Logitech debuts magnetic G Pro X2 Rapid keyboard tailored for competitive gaming

Logitech has launched the G Pro X2 Rapid, a wired tenkeyless gaming keyboard priced at $229.99 (£209.99, AU$399.95) and available through Logitech's store and online retailers. Targeted at esports, the board is powered by Gateron-manufactured KS-20 POM Hall effect switches that support adjustable actuation depths between 0.1mm and 4mm in 0.05mm steps. It features rapid trigger resets, an optional 8,000Hz polling rate, and an integrated vertical OLED display next to a control wheel to tweak settings without alt-tabbing. [1][2]

Built in black, white, and magenta finishes, the keyboard includes doubleshot PBT keycaps and a physical game mode switch to lock out Windows keys. However, the premium pricing comes with notable hardware compromises: TechRadar criticized the predominantly plastic chassis, basic rubber USB-C cable, and unpadded wrist rest, though Tom's Guide praised the board's rigidity and understated aesthetic. The device also offers key priority modes to aid counter-strafing, though users must tread carefully, as titles such as Counter-Strike 2 prohibit the feature and issue automatic kicks. [1][2]