Logitech G316 X 98 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Tactile, 8 kHz, LIGHTSYNC RGB

Practical tips

If you want a mechanical keyboard for gaming and everyday work that keeps a number pad without taking up a standard full-size footprint, the Logitech G316 X 98 fits that brief. Its 98% layout combines full-size functionality with a more compact arrangement, leaving more room for mouse movement. Tactile switches provide feedback as you type, while hot-swappable design lets you customize the switch setup. Connect it by cable to a PC or laptop using the included USB-A to USB-C cable.

Use the dial and dot-matrix LED display to adjust report rate, volume, brightness, and media controls from the keyboard. For deeper setup, G HUB supports LIGHTSYNC RGB customization, macros, performance presets, and programmable key assignments. This gives you a choice between quick onboard changes and software-based personalization.

Product specs

• Name: Logitech G316 X 98
• Type: Wired mechanical gaming keyboard
• Layout: 98% QWERTY with number pad
• Switches: Tactile and hot-swappable
• Report rate: 8 kHz
• Lighting: LIGHTSYNC RGB, with 30 lighting zones and per-key lighting
• Display and controls: Dot-matrix LED display and dial
• Connectivity: USB-A to USB-C cable
• Dimensions: 15.12 x 5.51 x 1.57 inches
• Weight: 880 g
• Keycaps: Double-shot PBT

Strengths

The compact full-size layout is the defining practical advantage: it preserves a number pad for entering figures or using number-based shortcuts, while its smaller footprint can leave more space for broad mouse movements than a traditional full-size keyboard. A tenkeyless design is another route to a smaller desk setup, but it gives up the number pad, the G316 X 98 is better suited to buyers who want both functions together.

For customization, hot-swappable tactile switches make it easier to change the keyboard’s feel, and double-shot PBT keycaps support a personalized look while helping resist shine. The gasket-mounted construction combines silicone cushioning and sound-dampening foam for tactile typing with a more controlled sound. LIGHTSYNC RGB can be tailored by zone or key, and the interactive display and dial keep common adjustments close at hand. Buyers also describe the keyboard as reliable and suitable for both classes and gaming, adding an everyday-use perspective alongside its gaming features.

The keyboard’s wired 8 kHz report rate is designed for quick signal transmission, and G HUB provides tools for adjusting lighting, macros, and key assignments. Its plastic parts are made with a minimum of 32% post-consumer recycled plastic, while the hot-swappable switches support extending the keyboard’s usable life through customization.

Buying verdict

A solid pick if you want tactile mechanical feedback, a number pad, and gaming-focused controls in a space-conscious wired layout. The G316 X 98 brings switch customization, PBT keycaps, LIGHTSYNC RGB, and accessible onboard adjustments into one keyboard, making it a practical choice for a desk shared between gaming, schoolwork, and everyday productivity.