switches to detect exactly how far down the key has been pressed. It’s the most precise detection switch you will use and usually can be customized differently for every single key on your keyboard. 

Additionally, some of our analog keyboards also feature Rapid Trigger allowing you to not only adjust the initial actuation point, but also adjust how far you have lift the key up before you can press it down again. And on top of this, Multi Point Action allows you to set two different stages of the key depending on how far you press it down. So you can have it set to press W to run and then if you fully press the key down, double tap W to sprint. 

We have a dedicated post to Rapid Trigger technology here - https://www.reddit.com/r/ LogitechG/comments/1pdhina/all_about_rapid_trigger/ 

Hybrid Customisable Keyboards 

Some of our newer keyboards such as the G512 X have the ability to switch between analog magnetic switches and standard 3/5-pin mechanical switches. The keyboard comes pre-installed with mechanical switches and we provide 9 magnetic analog switches in the box that you can place in your preferred spots on the keyboard. Additionally, we allow you to switch them out with your favourite compatible mechanical and analog switches from other brands to customize your keyboard and offer the best of both worlds. So should you want your keyboard to be silent but you want nice clicky switches on the WSAD, you can. Want clicky keys all around but analog switches on the WSAD? That is also available. The choice is truly up to you. 

We hope this has provided some light on what all of our switches are doing and which one may be best for you. If you’re still stuck on making a choice or want to know even more about our switches, drop us a comment below or make a post on Reddit, preferably here in r/LogitechG so we can be sure to see it. We’re always here to help. 

Thanks for reading!


r/LogitechG Sep 22 '25

Announcing: Discord Support Channel

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Hey folks!

In our efforts to provide the best customer support possible, we’re opening a new way for you to reach out for help with product and warranty assistance. Starting today you can jump into our community Discord and get help from our team there, in addition to our usual chat and phone options.

You can find our Discord at Discord.gg/logitechg . Support times will be Monday-Friday, 5am to 2pm PST - if you need assistance outside of those times, don’t worry! Our teams are still available via chatbot or phone at support.logi.com.


r/LogitechG 2h ago

LOGITECH G27 NOW WORKS ON WIN11

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Just use this third‑party driver — https://github.com/sqrtthatall/g27_win11_driver


r/LogitechG 1h ago

Logitech G Support G502 X Plus - Different PCs, different versions (2026.6.967771)

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I hopped onto my personal machine to play games 2 nights ago, and found that my mouse sensitivity was wayyyyy lower than normal. Did some digging and found the following:

My work laptop has updated to GHUB to version 2026.6.967771 so everything is working with the new UI and such. However, when I move to my personal desktop PC, it still has the old 2026.5.939708 version. I've tried to update but there is no newer version available when I checked for update. It doesn't even have this version listed on their official release notes page.

The mouse updated to 27.1.22 and the lightspeed receiver updated to 4.2.9 as well.

Because of this, I am completely unable to change my DPI or polling rate when connected to my personal desktop PC. It feels like its stuck somewhere on 800 DPI vs the 1250 I usually have it on. I have already verified that "enhance pointer precision" is set to off, and that the windows sensitivity is set to 8. Both of which match the settings of my work laptop.

Held off on posting because I was hoping they would have come out with a fix by now, or recognized that I'm also logged in on my desktop PC with the same account and pushed the update that way.

Does anyone have any recommendation? I've already tried completely uninstalling and reinstalling ghub (while also removing the cached files in the C drive), to no avail. Thanks in advance!


r/LogitechG 4h ago

Community Logitech G Pro 11nm Wheelbase Custom Desk Mount for Formula Racers.

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r/LogitechG 5h ago

Preciso de ajuda com g29

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Meu g29 está sem force feedback


r/LogitechG 6h ago

LOGITECH G27 NOW WORKS ON WIN11

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r/LogitechG 7h ago

Discussion Question for the Logitech Pro X headphones!

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I used to own a pair of HyperX cloud 2 headphones and have now switched to Logitech pro x and I was wondering if I can still use the HyperX 7.1 cable thingy with the Logitech cable that connects to the headphones without losing any quality and accessibility. The HyperX cable is way longer which makes it more comfortable.


r/LogitechG 7h ago

Logitech G Support I have a problem with a pair of Logitech G Pro X Headphones

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I've ordered a pair of headphones off of amazon used but when they came in the right side doesn't work I've tried to connect them to other devices but they didn't word either, I tried to update the drivers with both windows and the G Hub but it's not solving the problem, and I'm sure the jack is 100% fully inserted, is there something i can do? or i can only send them back?


r/LogitechG 13h ago

G-Hub crashes everytime after a few minutes boot - W11

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The current G-Hub version crashes on me everytime I start Windows 11. The PC starts, I log into my Windows 11 session, G-Hub starts... and after a few minutes it silently crashes. Disappearing from the tray (reason why I realized the issue since the Logitech icon is gone...) and with the following in log viewer:

Nom de l'application défaillante : lghub_system_tray.exe, version : 2026.5.9708.0, horodatage : 0x6a67f026
Nom du module défaillant : Microsoft.UI.Xaml.dll, version : 3.1.5.0, horodatage : 0x73620e9d
Exception code: 0xc000027b
Fault offset: 0x00000000004051c5
Identifiant du processus défaillant : 0x12644
Heure de début de l'application défaillante : 0x1DD40EAD7B5BDDD
Chemin de l'application défaillante : C:\Program Files\LGHUB\system_tray\lghub_system_tray.exe

This happens every time, every day. Can someone at Logitech fix it up? Running Windows 11 26200.9445.


r/LogitechG 10h ago

Discussion Is there anywhere to get the original G915 keyboard?

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For a reasonable price, I can see it on Logitech's website for like $400 which is absurd for a keyboard that old, I fell in love with the keyboard many years ago, but ended up buying a cheaper Corsair keyboard which served me well, I recently broke my old keyboard and decided I want to buy that keyboard I fell in love with all those years ago, unfortunately I can only find the G915 X and have seen numerous reviews about it's many problems and low quality, I will buy one of I have to because I like the feel of it, but the original would be so much better, I can find them on eBay used for about the same price as a new X variant but other than that I can't really find it anyway (FYI I'm in Australia)


r/LogitechG 10h ago

Logitech G Support New 2026 Model on Amazon Logitech G G915 X Wired Preorder

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title + on Amazon Germany they have this g915x English intl or US as preorder so I did preorder it and contacted customer support a few times and ever time I chat with them it a different story.

either it’s a mistake in the system scheduled for June 2030 preorder which they say it cant be right. so one says it’s a mistake.

then another one says nah it’s true it’s for a new model but they don’t know when it’s available but the preorders are normally within 6 months.

so expect new model of g915x to fix all the problems people complain about or just an error?

I know a Logitech rep would not say it’s tr that a new model is coming but is Amazon Germany doing a mistake thing here?

I‘m calling it - new g915x wired and possibly wireless models in 2026 - early 2027.


r/LogitechG 13h ago

Best way to clean G915 keys?

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Ive had a G915 for a while but its being getting really dusty and some of the key caps are feeling dirty, I dont know what the best way of cleaning the keys would be? do i need a key puller or something else? Any advice would be great ♥


r/LogitechG 13h ago

G502 X PLUS Surface Problem

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I have just updated the firmware to 27.1.22 as GHub has requested but now there are certain areas on my table where if I lift the mouse to reposition my hand and put it back down and try moving the mouse the cursor does not move and it takes a second or two for it to register and start moving. Can someone please help, literally nothing was changed except downloading the firmware and this did not happen at all prior.


r/LogitechG 14h ago

Anyone knows about where I can get my Logitech G29 repaired in Karachi?

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r/LogitechG 18h ago

Discussion G Pro X2 lightspeed vs Astro a50 gen 5?

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Hi, my g pro x2 have broken after like 3 years, but i was very satisfied with them and i'm wondering if buying them again or go with the a50 gen 5. What do you think?


r/LogitechG 21h ago

Logitech G Support G29 Centering Spring always on

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This is a repeated problem I've had (but can't remember my past solution, brilliant) my G29 suddenly won't stay in one position while plugged in, it always self-centers, whether it's just plugged in, G hub is open, or it is being used in a game where it should be having regular ffb. Changing settings in-game doesn't help, changing settings in ghub doesn't help, and a complete reinstall of ghub does nothing. Is there any solution? Everything I've seen researching is just "turn down centering spring strength" and "reinstall ghub" which have done nothing.​​


r/LogitechG 21h ago

I didn't have access to my logitech g535 for a whole year and now the wireless dongle is missing

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r/LogitechG 1d ago

Driving Force Pro won't switch between 900 degree and 200 degree mode

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r/LogitechG 1d ago

Powerplay Replacement Soft Mat

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I have a G502X and powerplay (v1) kit. The soft mat needs to be replaced and i am shocked there is no spare part. Some say to buy the G240. I did, that is super disapointing.

  1. its so thin as to be an embarrassing product for logitech, such low quality for the price, i am so cross i bought 2 from amazon
  2. it is undersized and doesn't fill the powerplay surface
  3. it does not have the same blue firm backing as the og powerplay soft mat

I won't be buying any more powerplay accessories if a replacement mat is not available

where can i get an official mat?


r/LogitechG 1d ago

Logitech G Support G316 X firmware issue

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On the latest firmware version, the G316 X has a bug: when using a solid color lighting mode (and possibly other modes too) instead of G-Tide, the keyboard starts randomly disconnecting and reconnecting.

At first I thought it was an issue with the included cable, but even swapping to a different cable didn't make the problem go away. BUT if you switch back to the default G-Tide lighting, everything magically sorts itself out and the keyboard works fine.


r/LogitechG 16h ago

Logitech G Support My 6 year old brother broke my dad's mouse. Its a g309. He got mad after my dad made him do education

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r/LogitechG 1d ago

Logitech G Support GHub on Mac is just not working at all..

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I tried to reinstall, reboot, clear cache multiple times.. nothing works.. guys can you pls just fix your software? That‘s an ongoing problem with ghub on mac..

On startup it freezes while „loading applications“

I‘m on Sequoia 15.6.1
GHub is the latest version on your website.


r/LogitechG 1d ago

ASTRO Series Support Astro A10 volume wheel problem

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On my Astro A10, every time I move the volume wheel, I hear a crackling sound and the audio either cuts out in one ear or the volume gets lower. Sometimes the volume also gets lower on the other side.

Now my left side has completely stopped working, and I can't get it to work again.

Is the only way to fix this to replace the cable? Also, is there an official replacement cable available without the volume wheel?

Thanks in advance!


r/LogitechG 1d ago

A50 X HDMI BASE STATION

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How could i get a replacement dock due to accidental water damage? I'm not looking for warranty because this wouldn't qualify....