The Logitech G512 X arrives, a new gaming keyboard with TMR analog switches and modular format

Logitech G has introduced the G512X TMR Analog/Mechanical Gaming Keyboarda new gaming keyboard that combines analog and mechanical switches in a format designed for gamers who want to adjust the behavior of each key with more precision. The model will be available from April 28, 2026 on the Logitech G website and will arrive at selected distributors from May 2.

The main novelty is in the use of TMR sensors, acronym for Tunnel Magneto Resistance, a magnetic technology that allows detecting the depth of a key press. Unlike a conventional mechanical keyboard, where the input is usually binary, this system allows you to assign actions according to the route, something useful in simulators, driving games or titles where more gradual control is important.

The G512 189.99 and 219.99 euros respectively. In both cases, Logitech positions it as a high-end keyboard within its gaming catalog, with black or white versions and an aesthetic aligned with other recent G series peripherals.

Analog and mechanical switches on the same keyboard

One of the most striking points of the G512 X is its Dual Swap system. The keyboard includes 39 hybrid accommodations Compatible with both analog switches and 3- and 5-pin mechanical switches, allowing you to mix different key types depending on use. As standard, Logitech includes 9 Gateron KS-20 analog switches.

The company also incorporates functions such as Multipoint Action and SAPP, which allow two different actions to be assigned to the same press depending on the depth. With the Second Actuation Pressure Point rings, a tactile reference is also added to mark the second activation point. It is a function designed for very specific profiles, but it fits with the trend of increasingly configurable gaming keyboards that we also see in the compact gaming keyboard segment.

In performance, Logitech talks about True 8K, with polling, reporting and processing rates at 8,000 Hz, as well as an end-to-end latency of 0.125 ms. As is often the case with these types of figures, their real impact will depend on the game, the system and the user, although it places the G512 X within the current competitive range. He eSports focus It is clear in the technical sheet.

Premium design and optional accessories

The keyboard also includes two configurable dials, RGB lighting bar, built-in bottom storage for tools and parts, and optional acrylic wrist rest support. Logitech insists on the modular approach, although it is advisable to separate that commercial message from what is really practical. In reality, the value of the G512 X is in allowing physical and software adjustments without forcing the user to fully enter the world of custom keyboards.

The launch comes at a time when Logitech continues to strengthen several lines of business, from gaming peripherals to solutions for corporate environments, as we saw when visiting the Logitech stand at ISE 2026. In this case, the G512

With the G512 Its success will depend on whether these advanced functions end up providing real advantages in games and not just a flashier technical sheet. On paper, It is one of the most flexible keyboards of the brand. We will see its real impact on the market.