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【Hardcore Gadget Geek's Review】Logicool G G316 X 98 Review: Out Jul 16, a Wired 98% Gaming Keyboard With Up to 8,000Hz and Hot-Swap Switches
The Logicool G G316 X 98 is a wired 98% gaming keyboard with a polling rate (how often it reports input to the PC) of up to 8,000Hz. It went on sale Jul 16, 2026 at an open price. Its hot-swap design lets you change switches yourself.
Key points
- Release date: Jul 16, 2026, at an open price. Official preorders were JPY 17,800 with a 1-year warranty and JPY 19,580 with 2 years
- Wired, up to 8,000Hz. 3.5mm key travel, 40g actuation force. Hot-swap supported
- A 98% board at 384×140×40mm and 880g. Black and white
[Released Jul 16, 2026] Logicool G G316 X 98
The G316 X 98 is a 98% board with 8,000Hz and swappable switches at an approachable price
You pick a gaming keyboard by response speed and key feel. The G316 X 98 supports up to 8,000Hz when wired, and you can change the switches yourself.
8,000Hz means the keyboard reports input to the PC up to 8,000 times a second, or 0.125 ms per report (1000 ÷ 8000). That is one eighth of the usual 1 ms at 1,000Hz.
As an IT consultant (SE), I read the footnote before the headline number. I treat 8,000Hz as the maximum when wired.
How I judged it
First, size. A 98% layout keeps the numpad and arrow keys at 384×140×40mm. It leaves room on the desk for mouse movement.
Next, the switches. They are linear, with 3.5mm of travel and 40g of actuation force. With hot-swap, you can change them if you dislike them.
If you can't decide, take the G316 X 98. The reason: it handles game response and numpad office work on one board.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
Logicool G G316 X 98 Wired Gaming Keyboard
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When did the G316 X 98 come out? Price and specs
| Item | G316 X 98 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Price | Open price (official preorders: JPY 17,800 with 1-year warranty, JPY 19,580 with 2 years) |
| Connection | Wired (up to 8,000Hz) |
| Switch | Linear, hot-swap supported |
| Key travel and actuation force | 3.5mm, 40g |
| Size and weight | 384×140×40mm, 880g |
| Display | A dial and a dot-style LED display |
| Colors and warranty | Black or white, 1- or 2-year warranty (4 models in all) |
A dial at the top right adjusts settings, and the neighboring LED animates volume, media, brightness and polling rate. The G HUB software lets you set the color of each key.
How does it differ from the K98M and PRO X2 RAPID?
| Item | G316 X 98 | K98M | PRO X2 RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Games plus office | Work | Games (top model) |
| Connection | Wired | Wireless (3 devices) | Wired |
| Max report rate | 8,000Hz | ― | 8,000Hz |
| Size | 98% (880g) | 98% (about 1.1kg) | Tenkeyless |
| Price | Open (from JPY 17,800) | JPY 18,590 direct | JPY 35,750 |
The PRO X2 RAPID, the top model with magnetic switches and Rapid Trigger, costs about twice as much as the G316 X 98. It is for people who put response speed first.
For wireless work, take the K98M. For games and office together, take the G316 X 98.
Strengths and things to note
Strengths
Fast response. Up to 8,000Hz when wired, one eighth of the 1,000Hz reporting interval.
Yours to tune. With hot-swap, you can try other linear switches.
Things to note
Being wired, it leaves a cable on your desk. The warranty comes in 1- and 2-year versions, and the 2-year one costs JPY 1,780 more (19,580 − 17,800). If you swap switches yourself, check the maker's warranty terms too.
Who is it for?
People who game and also use a numpad. People who want to tune the feel of their keys. It also suits anyone looking for an 8,000Hz keyboard under JPY 20,000.
For the highest response speed, the PRO X2 RAPID is another option, and for quiet work the K98M.
Price and where to buy
It is an open price, and Logicool's official Rakuten store showed around JPY 17,800. Over three years that is about JPY 16 a day (17,800 ÷ 1,095).
If you can't decide, take the G316 X 98. The reason: wired 8,000Hz, hot-swap and a space-saving 98% layout come together.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
Logicool G G316 X 98 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
To compare three Logicool keyboards, see the best mechanical keyboards. For quiet work, read the Alto Keys K98M review, and for gaming the best gaming mice.
FAQ
When did the G316 X 98 come out?
It went on sale Jul 16, 2026, at an open price.
Does the G316 X 98 reach 8,000Hz wirelessly?
8,000Hz is the wired maximum. The G316 X 98 is a wired keyboard that supports polling rates up to 8,000Hz.
What is hot-swap?
A design where you pull out and push in key switches without soldering. You can change them to a switch with the feel you like.
About the writer and sources
Written by a desk-setup nerd who works as an IT consultant (SE). At work, I read the footnotes behind a spec before the headline number, and I built the tables here the same way.
Release dates and prices were re-checked on Oct 26 against the makers' announcements and Rakuten Ichiba listings. Sources are listed below.
