Logitech has introduced several new products in its Pro gaming lineup, including the G Pro X3 Superstrike mouse, G Pro X2 Rapid keyboard, G Pro X Control mouse pad and G Pro X 3 Lightspeed headset.
The G Pro X3 Superstrike may be the most technically familiar product of the group because it builds directly on the X2 Superstrike that launched only a few months ago. The keyboard and mouse pad, however, appear to bring more noticeable changes for players looking at the wider ecosystem.
G Pro X2 Rapid uses Hall effect switches
The G Pro X2 Rapid is a $230 gaming keyboard built around Hall effect switches.
Early hands on impressions describe the switches as smooth, stable and relatively muted, with a deeper sound than many gaming keyboards. Key wobble also appears to be minimal, apart from a small amount on the spacebar.
The keycaps use a slightly rougher texture than average, while Logitech includes a large wrist rest.
The keyboard made a stronger first impression than expected, particularly after some previous Logitech keyboards received criticism for their switch feel.
| Product | Main features | Price |
|---|---|---|
| G Pro X3 Superstrike | Analogue switches, 135 hour battery, revised balance | $200 |
| G Pro X2 Rapid | Hall effect switches, large wrist rest | $230 |
| G Pro X Control | 460 x 400 mm, thick control surface | $59 |
| G Pro X 3 Lightspeed | 50 mm graphene drivers, improved mic, 70 hour battery | $250 |
More testing will be needed before firm conclusions can be made about the keyboard, but the early experience suggests Logitech has focused heavily on switch feel and overall typing quality.
G Pro X Control targets tactical shooter players
The G Pro X Control is a $59 mouse pad designed around slower, more controlled movement.
It measures 460 x 400 mm and uses a relatively thick surface.
Control pads are generally designed to provide more resistance than speed focused mouse pads, which can help players make small, deliberate movements in competitive shooters.
Initial testing suggests Logitech's pad is not as slow as some dedicated control options, but that may change slightly as the surface wears in.
The balance could also make it suitable for players who want more control without moving to one of the slowest surfaces available.
G Pro X3 Superstrike improves an already recent design
The G Pro X3 Superstrike costs $200 and uses analogue switch technology.
Logitech also claims up to 135 hours of battery life, while the physical balance has been refined compared with the previous version.
The main issue is timing.
The X2 Superstrike arrived only months earlier, meaning the X3 quickly makes the previous model feel outdated despite its recent release.
From a technology perspective, the X3 remains an impressive mouse, but it is more evolutionary than completely new because the underlying Superstrike concept was already introduced earlier this year.
G Pro X 3 Lightspeed gets a better microphone
Logitech has also updated its wireless gaming headset.
The G Pro X 3 Lightspeed uses 50 mm graphene drivers and is priced at $250.
Battery life increases to as much as 70 hours, around 20 hours more than the previous model.
The microphone has also been improved significantly. Early demonstrations suggest voice quality is noticeably better than the previous generation.
Even so, the headset appears to be another iterative update rather than a major redesign.
Logitech is expanding the Pro ecosystem rather than reinventing it
The latest Pro lineup covers most of a competitive gaming setup at once.
The G Pro X3 Superstrike improves Logitech's recent analogue mouse, while the X2 Rapid brings Hall effect technology into the keyboard range. The X Control adds a slower mouse surface aimed at precision, and the X 3 Lightspeed improves battery life and microphone quality.
Among the new products, the keyboard and mouse pad may offer the most noticeable change in day to day use because they introduce different feel and control characteristics rather than simply refining an existing device.
The X3 Superstrike and X 3 Lightspeed still bring useful improvements, but both are closer to upgraded versions of products Logitech already had on the market.
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