Logitech G915 TKL Tenkeyless Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Low Profile Switch Options, Lightsync RGB, Advanced Wireless and Bluetooth Support - Tactile, White

I am a software developer and casual gamer. I was looking to replace an 8-year-old keyboard that was beginning to show its age. I wanted a wireless, low-profile TKL design, that could be used for 10+ hours a day without a wrist-rest. I was having trouble finding anything close to the Samsung AA-SK6PWUB which I had been using. That was an almost perfect keyboard for software development, but it is not being made anymore. My only complaints with it were that it was not backlit, and the function keys were not full size. The K915 TKL seemed to be the closest I could get to the Samsung, and it offered backlit and full-sized F-keys. The K915 is much more expensive than the Samsung, but I was willing to spend the money to get something that would work well because I spend many hours a day at the keyboard. After unboxing the K915 TKL, I was impressed -- good weight to it, keys felt firm, and the deck did not have any flex -- over-all it felt high-quality. The only negative I noticed right away was the micro-USB connector. I would have much preferred a USB-C. Experience has taught me that micro USB connectors are too fragile. I was also a little unsure whether it would be as comfortable to type on. The K915 is low profile, compared to most mechanicals, but it was still MUCH taller than the chicklet I was used to using. Laying it flat on the desk, it was still a little too tall to comfortably reach all the keys without bending my wrists. I could not just wrest my wrists on the desk and type comfortably. Given that I had been using the Samsung keyboard for about 8 years, I figured an adjustment period was needed. I decided I would give the K915 a try see if I could get used to it after a couple of days. Unfortunately, I never got that far. The first thing I noticed was that I could not see the key lettering without the LEDs on, even in the daylight. This means the keyboard is useless without backlighting turned on. So much for good battery life, I guess. Next, I decided to figure out how to set a solid color, without all the obnoxious flashing, color-cycling, or swirling non-sense, and just keep the brightness level as low as possible to extend battery life. Unfortunately, only one of the preconfigured settings is a solid color (cyan), and as far as I could tell, you cannot manually set other colors from the keyboard. Having custom color profiles could be useful for gaming sessions or special use-case situations, but for every-day use I just wanted a single solid-color with just enough brightness to read the keys. Oh well, cyan would be OK for now. I pressed the LED+0 keys to set the profile to cyan, as instructed in the sparse user manual, then adjusted the brightness to the lowest setting. That is when things started to go bad. I noticed that the keyboard would not remain in solid-cyan for more than a couple of minutes before it would revert to the out-of-the-box color profile. Every time I would set it back to cyan, after a minute or two and without fail, the keyboard would revert to the obnoxious color-cycling pattern. (The brightness level did remain at the lowest setting.) I thought maybe I needed a different driver and/or a software tool to get things setup the way I wanted, so I went to Logitechs website. The only software available is the G Hub package so I installed that... No dice. Seems all you can do is pick from preconfigured color profiles, which you cannot download unless you create an account with Logitech and give them your email address. Even worse, you must have their G Hub software running all the time to use the profiles. THIS IS A HUGE FAIL! I should not need to have their stupid app running, under a profile linked to my email address, just to use something as fundamental as a keyboard. And in any event, the G-Hub software did not solve the problem of the keyboard failing to stay in the solid cyan setting. So, I was done. It should not be this complicated. In the end I decided to just give up and send it back. Save yourself the hassle and skip the K915 TKL.

After sending two refurbished models back because they either didnt work or because they looked like someone drug them behind their car for 10 miles, I bit the bullet and bought a new one. Its a great keyboard, with a great mechanical feel and features. The only negative I can find is the macro function. Programing the keys is fine, but when they execute the macro, they are exceedingly slow. I use the macro keys to store common phrases I use in my job and even after setting the time to its lowest setting, it takes forever compared to my old keyboard (an Alienware device). The old keyboard macros were near instant, this one, the letters appear one at a time as if being typed, albeit by a fast typist, but still slow compared to nearly instant. The volume controls and forward / back keys are excellent and get used a lot as well. So far, outside of the macro speed issue, I like the keyboard almost as much as I liked the old one this replaced.

First, why is that 1-star review complaining about the price still there and has so many upvotes. It is not even a verified purchase. I tried the linear and tactile version. Picked the tactile version because I got used to it quicker and appreciated the actuation feedback, which the linear version lacks. Linear is the quietest, but the tactile version is reasonable. You will not bother anyone. I picked this over the apple magic keyboard and corsair mk2 rapid fire. I will include my use case, specs/features, pros, and cons. Since covid, I work from home. I am a software developer, game a bit (3-10 hours) a week, and write a few reports as part of my job a week. The key caps are matte black and soft, which delivers a very nice feel. If you barely tap the keys, you can slide right across them. I do not eat near my keyboard, but the key caps are pretty good at resisting finger grease/oil. Touch typing will help with this as well. I have a 15inch work mac. I did not mind the butterfly keys, but this is better beyond comparison. The LightSpeed connection over usb does its job. I usually have the usb plugged into my gaming pc and use bluetooth for my work mac. I can transtition between the two just by touching the lightspeed/bluetooth buttons on the keyboard. The layout for mac is different, but i got used to it pretty quick. Being able to use one keyboard for mutiple machines at the touch of a button is incredible. You only need to get used to one keyboard, which greatly improves your typing. I use the macros keys for gaming. game changer. The dedicated media keys are a must have for me now. The volume scroll rod is smooth and the rolling distance matches the change in volume. The keyboard has a brushed metal (probably aluminum) finish. Feels very durable, dense, and premium. Under regular light, dust is very visible. The keyboard pacing is good and no fatigue after all day. The full keyboard is big. 19 inches x 6 inches. good luck finding a soft case for this. I have to use 3 micro fiber cloth to cover this thing when i am away. The keyboard has the back legs. One raises it 4 degress, the other 8 degrees. To me, the 4 degrees is not noticeable. The mechnical switch is visible and almost above the actual board. This contributes to its slim profile. I really wish there was a wrist wrest, so I could get a consistent hand posture and feel. 5 macro keys down the left. full row of function keys, must have for gaming. total of 12 soft rubber-ish buttons for stuff like media, macro controls, and wireless connectivity. Full RGB per key back light only over lightspeed. The backlight customization is limited over bluetooth. I usually have the backlight off... cause i do not look at the keyboard. I really could care less about keyboard rgb. There is a battery and capslock light indicator. Battery life is great. since i do not have the back lghts on, it exceeds the advertised 30hrs. Oh, I also just walk away when i am done working and it just takes one key press to wake up the keyboard and connect. Near seemless reconnection. The included cable is also nice. Mesh/braided. My desk looks a lot cleaner now with a wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. I used a cheap $20 keyboard+mouse combo from amazon at home for a long time. At work i have the macbook pros butterfly keys and apples full magic keyboard. I bought the corsair mk2 rapid fire linear, but did not like the lack of actuation feedback. The cheap keyboard cannot compare at all... Macs butterfly takes sometime to adjust. If you like it you can really fly on that keyboard. The magic keyboard has a little bit more travel than the butterfly, but I still prefer the mechanic tactile feel and media keys of this g915. The 15inch mac build has a 90 degrees hard edge finish. When i type and rest my arms, my wrist will rest on the hard edge and after a while it bothers me and leaves a mark. This is why i like wrist rests. Pros: almost everthing i said above -fast reconnecting, and swapping between bluetooth and lightspeed -very good build quality, materials, looks, layout, functionality, and useability -full rgb with Logitech GHUB software -great battery -slim, low profile -nearly best in class for everything it does -logitech ghub software is surprisingly good for keyboard customization Cons: not much, very preference based -19x6. traveling with this not the best. Will not fit most desk keyboard trays. make sure you have the desk space. -The SHIFT+NUM (~!@#$%...)_+) are not backlit. They are printed on the keys. -No wrist rest... like come on even the $20 combo has a wrist wrest. The mk2 also had a wrist wrest. -price (based on your value and opinion) I felt like i need to address the 1-start review on this item that has 300+ votes complaining about the price. This is one of the few wireless (dual connection), real mechanical switches, full dedicated media keys, with macros that features great build quality with a slim profile. I literally use every feature this keyboard offers. Using only one keyboard for my work mac and gaming pc just make that $250 worth it.

Review for Logitech G915 TKL Wireless Tactile: Its a great keyboard but none of the features justify the price. Pros: - Keys: Feel great, awesome feedback, just the right size, flush and the keys dont feel like they are protruding. - Click: Just right. Not too loud. Enough comfort and feedback for gaming but not loud enough for headset microphones to pick it up (unless you bash on it). - Volume scroller and media controllers: Nice to have. Volume wheel is precise. - Build: Amazing. Low profile, slim, has a heft to it due to its sleek aluminum alloy top. - Bluetooth and Wireless: I use this keyboard for 4 devices. Bluetooth is fast, responsive and wakes up immediately. Lightspeed wireless connection is always connected to my gaming PC and has not failed me. - Battery: So far so good. I have not measured how long the battery lasts on a single charge but I find myself charging about one or two times a week. I use this keyboard for several hours every single day. Does sleep often though. - Lastly, Im seriously making less mistakes and typing a heck of a lot faster and thats my favorite thing about it (only reason why I give it 4 stars). Cons: - Underside: Made of plastic but it looks sturdy. - USB-Micro: What year is this? - Memory/G Hub: The only reason this isnt my biggest issue is because all other keyboard software Ive used just plain suck. My expectations are low already. The software looks cool and all but at the end of the day, you have to put so much effort just to do the most basic things. By the time new features are added, ones settings are already set and gotten used to. The current memory mapping features for lighting configurations are terrible. Id give this product 2.5 stars if I was reviewing the software and hardware together. - No lighting under special characters -- Biggest gripe. I didnt realize how annoying this would actually be especially for work purposes.

The 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.

In 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.

I am working from home and one of my coworkers recommended this keyboard: he has it and loves it. I was really hesitant because of the price, but the ability to switch between my work laptop (via Bluetooth) and my desktop with the press of a button was really attractive. I could get a KVM, but a KVM that supports DisplayPort monitors etc is pretty pricey and I needed a new keyboard. I ended up getting it. I had no issue with the G keys being on the left, I have never accidentally hit them. If youre comfortable typing without looking at the keyboard it should be a nonissue. Pros: - Bluetooth connection (once bonded) is instant. Im not sure if its a fast microcontroller or it auto connects to the last device, but when I press the Bluetooth button I can start typing in less than a second. - Very high build quality - The drivers (as of 11-2020) are great. Corsairs iCUE is a buggy program I had to use for my previous keyboard. Half the time it wouldnt even show up. - Theres an audio output & input cycle macro. This lets you make a G key switch audio input / output - great for me as I like to use speakers for singleplayer games and my headset for multiplayer games and Windows doesnt have a hotkey for this. - Battery life is great. Im on day 3 of use after a full charge and the keyboard is at 41% battery. I am a software dev so I basically live at my PC right now because Im working at home and then gaming later in the evening. I expected to have to charge this a lot more, but given that the entire bottom is one huge battery that makes sense. The battery also gives this thing a nice weight. - The lower profile negates the need for a wrist rest. I had a wrist rest on my previous mechanical keyboard and my wrists still hurt a bit - they feel fine with this keyboard. - Game mode lets you specify keys to disable. Usually you only want to disable the Windows key, but this might be nice for other use cases. - There is great freedom provided to customize unique animations - There is storage on the keyboard for lighting. This lets you set different light profiles for Bluetooth and Lightspeed. Cons: - Unlit symbols under the numbers - To make any sort of lighting animation it has to be done frame by frame. Corsair provided a bunch of cool default animations you could assign per button, this has either global animation or you have to make your own.

I did a lot of research on the best wireless mechanical keyboard and so many respected hardware sites (Toms Hardware, Techradar) list this option as their top pick. They are not wrong. Ive had this keyboard for a bit more than a month and after some initial break in, the keyboard lives up to the hype. The programmable lighting is really nice. Im not a big fan of the crazy RGB gamer aesthetic but even I was suckered into creating a cool (if monochromatic) wavey light pattern. The G-Hub software isnt super user-friendly, but it gets the job done. The mechanical keys feel really good so far. There was an initial break in period over the first few days where the keys felt a bit inconsistent from one to another, but now they all feel really smooth and consistent. I went with the linear option and I like how quiet and responsive they are. I was unsure if I was going to like transitioning from a full actuation clicky board to this one with the shortened key press distance and the linear switch, but Im very happy with it. I should call out the keys are untextured and totally smooth, almost slippery feeling for the first few uses. It was very off-putting at first but either I got used to it or the keys caps have broken in and it feels fine now. Im not a big macro user normally, but Ive created a few for work to speed up simple tasks that I do all the time like switch to outlook and create a new message. Not super helpful, but it feels cool to do. The build quality is amazing. Ive already shared my thoughts on the key caps and switches, but the board itself is a very nice anodized brushed aluminum. Its a small thing, but it looks great, makes the board rigid even though its very thin and lends a nice heft that cheaper feeling boards dont have. The fit and finish is also top notch. There arent any weird gaps where the pieces fit together and all the edges are very tight. The media keys are OK -they arent mechanical and can feel a bit squishy. The volume bar is knurled aluminum and feels great. The battery life is spot on. I get slightly more than 30 hours on a charge with lighting active. The lightspeed wireless and bluetooth connectivity are easy to pair and I havent had an issue. My only complaints about this board are about the form factor and the media/profile/lighting keys. The keyboard is a non-standard length due to the addition of the macro keys. This makes it impossible to find a wrist rest or lap board that fits flush to the length of the board. Logitech should definitely make a wrist rest for this board. You can find custom options on sites like Etsy, but they are 2-3x the price of mass produced ones. The other issue are the keys used for media controls/keyboard profile switching/etc (the round buttons in the images). They dont feel mechanical and feel pretty squishy. I would have preferred all mechanical keys, but I dont use them nearly as much as the rest of the keyboard so its not a deal breaker. Overall, this board is super expensive - but you are getting what you pay for with well made components and features that you cant find anywhere else. I have concerns about long term durability of the key cap coating (I hear it wears off with heavy use over time and they are a custom format, not easily replaceable) and the battery life. I expect this board to perform well for several years based on the price and initial impressions and will update this review if any long term issues come up.

Logitech G815 wired gaming keyboard with low profile design. Bought this keyboard for 180 USD before tax. This is my first quality gaming keyboard buy. Before this keyboard I went through the cheapos and tried out the Phillips brand Mechanical Gaming keyboard for 60 USD which broke on me within less than 2 months. I intend to take good care of this new G815 Gaming keyboard. I will for sure update my review if I have any problems with it. Just got the keyboard a couple days ago and installation was pretty straight forward. While the software for this keyboard is confusing to download from the Logitech website because it doesnt offer direct downloads for the specific G815 model. I downloaded the Logitech G Hub app which allows for the RGB control and G key program. Can switch to on board memory profile within the app. The keyboard feels very sturdy. One thing I wouldnt want to do is transport this keyboard and accidently knock off one of the keys because I think that would mean the end of that key if I did. The profile is low but not super super low, kind of a mid low size profile. While this keyboard is generally pretty quiet its not as quiet as a laptop keyboard. The media controls seem to work even when in game, which is good I cant say the same for my Roccat Headset. Another reviewer mentioned that the illumination on the alternate 1 to 0 keys like the @ and $ is not illuminated which is a negative to this keyboard, although the general brightness of the backlight is definetly bright enough for me. The backlight is significantly strong and I can tell its definetly got a bright enough backlight for night time gaming sessions with the lights out. Although I really wouldnt say that is a hard to find aspect about new gaming keyboards and for the price point I would definetly expect the backlight to be great. I havent been able to figure out per key RGB but I have been able to figure out how to change the colors and or modes and there is multiple modes to choose from, I particularly like the red white and blue rgb mode which goes well in a patriot themed room. I bought the clicky mechanical keyboard variation because I like quick actuation and I dont want to have to hit my keys very hard and I can say im not disappointed with this variation. The keys are clicky like I would expect for the price point. Not a whole lot more to say about this keyboard, its a good keyboard for gaming, does its job. I would definetly update my review if i have any problems down the line.

TLDR: Wait for a sale or price drop unless you just need a wireless keyboard right now. Other than the price, its a solid keyboard. Pros: - Wireless capabilities - Bluetooth connectivity - Low profile (subjective) - Metal Body - Clean LED lighting - Dedicated media controls and audio wheel (the wheel feels great) - Immediate wakeup from inactivity Cons: - ABS keycaps - Price - Rattly Stabilizers (not too bad, probably wouldnt bother most) - Doesnt use cherry stems (no chance of custom keycaps) Thoughts: This is a really nice keyboard, but what keeps it from being great is the price. Starting with the keycaps, I dont know why Logitech still hasnt started using PBT yet. My copy has 16 keys with ever so slightly chipped bits that lets the lighting shine through. Luckily, theyre small enough that I have to deliberately look for them to notice, but still that shouldnt be an issue on a +$200 keyboard. On top of that, the switches are a unique design that doesnt use cherry stems, so you cant just throw on a different set of keycaps. I mentioned the stabilizers being rattly, but that could be me nitpicking from being used to keyboards that go the extra mile for that sort of thing. Theyre really not awful. Make no mistake, this keyboard doesnt have a custom feel. It feels very much like a production board which is to be expected, but that price rapidly approaches custom pricing. What youre paying for here is the wireless capability which is very nice, and a sleek look. Using it wireless is as easy as plugging in the dongle and switching on the board. Nothing to it. Bluetooth pairing is also very easy. Press the bluetooth button, turn on your device, set it to search for connections, type in the code, press enter. Switching between the lightspeed connection and bluetooth is very quick. Theres very little delay in the transition. This next bit is subjective, but I do really like the brushed aluminum implementation of the body. It looks really sleek and works with my setup nicely. The dedicated media controls are always welcome, especially the volume wheel. It operates VERY smoothly with virtually no side to side movement. I have to actually move it side to side to feel any movement, but you will never feel this with normal use. From a gamer standpoint, I really like the low profile keys and shorter travel distance. I never really saw the point in speed switches that have super high actuation points since you tend to bottom out anyway. A physically shorter key press is easier to perceive when needing to make quick presses. Conclusion: For most, Id say to wait for a sale or price drop. If you have a need or want for wireless and bluetooth capabilities in a keyboard, it does both flawlessly. The overall build quality is nice, but I wish PBT keycaps were an option. If the price were lower, Id easily recommend this as a 4 or 5 star, but any shortcomings are multiplied by the pricing.