Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with low profile GL-Tactile key switches, LIGHTSYNC RGB, Ultra thin design, 30+ hours battery life – Black
G915 LIGHTSPEED
Play The Next Dimension
G915 is a new class of wireless mechanical gaming keyboard, featuring high-performance LIGHTSPEED wireless, advanced LIGHTSYNC RGB and low-profile mechanical gaming switches in a sleek, ultra-thin design.
Wireless. Peerless.
LIGHTSPEED pro-grade wireless gives you a super-fast 1ms report rate. Connect devices via LIGHTSPEED USB receiver or Bluetooth—and switch between them with the push of a button.
Beyond Full Spectrum
G915 features approx. 16.8M colors with LIGHTSYNC intelligent RGB technology. Customize per-key lighting colors, create animations, or sync to games, music and videos.
Unrivaled Endurance
Get 30 hours of gaming time on a single 3-hour battery charge. Game comfortably with low-profile GL Clicky mechanical switches featuring an unmistakable audible click and tactile feedback.
Impossibly Thin
G915 is meticulously engineered to be incredibly thin yet durable. Premium materials, including an aluminum alloy top plate, create a minimalist design and sleek aesthetic.
Infinite Possibility
Use Logitech G HUB software to easily set up 5 dedicated G-keys with custom game macros and in-app commands. Execute complex actions with a single keystroke.
Refined Media Control
G915 is utterly complete and refined with volume roller and dedicated media controls to quickly play, pause, skip and mute. Every detail is optimized for the ultimate gaming experience.
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 G915 LIGHTSPEED |  G815 |  G613 LIGHTSPEED |  G513 | |
| LIGHTSPEED Wireless | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Mechanical Switches | Low-Profile GL Switches | Low-Profile GL Switches | Romer-G Tactile | RomerG Tactile, Linear GX Blue |
| Backlighting | LIGHTSYNC RGB | LIGHTSYNC RGB | No | LIGHTSYNC RGB |
| Single-key RGB | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Connectivity | USB receiver + Bluetooth | USB Keyboard + USB Passthrough | USB receiver + Bluetooth | USB Keyboard + USB Passthrough |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable | N/A | 2x AA (included) | N/A |
| Battery Life | 30 hours 100% brightness | N/A | 18-month | N/A |
| Programmable Macros | 5 dedicated G-keys | 5 dedicated G-keys | 6 dedicated G-keys | F-keys |
| On-board Profiles | Yes – Up to 3 | Yes – Up to 3 | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Media Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | No – Integrated F-keys |
| USB Passthrough | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Palmrest | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Weight: | 1.02 kg |
| Dimensions: | 49.5 x 17.5 x 4.7 cm; 1.02 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Logitech G |
| Model: | 920-008908 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | Yes |
| Manufacture: | Logitech |
| Dimensions: | 49.5 x 17.5 x 4.7 cm; 1.02 Kilograms |
I got this after really struggling with other cheaper keyboards that never seemed to last long. I needed a keyboard with the number keys on the right for work. Not only is the keyboard very cool – it’s also super responsive with a smooth type and nice key feel, the click is nice too – nothing to loud but you feel like you get a good motion on it. It is a lot heavier than other wire keyboards I’ve tried but this adds to the overall quality feel. the ONLY thing I can think of as a negative is the second line keys ($%^ when pressing ctrl) are not lit up like the other keys. It means if you are trying to type in low light and aren’t a touch typist, you might struggle to see the 2nd options. However, this is a bit of a nitpick. The program that you download for lighting and key-binds is easy to use and pretty intuitive. There are also pre-sets for a lot of my games, which cut down the set up time a lot. It’s expensive, but it also FEELS expensive.
Ideal for anyone working across multiple environments, PC/Laptop as it lets you switch effortlessly between the Wireless and bluetooth connections so you can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. Very comfortable to use, a 1000x more comfortable than the Logitech G715 as the hands rest in a natural position for typing and gaming activities.
I’ve only charged it once since getting it a few months ago but I have the LEDs disabled day to day so do with that what you will!
Highly recommend!
This was my first mechanical keyboard and i must say its amazing.
I already had the lightspeed logitech mouse so i wanted the matching keyboard.
Linked the lighting so its all colour matched and im pleased with the purchase.
The build quality is amazing and the lighting is very bright.
If it broke, id buy it again in a heartbeat.
Love the media controls and the wheel for volume as well.
Its a 10 out of 10 for me
Best keyboard I’ve owned. Nice tactile switches which feel great to type on (although with proprietary switches which aren’t easily swappable). Great look and really cleans up my desk with lack of wires. Battery life is very good even with heavy use.
I did have an issue with the keyboard registering a double press of the O key after a year or so, but was able to get an instant swap under warranty
When picking a keyboard like this there will be things that people either love or hate. I see a lot of comments saying “when you move it the keys rattle” it’s a low profile, mechanical keyboard! It’s what happens when you remove more of the key compared to full keyed mech. Keyboards. Also, why are you moving your keyboard enough for it to rattle?? It’s NOT a lap friendly keyboard as it’s 10 keyless, so wouldn’t recommend having it on your lap anyway
The keys themselves are louder than a mesh keyboard but no way near as loud as other ‘clicky’ keyboards. They are responsive and really comfortable and nice to press. The response time is speedy and no double presses after several months of use.
The connectivity with the usb dongle is excellent! Although I have heard that if you have obstructions it can cut out which would be annoying. In my use case I have the dongle in the front panel, near the bottom of the case so it’s got nice line of sight to the keyboard.
The battery lasts for ever. I use my machine up to 8 hours a day, every day and it needs charging maybe once a week (dependant on usage). I’ve never had to charge it more than once a week. That is next level and totally premium (phone companies could take note, however I feel it’s because the battery is huge )
I love the different height levels you can set the kick stands to. It’s a really nice feature to help with wrist angles etc.
The lighting is really nice on the board. Ignore people that say “the secondary function keys have no backlight” on the white version it doesn’t matter at all and I’d like to see ANY keyboard light the secondaries
The only slightly poor things I have found is:
* No wrist support provided. I know it’s wireless and designed to move around but I would have liked some kind of detachable wrist support for the price.
* One of the LEDs on my model sometimes changes colour on its own nothing major but a slight annoyance.
* The control software, whilst solid, is sluggish and could easily slow down older pc’s. On mine it’s fine and for the most part unobtrusive, just a note that it will be notable slower on older generation computers (I run a 12900K, 32GB DDR4 3600MHz)
That’s about it really. I like it a lot. I was very concerned about going wireless but the tech has gotten so advanced now I was worried for nothing.
If you’re wanting a premium product then this is it! It does come however with a premium price. Them’s the breaks though!
4/5 stars for the few minor issues I noted.
I bought this aa a present to my 12 years nephew. First steps towards his dream gaming desktop. Asking him for a feedback (as he’s the one using it already), here it is:
“The G502 and the G915 are an excelent working combo but they work just as well on their own. The G502 is probably the best mouse I’ve tried so far from Logitech with over 9 buttons perfectly equipped for a gaming experience, and an amazing scroll piece. It fits any hand perfectly and has 5 effects not including the easy sync with any other Logitech keyboard. The G915 may be expensive but it’s definitely worth the price. It has brown switches with easily removable caps. The keyboard has over 8 effects that are all easy to use and the led brightness can be switched easily with the Logitech app. The G915 is also equipped with a sound bar and two buttons to choose either you want a light speed or Bluetooth connection. The lightspeed button can be pressed when there are two usb’s plugged in the computer or laptop. Overall I would give it a 4.5 rating.”
othing special about it random double clicks, tactical switches not much tactical. Worst of all is the weight very heavy, not sure why do ppl wants heavy keyboard and no place to grab it as every time I’m trying to pick it up I’m going to press some keys ALWAYS so annoying. The scroll volume thing is totally pointeless
Like every other Logitech peripheral, the keyboard is controlled via Logitech’s own Logitech G Hub that is available under windows and Mac. like all their modern peripherals it has light speed technology, which reduces the input lag and make the latency almost instant, there is no input lag when playing through long gaming sessions. if you don’t want lightspeed technology, you can use the traditional bluetooth method, just simply press the bluetooth button and it will switch to bluetooth, this however, will reduce the performance and the input lag will be noticeable.
there is also a volume wheel in the top right corner which controls the volume of your audio system and it works perfectly, I went for the full size keyboard rather than ten keyless because, it was cheaper at the time and the functionality is the same as the tkl variant, this version doesn’t have the G Macro keys on the left like the full size one. i had to disable the G Macro keys as I keep accidentally pressing it when i need ctrl this made me wish that i should’ve opted for the tkl version so, those macro keys are not there but, overall the keyboard is excellent and Logitech did extremely well with this one. I can comment on technical support since I haven’t needed yet. all in all great keyboard, good for gaming and general work. my advice would be if you have little room for a fullsize keyboard go for the ten keyless one or if you are not a fan of the wireless, you can go for the G815 which is the same as this one but, the 815 is wired. only gripe is that i wish Logitech would implement USB Type-C rather than micro-usb for convenience but, great keyboard regardless.
The wireless connection is flawless and has never failed me during intense gaming sessions. The keyboard comes with a LIGHTSPEED receiver, which connects to my PC and ensures that I have a lag-free gaming experience. I can also switch between multiple devices with ease using Bluetooth connectivity, making it a versatile keyboard for both gaming and everyday use.
One of the most impressive features of the G915 is its battery life. With up to 30 hours of use on a single charge, I never have to worry about running out of juice in the middle of a game. The keyboard also comes with a USB-C cable for charging, making it convenient to charge when needed.
The G915 has customizable RGB lighting, which adds a nice touch to my gaming setup. I can easily customize the lighting using the Logitech G HUB software to match my mood and the game I am playing. The software also allows me to assign macros to any key, which is great for streamlining my workflow and gaming experience.
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Its sleek design, low-profile keys, wireless connectivity, long battery life, and customizable RGB lighting make it a game-changing keyboard that enhances my gaming experience.
Typing experience was initially different but quickly got up to normal speed, keys are somewhat clicky, not really, good actuation level.
It’s got quite a sturdy build and is solid construction.
The RGB on it is really customisable and being able to change the brightness with one button is very useful.
Being able to connect via Bluetooth to a separate device is a good nice to have.
The smaller size of it makes it really portable even for just moving around the room typing.
Cons:
The volume wheel is… dreadful, appalling, vile. It has no tactile feedback at all and worse; it is quite sensitive I’ve found with no obvious way to change that, meaning that you have to be very slow in moving it so not to damage your ears by blasting loud sound into them suddenly.
The media control buttons are mushy rubber which feel awful and can’t you tell the difference between them just by touch.
It still uses USB Micro B and not USB C which sucks massively.
Should you buy it?
If you can get it for under or around 120, yes. Otherwise, no don’t.
I have been using this keyboard for a couple of days, after coming from another Logitech keyboard – the G513 – and I am fully impressed with everything about this keyboard. The build quality is excellent, with no imperfections, the volume wheel has a smooth and satisfying feel with no play or wobble and the keys have a satisfying “Clunk”, but aren’t too noisy, unlike something like MX Blues.
The lighting is bright and tasteful and works as well as expected with smooth colors and no bright spots, they have done a good job with the diffusion. The only gripe I have with this is the fact the secondary symbols / functions are not backlit, but that is just a minor issue and honestly just depends on the user.
The battery life – so far – seems excellent and has only dropped 5 percent since I first charged it however I cannot fully comment on this yet, so if the battery seems to be getting worse I will update this review.
Forget everything you think you know about wireless keyboards, this isn’t your average wireless setup – the lightspeed connection Logitech uses is latency free and I can’t notice a difference between this and my G513. Its not like the Bluetooth keyboards of old where you can feel the delay between pressing a key and something happening on your screen. This does also have extra Bluetooth functionality, alongside the lightspeed connection to allow you to quickly switch from one device to another, however this does have extra latency, which is to be expected and unavoidable, but it is completely fine for everything except gaming. The only gripe I have with the lightspeed connection is that it does not have the ability to be used with other Logitech dongles, as I have the G Pro wireless headset with a lightspeed dongle and it would be nice if I could use one dongle for both devices.
The brushed aluminium looms amazing and the matte keys go well with the aesthetic — its one of the best looking keyboards I have seen.
Would I recommend you buy this product — yes — if you can afford it. This is an expensive keyboard, I got it on an offer for about 150 and if you see it at that price — go for it, however if all you need is a basic keyboard for your laptop, get a more budget offer, however if you know you will use the keyboard and will appreciate it, 100% go for it.
The keyboard is well built. I have the white TKL version and I have to say the metal finish, the white keys make it a very beautiful keyboard. Using the volume scroll is so satisfying. The keyboard is very thin, and that is not a advantage, but a downside of the keyboard. This will be the most wobbly mechanical keyboard you ever going to get. If you look at the picture I shown, in order to make it as thin as possible, logitech chose not to use the standard cherry key. The problem with this key they design is that it’s not stable at all. All the keys are wobbly/shaky and does not feel good when typing.
The software has little to no bugs compare to other gaming company software I used. But Logitech Gaming Software is not user friendly. The keyboard has 12 G keys (F1 to F12) for you to program your macros. It also offers onboard memory. The onboard memory gives you ability to save your RGB lighting, but does not let you save your macros on the onboard memory. If you switch it to Onboard memory mode, you cannot bind macros, only some windows hotkeys. This is a very strange design, why not let people bind macros on the G keys? The plus side is it lets you save your RGB lighting. I believe razer does not offer RGB on board memory. Again, another but, it’s a hassle to set it up until you learn how to do it due to it not user friendly at all. Most people on the internet does not know how to do it and if google G915 onboard freestyle profile, a lot of people will say there is no such function. I’m running 2022.06.271036. In order to get it to work, you need to:
1) Create a custom profile, then go to go to Lightsync.
2) Go to Freestyle, and add a new freestyle. Setup your RGB lighting.
3) Go back to Preset, and select your new freestyle in the effect box.
4) Go to setting, turn on onboard memory mode.
5) In the M1 slot, select the new profile you just made, TWICE!! (You need to select it twice for it to work).
You can bind 3 different freestyle in M1 M2 M3 slot but again, this is lame to do something that simple.
The strongest area of this keyboard is the battery. I don’t know how but logitech somehow manage to put some magic into this thing so you only need to charge it once a month, absolutely crazy. The keyboard also comes with dual wireless mode. One using wireless dongle, another using blutooth. The function is really good as I use different PC but same peripherals for my work and gaming. With this function I can switch between the two with ease. This should be industrial standard.
My conclusion is the keyboard is ok to have. The problem is the current market does not have a gaming keyboard that has everything in a package (bug free software, complete onboard memory functions, easy to use lighting, good build quality). This could be it, such a wasted potential.
There are loads of online reviews for the Logitech G915 and pretty much all of them agree that it is an excellent keyboard, possibly the best wireless gaming keyboard going, 5/5 all round.
So why a 4-star review?
Well, I use multiple computers half of which run Linux and connected to my keyboard and monitor via a TESmart 4-port KVM.
The keyboard itself is good, everything the reviews claim. The tactile switches have a smooth action which is great for typing (I have yet to try gaming on this keyboard). I do have some criticisms though – the keytops are low profile and not standard so if you like customised keytops this probably isn’t the one for you, also the keyboard really needs to be lit – it is impossible to read the legends even in bright ambient light so if you are not a touch-typist that might be an issue, though it will wake up if you hit a neutral key like control. Other minor niggles include the location of the macro keys on the left of the keyboard – but that only takes a short while to get used to and the fact that (on mine at least) the return key feels a bit “dead”. Finally the keytops show grease and fingermarks readily.
The killer for me as a daily driver is that it does not work at all connected to the dedicated keyboard input of my TESmart KVM so you cannot use the hot-key switching. It works OK connected through the KVM general USB interface but then you need another way of switching between computers such as the IR remote or the buttons on the KVM itself. As my TESmart is hidden out of the way neither is an option for me. To be fair this is also likely true of all the other RGB gaming keyboards out there – they all need custom functions so have extra USB HID endpoints and extra bits of protocol for driving the RGB which makes them fundamentally incompatible with a KVM which wants to hide the real keyboard and just present a standard HID keyboard to the PC.
Finally the functionality offered by the various software packages on Linux is really not that great. I should stress that this is nothing to do with Logitech – except that they have not ported GHub to Linux. As a manufacturer they are not alone in this but I feel it is a mistake as Linux is finally getting to be a big enough market share that ignoring it is going to hurt sales (even if only a little).
I’ve tried ratbagd+piper – which is OK but not very flexible in the LED zones (basically the logo is one “LED” and the rest of the keyboard is the other). It also writes to the onboard flash profile storage but on my machine seems to kill all but the first, a further limitation is that it only works with the keyboard in wired mode, not wireless (though there’s a sort of hacky workaround if you only have one receiver and one device attached).
Openrgb is also a bit limited, it can at least control individual LEDs but the UI is fairly clunky, and it *doesn’t* have the ability to save to the onboard profiles as far as I can see so there is always a brief bit of rainbow scrolling when the keyboard first wakes up.
There’s also g810-led which I couldn’t really get to work at all, and keyleds which I haven’t yet tried.
Finally there is solaar, which can do what it does with the keyboard – but that does not include controlling the LEDs
It’s a nice keyboard, if you just use Windows and have the keyboard (or the receiver) plugged directly into the PC it is fine. GHub has its foibles – I couldn’t get it to install at first because it picked up an old HTTP proxy setting, half used it and didn’t give a meaningful error message, but it’s not the only piece of software I’ve had that reacted badly to things not being as expected. I managed to figure out what was going on and, now that it’s installed, seems to work as designed (whether that’s a good or a bad thing I’ll leave for you to decide).
* Form Factor: It’s very much personal preference, but I like the clean, subdued look of the brushed aluminium housing. It also has a decent amount of weight to it and feels solid – not much flex (although who spends time flexing their keyboard anyway!)
* Keys: I purchased the keyboard with ‘tactile’ low-profile mechanical keys – which I’m perfectly happy with, however I’m no mechanical keyboard afficionado – I know some people are VERY particular about the feel of their keyboards, actuation points etc – so if you have a friend who has one or you know of a bricks + mortar store which has one out on display I would recommend that you get ‘hands on’ before you purchase.
* Backlighting: The keyboard offers 4 different levels of key backlighting (as well as the ability to turn it off completely). I normally have it set at the brightest or second brightest setting as I work in a relatively bright environment. Keys are very clear when illuminated, however I (and others) have found the key lettering is quite hard to read whenever the backlighting is not enabled – even in a brightly lit environment. Most people will probably configure the backlighting to turn off after a certain period of inactivity to conserve battery power, so it’s possible you might unintentionally press the wrong key as you start to type again (before the backlighting reactivates). It’s also worth nothing that for those keys which have multiple characters, only the ‘primary’ character is illuminated – so secondary characters can be hard to see in dark environments (even when the backlighting is enabled) – so, yeah, some slightly strange design decisions on Logitech’s part when it comes to backlighting – not the end of the world, but something to be aware of.
* Connectivity: The keyboard can communicate with supported devices either via Bluetooth or via Logitech’s own ‘Lightspeed’ protocol (using the supplied USB dongle). In theory, you should use the Lightspeed protocol for lowest latency (the lower the latency the quicker your keypresses are communicated to your paired device). I’ve used both Lightspeed and Bluetooth without issue, but gamers will probably prefer Lightspeed. Dedicated buttons on the top of the keyboard make it easy to toggle between either protocol. Note that if you use Bluetooth, you might find that (depending on your PC) you might not be able to use your keyboard until the PC is fully booted and drivers required to support Bluetooth are loaded – so if you need to enter a BIOS password or Bitlocker passphrase during bootup, you might find that your keypresses are not registered (so you’ll either have to switch to Lightspeed and use the dongle, or connect the keyboard via a USB cable). If you don’t need to enter any passwords during system bootup then this shouldn’t be an issue for you.
* Battery Life: Since this wireless keyboard offers backlighting, its battery life between charges is never going to compete with standard wireless keyboards (unless you turn the backlighting off of course) – so you need to temper your expectations accordingly – you shouldn’t be expecting this keyboard to remain powered for months on end after a single charge if you enable backlighting – that said, even at the brightest setting the Logitech software estimates about 40hrs between charges – in addition, you can configure the keyboard backlighting to temporarily turn off after a configurable period of inactivity to eek out as much life as you can from a single battery charge. The lowest backlighting setting estimates approximately 149hrs between charges, and with backlighting disabled you can expect to see as much as 1124hrs of use (although you’ll probably need to be a well-trained touch-typist to work in those mode since as I mentioned earlier, keys are hard to read without backlighting).
* Charging: The keyboard is charged via the older and uni-directional ‘micro-USB’ connector, rather than the more modern and omni-directional USB-C connector. In general, it feels like ‘micro-USB’ connectors are less robust and easier to accidentally break than the USB-C equivalent – which might be a concern when you’re going to need to re-charge the keyboard on a reasonably regular basis. One way around this is to purchase a magnetic USB charging cable with a micro-USB connector – the connector can then be inserted into the micro-USB port on the keyboard and then the rest of the USB cable only needs to be attached when charging is required – no need to repeatedly insert and remove the connector from the keyboard and since the cable and connector connect magnetically you just need to bring them close enough together for them to automatically click together in the correct aligning – really handy in a dark environment – no need to try and figure out if you have the charging cable turned the right way around.
* Software: The supplied Logitech G-Hub software is okay – mostly intuitive and logical to create your own custom lighting – although I did find some specific settings hard to find. It’s also possible to store custom lighting profiles directly on the keyboard so that you can use and switch between them even when G-Hub is not running or the keyboard is being used with a computer which does not support G-Hub.
* Media / Miscellaneous Function keys: In addition to the standard keyboard keys, the keyboard comes with a number of additional kays such as Game Mode (which can be used to disable certain keys on the keyboard during gaming sessions, such as the Windows key, to prevent you from inadvertently pressing one of these keys during gaming and disrupting – or possibly ruining – your gaming session. There are also keys which allow you to control the backlighting level and wireless protocol used to communicate between the keyboard and your host device. Finally there are a number of media keys which allow you to start/stop/skip/mute media playback and a volume roller. These keys are made of a soft rubber unlike the standard keys (which are solid plastic) – it’s unclear why these keys are different and some people have reported that they don’t like the rubbery-sponginess of the keys – I have to say, this is not something I have an issue with – in my experience they are perfectly fine for their purpose – although they might be harder to clean if you accidentally spill something on them like a sugary drink or jam.
* Cost: I was fortunate enough to get this keyboard on offer for less than 120 – which, considering it’s usual retail price, was a very good deal and I ‘m happy with my purchase – although I’m not sure I’d want to spend 200+ on a keyboard, no matter how good it is!
I read a lot of reviews before deciding to make this purchase, as well as watching a couple of YouTube videos by “Hipyo Tech”, a guy who invests *far* too much time an effort into building keyboards with perfect sound and tactile experience. But through this process I learned enough about what makes a good keyboard (solid metal base, lack of resonance, use of top quality switch gear, the currect plastic for key caps, etc., to be reasonable confident of a purchase. I started out with an earlier Logitech – the K840 – but on that model the key caps are full height and typing was uncomfortable, so I switched to this unit and could not believe just how incredible it is. As I do with most of my reviews, here are a few positive/negative points to consider:-
Positives:
1. Just the most amazing typing experience. Ever. Really – seriously – this is the best (off-the-shelf) keyboard I’ve found to date.
2. Very sturdy construction, with solid aluminium base plate, excellent quality keys and key caps.
3. A space bar THAT DOESN’T RATTLE.
4. Ergonomic, low-profile shape that makes for comfortable typing.
Negatives:
1. Two USB sockets…. As you can see from the images of the product, it has illuminated keycaps, which use LEDs and offer an effectively unlimited number of colours for you to choose – via software. For the software to be enable to program the keyboard, you need to connect a second USB cable from it to your computer… and this second plug will get in the way if you don’t need to use that feature.
2. Thick USB cable… I have a KVM switch, positioned under my centre monitor, which I use to switch between 2 different PCs. As a result, I have to run the surplus keyboard cable back across my desk, off the back in to a loop that hangs down to the ground, then back up, forward to the front of the KVM and around to reach a socket on the front of the KVM unit. That’s not surprising, but the quality and weight of the cable is so significant that it won’t bend easily and tends to get in the way. With hindsight I should probably have tried the equivalent wireless keyboard…
3. G-Keys – on the left edge of the keyboard, Logitech offer an additional set of 5 programmable “G-Keys”. The problem is that if you touch-type, you will subconsciously index your lateral hand movement with the edge of these keys, not the actual keyboard keys… So you will reach for the tab button and hit G2 by mistake. I’ve been using this for a couple of weeks now and I’m still recalibrating and still making errors when I type, so it is not as simple to adjust to as you might think.
This is not a cheap product, but if you do a lot of typing, if you want to avoid Carpel Tunnel Syndrome or Arthritis in later life, or if you just value the feel of a perfectly-weighted and superbly-built keyboard beneath your fingertips, this might well be the solution you’re looking for.
One Important Point – there are multiple versions of this keyboard on offer, each with a different type of key mechanism between the board and the key-caps. This review is for the “Tactile” version of the keyboard. I have not tried the other two versions, but I suspect they will offer significantly difference typing experiences, because that is exactly what they’re designed to do. If you’re a touch-typist, the “Tactile” version is a good choice. I can’t speak to the other varieties though.
Let us begin with its main feature – the keys themselves. I opted for the tactile keys as I’m not a fan of loud, clunky keyboards, but I still wanted to be able to feel the travel of the keys. Thankfully, this keyboard delivers. Every key is perfectly responsive for my typing style, and every keystroke feels comfortable. There’s not too much resistance, but not too little either. Each key has a nice, wide surface, and isn’t too “slanted” on the sides, resulting in there only being a small gap between the keys. For me, this results in a far more accurate typing experience, with far fewer errors due to my fingers missing the key surface and dropping between the keys (my main gripe of a lot of the Razer range of keyboards).
Visually, the keyboard is beautiful. It feels like Logitech took a less-is-more approach to every angle of the body, with stunning results. The aluminium alloy top plate gives the keyboard a premium look without being overstated, whilst also giving it a strength and rigidity that makes it feel tough and dependable. Compared to the G910, both this and the G915 are a massive improvement from an aesthetic standpoint. The slim body with slim keys makes the whole unit look sleek, refined, and professional, without being boring, or too plain. On top of this, the LED backlights give beautiful, fully customisable colour to every key.
As if this wasn’t enough, there’s the unsung party-pieces that really help bring this keyboard to life in a modern gaming environment. The 5 G keys are tied to four memory options, resulting in the equivalent of 20 G keys without all the extra size (and bulk) that would normally come with such a feature. The media keys work well with most media programs, such as iTunes and VLC, and even something as simple as the volume dial feels like it had a lot of thought and consideration put into it. But this keyboard is no bed of roses. Unfortunately, as much as I love it, there’s still a major thorn that cannot be overlooked…
…And that would be the software. Over the last two months, I have come to despise this clunky, unstable, problematic piece of bad coding that Logitech like to let us believe counts as “software”. It frequently crashes, and often fails to detect any peripherals. Sometimes, the program simply fails to detect any of my peripherals (I also have the G903 mouse and Powerplay mouse mat) – a problem that can only be rectified by closing all the Logitech processes in Task Manager, and then loading the software back up again. I also find the interface very confusing, and not at all intuitive. I found the section for controlling the G keys very confusing, and genuinely have yet to successfully program anything onto them so far.
The other more gripe is that the LED colour settings are not saved to the device by default. I prefer to have everything set as one non-distracting colour, to match the fixed colours of my PC tower (took me a while to colour-match it) …But as soon as the software crashes, all my peripherals default to a rapid rainbow-wave that’s almost nausea-inducing. There looks to be a way of editing the default setting of the device itself, but after an hour of fighting (and repeatedly needing to restart) the program, I only managed to set the keyboard’s default lighting setting to “off”, and couldn’t change it back …which is worse as now I can’t read any of the keys when I try to log into Windows.
Overlooking this (admittedly overly worded) frustration, this is a fantastic, dependable, feature packed keyboard with a lot to love. It’s comfortable, rugged, and feels like it was built to last. Its pinpoint accuracy and rapid response times mean it won’t leave you stranded in battle and will take you through most gaming use cases with ease. The professional, yet subtle, flair leaves it looking beautiful without too much drama, and the customisability options allow you to make this keyboard truly your own.
Overall, this is most certainly a keyboard I would recommend to anyone looking for something hard-wearing that will last them years. Granted, the price tag is a big pill to swallow – but for this level of quality and reliability, it’s more than worth the money. It’s just a shame the nightmarishly terrible software lets it down a little.