Logitech G915 TKL Tenkeyless Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Low Profile Switch Options, Lightsync RGB, Advanced Wireless and Bluetooth Support - Tactile, White
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Hozen
> 3 dayThe first one that was sent had the aluminum badly bent in the corner. Pretty sure it was a manufacturing defect as there was no damage to the box, packaging, etc. Amazon made it easy to get a replacement and its been awesome. The battery life is really impressive considering it is full, per key, RGB. The sleep time is configurable in the g suite software. Actually, everything is configurable in the g suite software. The tactical keys are a nice balance of sound and feel. Since they are low profile, the 1.5mm key press registration distance is a nice and noticable improvement over regular keyboards. Additionally, this this is super thin so you dont need a wrist rest. That, in turn, means it takes up less space on the desk even being a full size keyboard. This is all proprietary to Logitech though the switches are an obvious copy of the choc low profile switches. So, no aftermarket support for keycaps and, of course, the switches are not hot swappable. However, if you like things that just work and are on the Logitech ecosystem by way of a mouse... This is the way to go. Some little quirks with the software that arent obvious like having to upload the settings to the keyboard memory for the lighting to be on immediately vs after waking up... I mean, that could be improved (same issue though with the mice and dpi). Solid build, solid performance... Really expensive.
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csroc
> 3 dayThis is not my first mechanical keyboard, nor my first mechanical Logitech keyboard. Its by far one of the nicest looking and feeling keyboards Ive used though. I wanted to try a lower profile keyboard primarily for ergonomic reasons and had otherwise been really happy with the G810 Id been using for a while. This, despite the ludicrous price, fit the bill and overall I liked the look and design. The keys all feel and sound very uniform, and have a subdued/subtle sound similar to the G810 (I got the tactile version of the G815). One definite improvement over the G810 is that the spacebar is much quieter, in fact sounding no different than any other key on the board. So theres a lot good about it, Ive had no issues with the software recognizing it and supporting it beyond wishing I could have a keypress effect and command lighting both active: In terms of connectivity, it would have been nice if it didnt require two USB connections to use the passthrough but I understand why given they did that to ensure full power was provided to that USB port. Ultimately the best approach I think would have been to make it a USB 3 passthrough port, not USB 2. Moving on to the other design choices that are disappointing, especially given the price: *The memory keys are always greenish, you cant change them to match your color scheme. I am not overly bothered by this but its still very much one of those things that makes you go why though? *Theres no Scroll Lock light. The G810 had one, why is it missing now on a more expensive keyboard? Additionally, the Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock lights could be assigned different colors. On the G815 theyre just a bright white, too bright. Id really like to be able to turn them down a bit. *Finally, the other regression from the G810: The secondary functions on the keycaps dont light up. It is an unfortunate side effect of the design of the new switches, but why was it designed that way? Were there no alternatives that they could have pursued? I dont have a problem reading them, I keep my keyboard lighting fairly dim as is and the light from my monitors is enough to make the printed labeling visible, but it is in a dark font which Im sure makes it challenging for some. Overall a good keyboard but given the design oversights, not really worth $200. At $150ish (I think) the G810 was a better value. This is easily a nicer and better made keyboard with more premium materials, but Logitech seems to have skimped on some features which just shouldnt be happening at this price point.
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Chris G.
> 3 dayThe keyboard itself is great. The keys feel nice to type with, and the linear model that I got is so much quieter than the other versions. The keys are responsive and snappy. The only gripes I have are minor, but theyre worth pointing out anyway. I wish it could get a little brighter. And the letters on the keys can be hard to see when no lights are on at all, though theyre never really off to begin with. Though, at the same time, the Num Lock and Caps Lock indicators are too bright. Still not really a big issue though. It has a number pad, which is a big plus. Two little kickstands prop it up a little, but its not too much of a height difference. G Hub is a terrible software, and its mind-boggling how buggy it still is even after all these years. Sometimes itll only open after a new install. So I would recommend saving your color and lighting layouts locally on the device so you never have to deal with G Hub again. But if you have no issues with the software (unlike me and many others) then this too can be considered a nonissue. Overall still an incredible keyboard. It had better be, for that price.
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Nicholas
> 3 dayI have gone through a variety of phases as far as mechanical keyboards go, Ive had Razers mechanical and optical switches, Ducky keyboards, the Drop Alt with Zeal switches on it, and a couple Corsair keyboards as well. I was looking for a fast-actuating linear switch that would be good for playing FPS games like Valorant and CSGO, and this keyboard fits the bill perfectly. The actuation is fast, and the travel distance is perfect in my opinion, not being too immediate as to accidentally hit switches, but just fast enough to be immediate if you need it to be. The switches are smoother than what youll get with any Cherry switch, but not as smooth as a Zeal or Ink switch, but that doesnt really matter. Compared to other keyboards, the value proposition of this keyboard is difficult to accept, but the keyboard is top-notch, there is no competition when it comes to some of its features. Its lightspeed wireless connection has basically no latency, so it can be used for competitive gaming without a problem. In addition, there are very few low-profile mechanical keyboards of good quality on the market right now. The TKL format is rarer than full-sized by far, so the fact that it is both low-profile and TKL, and linear, and lightspeed, and has excellent metal build quality, and dedicated media keys, all make this keyboard worth it in my opinion. If you cant stomach the price of the keyboard, there are lots of other good keyboards available for far less money, but this keyboard has features that Ive listed that you cannot find anywhere else, and thats kind of a shame. To be honest, even if the competition was makin similar keyboards, I would still be buying this one, most likely, because its absolutely gorgeous, small, and the Logitech software doesnt crash my computer the way Razers has. Other than the price, the only cons of this keyboard are that it comes with ABS keycaps, which are cheap and will begin to shine after a while, and that it uses micro-usb instead of usb-c to charge, both minor issues considering that Logitech will send you new keycaps if you need them. If you can afford it, and want the features it has, buy it.
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Customer
> 3 dayIn short, this keyboard feels extremely satisfying to type on, and for someone coming from a laptop keyboard I highly recommend it. For those coming from mechanical keyboards, you really need to feel this to know if you like it or not, but I really like the feel of the tactile switches. Pros: - Tactile switches feel excellent for both typing and gaming (although pure gamers might prefer reds) - Wireless (basically zero latency; no cables; just fantastic) - RGB is extremely bright (turns off quick, but you can adjust the sleep times and colors in GHub) - Great battery life (I have to charge maybe once every two weeks, although that is usage dependent) - Volume wheel is fantastic Cons: - Expensive (Do not pay $230, that is absurd. For the $170 I got it for, it is an expensive but great keyboard) - Micro usb to charge (In 2022, placing Micro usb instead of usb c for $230 is absurd, but again, find a sale) - GHub is required to adjust sleep states and RGB (I dont mind much, but some do, so its worth mentioning) I am a longtime laptop user, and only in the past year or so did I begin using external keyboards. First, I used apples magic keyboard, and while this keyboard enabled me to type accurately (Im a longtime mac user), it does not feel great due to the incredibly short keys and lack of tactility. Then, I used a ducky one two mini given to me by a friend with Cherry silent red switches, and this keyboard was just much too sensitive. The actuation force required by the keys was ridiculously low, which is fantastic for gaming, but for anything else it creates typos unless you can adjust. Thus I went looking for low profile mechanical keyboards. This was the only low-latency wireless one I could find. It is premium, feels great, and I really do not have any major complaints so far. No, the switches arent replaceable. But thats also not really their target demographic. If you want the best in low profile mechanical keyboards for work and gaming, this is it.
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SB
> 3 dayThis is probably the favorite of Logitech keyboards I have to date. I love the aluminum casing. Clean button presses, well laid out. But it reminds me of the old razer keyboards because the finish is absolutely garbage. I have had this keyboard for a few months now and Ive already worn off the coating on the w-a-s-d, e, Lshift, and the spacebar. the left shift and s are the worst. The coating is so far gone off the S that I just turned off the light on it because its so bright now. The others are just the edges. At this point Im probably going to start looking for a different keyboard because this one just looks so bad on my desk right now. Super disappointed in that aspect of this keyboard. If Logitech corrected this and released a set of keycaps that had a better finish, Id definitely look into that.
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Eric Ellis Nicholas
> 3 dayIts the little things that can ruin an experience for you sometimes. Bought my wife the Logitch G715, and I got the G915 TKL for our new gaming PCs. She loves her keyboard, and I hate mine. Whats the biggest difference? The keys on the G915 are upside down: the normal characters are on the bottom, and the shift characters are on the top. so my number row has the numbers on top, and the symbols below them. Only the top characters are lit, so there is an indication that they will be the default, but at thew price that the bottom characters are *never* lit, even when you hold down shift. The effect when using the keyboard was more pronounced than I expected. In a dark room, I cant see the unlit part of the keys where the shift characters are nearly as well as Id like. And with the exception of the exclamation point and dollar sign, I dont really have memorized the number that holds the asterisk or the ampersand (8 and 7, respectively). So then my glance at the keys turns into a longer look as I try to read it. Thats when my dumb really kicked in, and seeing the asterisk on the bottom, my brain would let go of SHIFT instinctively, giving me an 8 instead. Is this most likely a reflection on my poor eyesight and idiot brain? Sure! But it certainly made me decide to return mine after the 100th time I struggled with it, because there are just sooooo many other options that dont have this stylistic choice. Add to that a few smaller issues, like the small keycap size making customization a much bigger pain than I wanted, with much fewer aftermarket keycap options than the G715. Why Logitech is failing to release keycaps to customize one of the most popular gaming keyboards is beyond me.
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Dan Miller
> 3 dayI swap out keyboards like crazy, and for the price, I was a bit hesitant on this one. But after typing on one for a bit, I was convinced this was exactly what Ive been looking for. All things considered, it is! The mid-height key caps are my favorite, but incredibly tricky to find, so this was one major selling point. Something about the balance between the old school full height keys and the chicklet/laptop style keys make them easy for me to type quickly. The spacing is just right. The brown switches are my favorite. Not obnoxiously noisy, so I can have that satisfying clack without feeling like Im driving everyone else in the surrounding area totally nuts. Also just enough feedback from the tactile bump to know when a click will be registered. That said, a few of the keys are a bit sturdier than others, while some are a bit looser/wobblier. Overall, fairly happy with the quality. The wireless connectivity is flawless. Havent experienced any issues with dropped keys or inability to connect. Only thing to note is that on boot, it does take a tiny bit of time before it connects and starts registering key presses, so if youre trying to say, access your BIOS or switch to a different boot drive, youll have more luck repeatedly pressing the key you need as opposed to holding it down as you would with a wired board. Finally, love the overall look and feel. Was a bit hesitant to get a white keyboard, remembering some of the nasty looking boards from decades past, but it looks great on the desk so it was a sacrifice I was willing to make. The volume wheel and other audio control keys are a great addition, and the LEDs are nice and vibrant. Overall, for the price, Im quite happy with this board. Great for typing. No issues when gaming. Its definitely not for everyone, but its a joy to use.
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sharpnova
> 3 dayI game and code. Cant ask for much more of a power-user use-case than that. I type around 160-200 wpm, so speed and accuracy were important to me. Other than the Dinovo edge, a vastly underrated (and overpriced) membrane keyboard, Ive never typed this quickly or accurately. I turned off the lighting so that battery life can be a total nonfactor. (lasts months without a charge) and it works beautifully. Typing on this feels like a dream. Ive used dozens of types/brands/models of keyboards in the past three decades and this is my overall favorite so far. If you like clicky keyboards, get the clicky version. If youre annoyed by clicky keyboards, get the tactile. I wouldnt recommend the linear for anyone and dont know why its even a thing.
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Dan S
> 3 dayThis keyboard is great, except for the fact that the symbols are not backlit. That ends up being a dealbreaker for any keyboard that I need to use in a low-light room. I have to replace it with a different one but only because of this factor. I would give it a 5* review, but it literally took me 20 seconds to find the * symbol over the 6 because I am writing this review in the dark.