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【Hardcore Gadget Geek's Review】Logitech G PRO X2 RAPID Review: Out Oct 15, JPY 35,750 Direct, a Magnetic-Switch Keyboard With Up to 8,000Hz and an OLED
The Logitech G PRO X2 RAPID is a wired, tenkeyless gaming keyboard whose actuation depth you can change. It went on sale Oct 15, 2026 at JPY 35,750 (tax included) in Logicool's direct store; the list price is open. Every key uses a magnetic analog switch, it runs up to 8,000Hz, and every key supports rapid trigger.
Key points
- Release date: Oct 15, 2026. JPY 35,750 tax included in the direct store (list price is open)
- Magnetic analog switches on every key, up to 8,000Hz, rapid trigger on every key, Japanese layout
- Travel about 4.0mm, actuation force about 30g, 1,075g. Standard models carry a 2-year warranty
[Released Oct 15, 2026] Logitech G PRO X2 RAPID
The PRO X2 RAPID is a magnetic keyboard with adjustable actuation depth
The PRO X2 RAPID is a wired keyboard in the Logitech G "PRO" series that went on sale Oct 15, 2026. A mouse and a headset came out the same day.
A magnetic analog switch reads how far you press a key as a continuous value. That lets you change the depth where it fires, and use rapid trigger, which cuts input as soon as you lift a finger slightly.
As a desk-setup nerd, I think a keyboard's numbers come down to millimeters and hertz. This article reads both as formulas.
How I judged it
First, how fast it reports. Up to 8,000Hz sends the key state 8,000 times a second. The interval is 0.125ms (1 / 8,000 s), one eighth of the 1ms at 1,000Hz.
Next, how easy it is to change the response. Every key is magnetic, and you can change the actuation point on the OLED and roller. You can tune it on the board without installing software.
It weighs 1,075g, 195g more than the G316 X 98's 880g (1,075 - 880), a gap of about 22% (195 / 880). A heavier board is less likely to slide on the desk while you type.
If you can't decide, take the PRO X2 RAPID. The reason: magnetic switches on every key, 8,000Hz and rapid trigger for JPY 35,750 direct.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
Logicool G PRO X2 RAPID Wired Gaming Keyboard
Rakuten Ichiba is a Japanese marketplace. Overseas shipping depends on the shop.
Buying from outside Japan? Sign up free for Rakuten Global Express (Rakuten's official forwarding service) and check out with its Japan warehouse address → full guide
When did the PRO X2 RAPID come out? Price and specs
| Item | PRO X2 RAPID |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Price (tax incl.) | JPY 35,750 in the Logicool direct store (list price is open) |
| Layout | Japanese layout, tenkeyless |
| Switches | Magnetic analog on every key (analog switches are hot-swappable) |
| Max polling rate | 8,000Hz |
| Travel, actuation force | 4.0 +/- 0.2mm, 30 +/- 10g |
| Size, weight | 363 x 143 x 36mm, 1,075g |
| Cable | 180cm (USB-A to USB-C) |
| Warranty | 2 years for standard models (1 year for "d" models) |
| Colors | Black, white, pink (standard models) |
The board has an OLED display and a roller for changing settings without software. The keycaps are double-shot PBT, and a silicone palm rest is included.
The sound-dampening layers inside went from 4 to 6 over the previous model. Lighting is LIGHTSYNC RGB.
How does it differ from the G316 X 98?
| Item | PRO X2 RAPID | G316 X 98 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 15, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | ― |
| Price (Logicool store on Rakuten) | JPY 30,875 | JPY 17,800 | +JPY 13,075 (about +73%) |
| Switches | Magnetic analog | Linear, hot-swappable | ― |
| Travel, actuation force | About 4.0mm, about 30g | 3.5mm, 40g | +0.5mm, -10g |
| Size, weight | Tenkeyless, 1,075g | 98%, 880g | +195g |
| Max polling rate | 8,000Hz | 8,000Hz | Same |
The JPY 13,075 is what you pay for magnetic switches, rapid trigger and the OLED. If you are not aiming at tournaments, the JPY 17,800 G316 X 98 is enough.
For the G316 X 98's numbers, see my Logitech G G316 X 98 review.
Strengths and things to note
Strengths
Adjustable actuation depth. Magnetic analog switches let you set the actuation point yourself.
8,000Hz. The report interval is 0.125ms, one eighth of 1,000Hz.
Tune it without software. The OLED and roller change settings on the board itself.
Things to note
It weighs 1,075g, 195g more than the G316 X 98. It is wired only, with a 180cm cable. Being tenkeyless, number-heavy work means adding a separate numpad.
Who is it for?
People who want to set their own actuation depth in competitive games. People who want input cut the moment they lift a finger slightly in FPS or rhythm games.
If quiet and wireless come first, the Alto Keys K98M is another way to choose.
Price and where to buy
JPY 35,750 tax included in Logicool's direct store, also sold in Logicool's official Rakuten Ichiba store. Over a year, that is about JPY 98 a day (35,750 / 365).
If you can't decide, take the PRO X2 RAPID. The reason: magnetic switches on every key, 8,000Hz and rapid trigger for JPY 35,750 direct.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
Logicool G PRO X2 RAPID Wired Gaming Keyboard
Rakuten Ichiba is a Japanese marketplace. Overseas shipping depends on the shop.
Buying from outside Japan? Sign up free for Rakuten Global Express (Rakuten's official forwarding service) and check out with its Japan warehouse address → full guide
For three keyboards side by side, see the best mechanical keyboards. For a quiet wireless one for work, read the Alto Keys K98M review, and for the mouse that came out the same day, the PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE review.
FAQ
When did the PRO X2 RAPID come out?
It went on sale Oct 15, 2026, at JPY 35,750 (tax included) in the Logicool direct store.
What is rapid trigger?
It cuts input based on a slight lift of your finger, not only on how deep you pressed. The PRO X2 RAPID supports it on every key.
What does 8,000Hz change?
The keyboard reports key states to the PC 8,000 times a second, every 0.125ms, finer than the 1ms of 1,000Hz.
About the writer and sources
Written by a gadget nerd who works as an IT consultant (SE). At work I check the unit before the number, and I read this keyboard as millimeters and hertz.
Release date and price were re-checked on Oct 27 against Logicool's announcement. Last updated Oct 27. Sources are listed below.
