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Gaming keyboard technology advancements

Overview

The gaming peripheral market is seeing an expansion in high-performance keyboard technology, specifically regarding hybrid and magnetic axis switches.

Initially, Logitech introduced the G512 X, a wired gaming keyboard featuring a hybrid printed circuit board (PCB) that supports both traditional mechanical and magnetic key switches. This model was released in 75% and 98% formats with an 8,000Hz polling rate.

Following this, Logitech G and Lenovo announced new specialized magnetic axis keyboards aimed at competitive FPS gaming. Logitech G released the PRO X2 RT, a flagship model co-designed with professional player m0nesy, featuring adjustable actuation from 0.1mm to 4mm and an onboard OLED screen. Simultaneously, Lenovo announced the Legion R9 68-key magnetic axis keyboard, which offers high-precision actuation of up to 0.001mm and an 8,000Hz hardware-level polling rate.

Entities

m0nesy · Logitech · Legion · Lenovo · Logitech G

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Logitech G and Lenovo launch new high-performance magnetic axis gaming keyboards

    Logitech G and Lenovo have unveiled new high-performance magnetic axis gaming keyboards featuring 8000Hz polling rates and precision actuation for competitive FPS players.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Logitech G512 X gaming keyboard features hybrid switch support

    Logitech has released the G512 X gaming keyboard, featuring a hybrid PCB that supports both magnetic and traditional mechanical switches.

Sources

au.pcmag.com · ithome.com · me.pcmag.com · news.yesky.com · uk.pcmag.com