Logitech G316 X 98 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Linear Switches, LIGHTSYNC RGB

Set up a gaming desk that still needs a numpad, and the Logitech G316 X 98 keeps full-size functionality in a compact 98% layout. Its wired connection, hot-swappable linear mechanical switches and customizable LIGHTSYNC RGB make it suited to both play and everyday typing.

A built-in dial and dot-matrix LED display put key settings within reach. Adjust volume, brightness, media or report rate right at the keyboard, then use G HUB to personalize lighting, macros and key assignments.

Usage tips

Connect the keyboard to a PC or laptop using the supplied USB-A to USB-C cable. For personalization, use G HUB to set LIGHTSYNC RGB effects, create macros and edit game mode keys or key assignments. The onboard dial offers direct access to media, volume, brightness and report rate controls, so routine changes are easy to make from your desk.

Hot-swappable switches let you customize the keyboard’s switches, while the double-shot PBT keycaps offer another way to tailor its look and feel. The 98% layout keeps a numpad alongside the main typing keys, making it practical to move between game controls, number entry and work tasks without switching keyboards.

Where it shines

For gaming, the 8 kHz report rate is designed for quick signal transmission, and G HUB gives you tools to set up macros, lighting and key assignments around your play style. The LIGHTSYNC RGB system supports per-key lighting and 30 lighting zones, adding a customizable visual element to a gaming setup.

Want to change a setting without opening an on-screen menu? The dial and animated dot-matrix display provide onboard control of report rate, volume, brightness and media. For longer sessions that include typing as well as play, the gasket-mounted design uses silicone cushioning and sound-dampening foam layers for a quieter, refined typing feel.

Compared with a conventional full-size keyboard, this compact 98% format makes room for a mouse while retaining a numpad. That combination also suits a shared desk where gaming, programming and everyday number entry are part of the same routine.

At a glance

• Type: Wired mechanical gaming keyboard
• Switches: Linear and hot-swappable
• Layout: QWERTY, 98% layout with numpad
• Lighting: LIGHTSYNC RGB, per-key lighting and 30 zones
• Controls: Dial and dot-matrix LED display
• Connectivity: USB-A to USB-C cable
• Dimensions: 38.4 x 14 x 4 cm
• Weight: 880 g

Practical questions

Does the keyboard include a number pad? Yes. Its 98% layout retains a numpad, combining number-entry functionality with a more compact footprint than a conventional full-size layout.

Can I customize the switches and lighting? The mechanical switches are hot-swappable, and the double-shot PBT keycaps support customization. G HUB lets you personalize LIGHTSYNC RGB effects, including per-key lighting and 30 zones.

What can I control using the dial? The onboard dial and dot-matrix display provide control of report rate, volume, brightness and media, with adjustments visible on the display.

Buying verdict

The Logitech G316 X 98 is a practical fit for a gaming and work desk where space matters but a numpad remains useful. Its hot-swappable linear switches, onboard controls and configurable RGB make it easy to shape around both gameplay and daily typing.