Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED TKL Tenkeyless Wireless Mechanical
Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED TKL Tenkeyless Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with low profile GL-Clicky key switches, LIGHTSYNC RGB, Ultra thin design, 40+ hours battery life, QWERTY UK Layout – Black
Play the Next Dimension
A breakthrough in design and engineering, the G915 TKL features a compact form factor, LIGHTSPEED pro-grade wireless, low-profile GL switches, and LIGHTSYNC RGB. Extreme performance is now tenkeyless.
LIGHTSPEED Wireless
Pro-grade LIGHTSPEED wireless achieves super-fast 1 ms performance. G915 TKL is also fully functional when plugged in via USB, so you can charge and play simultaneously.
Impossibly Thin
G915 TKL is incredibly refined, impossibly thin, durable, and built with a no-compromise commitment to performance and feature set. It truly is the next generation of gaming mechanical keyboards.
Advanced Low-Profile Mechanical Switches
Three choices of low-profile GL mechanical switches provide the speed, accuracy and performance of traditional switches at half the height. GL Clicky delivers an audible click and tactile feedback.
LIGHTSYNC RGB
Customize per-key lighting across approx. 16.8 million colors.* Create your own animations or choose from a selection of preset effects for the most immersive RGB experience.
Endless Control
Sleek and sophisticated, G915 TKL offers a focused, high-performance experience with every feature you need to take total control—like onboard profiles and game mode.*
Remarkable Battery Life
Enjoy hours of non-stop game time on a single charge. Battery indicator light notifies you when the battery is low. Recharges in under four hours. Keep playing while it’s charging via micro USB.
Dedicated Media Controls
Onboard media controls are right at your fingertips. Dedicated controls quickly adjust volume, play/pause and skip music or videos, and mute audio instantly.
Logitech G HUB Software
Gain complete control over your gear and games. Customize lighting, create macros, fine-tune gear settings by game, connect to third-party apps like Discord or OBS.
Advanced per-key lighting customization and animations
” data-position=”triggerHorizontal” /> Low-profile GL Tactile switchesHigh performance at half the height
” data-position=”triggerHorizontal” />Long battery lifeGame up to 40 hours on a single full charge
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Comparison Table
G915 TKL LIGHTSPEED
G915 LIGHTSPEED
G815
PRO
Mechanical Switches GL Clicky GL Clicky GL Clicky GX Blue Clicky LIGHTSPEED Wireless ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ LIGHTSYNC RGB ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Single-key RGB ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Connectivity USB receiver + Bluetooth USB receiver + Bluetooth USB Keyboard + USB Passthrough USB Keyboard + USB Passthrough Battery Type Rechargeable Rechargeable N/A N/A Battery Life Up to 40 hours Up to 30 hours N/A N/A Programmable Macros F-Keys 5 dedicated G-keys 5 dedicated G-keys F-Keys On-board Profiles Yes-Up to 3 Yes-Up to 3 Yes-Up to 3 Yes USB Passthrough ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔ Palmrest ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Weight: | 810 g |
Dimensions: | 36.8 x 15 x 2.2 cm; 810 Grams |
Brand: | Logitech G |
Model: | 920-009535 |
Colour: | Black |
Batteries Included: | Yes |
Manufacture: | Logitech |
Dimensions: | 36.8 x 15 x 2.2 cm; 810 Grams |
I got my keyboard 4 days ago and when I got it it felt like living in the future it has all the features that are so useful on the keyboard which you can see in the recording video and overall a great gaming keyboard highly recommend!
I wanted a keyboard with shallow keys; to that end, this keyboard is excellent. The battery life is good but could be better (since I use the RGB in its lowest brightness setting). It also takes a micro USB cable to charge this keyboard not sure why Logitech skimped out in this area as having a USB cable would really elevate this keyboard. apart from these two issues the keyboard is an all-rounder in other areas
This looks and feels like a good quality keyboard, as you would expect for the price. I bought this in a sale for 150, but I can’t say I would pay the full price for it.
It’s very stylish and sturdy. I bought the clicky keys as I thought they would be quite satisfying (which they are) but later returned and bought the tactile keys. The clicky keys are very loud, so bear that I’m mind.
I have now had this keyboard for a few months, so though it best to review it after getting used to it
Yes, its well expensive, and that actually put me off it at 1st. Too much to spend on a keyboard I might not like?
Well, I like it. A lot. Brown tactile keys are quite nice to type on, and the lighting is nice too – not too bright and in your face.
All manageable via G Hub and the assignable G Keys are useful too – especially if you are a content and design creator like I am
Real happy with this. Perfect for speed typing, writing code, designing and gaming.
You get what you pay for.
Go for it… its good 🙂
Good quality. Seems very well built. Keys work as described. Big worry was connectivity but has been faultless so no problem with binning the wire. Battery lasts ages
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
Got this on sale and very happy i did. One of the best keyboards i have owned. Pleasure to type on it. Premium feel. Battery 1 charge last for me 2-3 weeks with rgb on. Very happy with my purchase and kudos to Logitech for great product.
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.
Love this keyboard. It’s got a good weight to it so feels sturdy and solid. Love the slimline look of it and low profile keys. The keys are not as noisy as my old mechanical keyboard which was cherry mx red keys. Has a nice feel when pressing the keys. Battery life is just incredible and lasts so long on a full charge.
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
Amazing build quality but I had to return is as it lacked a few key features No cap/num lock lights
Great keyboard from Logitech. I wanted a wireless keyboard for an extremely long time, after much deliberation I opted for the Logitech G915 Lightspeed Keyboard, as this is the only keyboard that is wireless and has mechanical switches. I compared it with the Corsair K57 which offers the same functionality but, didn’t want a membrane keyboard or a mechanical like keyboard, I wanted a full mechanical keyboard. I used to have the Cherry MX Blue Keys which is clicky i think but, decided to go for this one with the brown switches. the key travel is really good and the battery life is better than most wireless gaming keyboard in today’s market with lighting enabled. i love the brown switches nice, and tactile while extremely quiet than linear (Red Switches) and Clicky (Blue Switches). I am not a huge fan of the not hot swappable feature or the propriety keys but, I got it on sale so, I can’t really complain, it does what it needs to. This keyboard is really expensive, even more expensive that its wired variants but, after using it for a while, I have grown to like the keyboard and realised that it is well worth the price.
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.
Very good keyboard with all positive points but the flaws are: 1. omg the G1 to G5 keys on the left are driving me crazy, my brain can’t find the keys in the game and it’s driving me crazy. 2. ASDW keys that are mainly used for gaming feel the same as the rest and I need to work with this keyboard for a week to remember where to find them by muscle memory. I will continue using it but if I had known this I might have changed my decision.
+ Stylish looks
+ Solid build quality while still being relatively lightweight
+ Satisfying feedback from keypresses
+ Great battery life (recommend turning back-light off during the day – there is a dedicated button which makes this easy)
+ Easy switching between devices using lightspeed USB and Bluetooth
+ Works great on both PC and Mac
+ Dedicated media controls are a big bonus
+ On-board storage for lighting/macro profiles allows for e.g. simple white lighting to be used on my work mac that I can’t download the Logitech software on
+ Easy to clean, especially since keycaps can be removed
– Would have loved the combination of a full-size, white keyboard with linear switches, but I haven’t missed the number pad as much as I thought I would
– White keycaps show dust quite noticeably
– Keycap remover not included, which is a little disappointed at this price point
I see this as an endgame keyboard and wouldn’t expect 99% of users to ever need an upgrade assuming the battery life doesn’t degrade over time.
As a gamer, I have been using the Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for a few months now and I am impressed with its performance. The keyboard is ultra-thin and sleek, making it a perfect fit for my minimalist gaming setup. Its low-profile keys provide a satisfying typing experience, while the tactile feedback ensures that I hit every key with precision.
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.
Pros:
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.
What to say, it has that clicky feeling to it, has bluetooth AND usb wireless that you can toggle with a button, which is really useful if you have 2 computers on your desk (my case), it has a huge battery lifespan if you keep the RGB to a minimum, and it really takes months to die if you switch them off completely. However I don’t advise on LED off because the keys become almost unreadable especially at night.
I noticed the actuation sometimes happens also if you don’t hear the click. Some keys seems to type even with a slight pressure that doesn’t trigger the click.
I’m not a keyboard maniac, but this somehow bothers me, hence 4 stars for an otherwise perfect keyboard
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.
For a 2022 product to still be using the awful micro-USB jack is pretty depressing. And one or two software bugs still remain, most notable for my use case as an HTPC/gaming keyboard, auto-dim doesn’t work after a time-out period, only the “breathing” option, which of course cycles the backlighting off. I’d really rather it dimmed first for a set period before turning off. (This wasn’t improved in the most recent software update, I still hoping that maybe it will get added in future). The other significant problem, and this one is many levels of stupid really and is the thing that really stops it getting Five Stars because it’s so unnecessary and is a non-functioning part of the actual design, and thus intentional, is the keycap printing does NOT include translucency for the shifted characters! In a dark room you can ONLY see the top-level characters.
Yes, it’s a backlit keyboard that doesn’t backlight the characters.
Other than that!
It’s really good. I’m more than happy enough with the key action. It’s a little on the heavy side for lap-based HTPC-gaming, but not uncomfortably so, and the battery seems to last well (from new at least), and I love the feel and ease of access and use of that metal roll-bar style volume control, which is so much nicer than rotary encoders or up/down buttons. The TKL layout is, imo, a far superior choice over 60% etc, as you still have immediate access to F-keys for those quick saves and quick loads (and the shift-F11’s to toggle your onscreen Afterburner stats).
I’ve had no issues with Lightspeed connections, other than the setup instructions were non-existent. A good product overall, but it certain has some issues that aren’t justified at this premium end. This arguably is the best wireless TKL RGB keyboard out there, on paper it ticked all my boxes, but for the love of all that’s devilish and evil, can I get a set of keycaps that make full use of the backlights?
First of all, I’m extremely impressed with the battery life. The wireless functions as well are great, I really needed to easily switch between two devices and with this I can with a one quick button press. Bluetooth, as always, can have to odd disconnect, but for 99.9% fine. The keys are not as clicky as I thought they’d be which is a shame. Build quality is great, It really feels like it can take a beating, which with me it needs to. I play a somewhat competitive game which requires perfect key presses, and over the lightspeed it’s like it’s a wired keyboard, never had that with a wireless keyboard before.
One key major downside is the software used for the lighting, it didn’t work for me, couldn’t get my patterns and custom lighting to save on board, it’s a common issue. It works on the computer the software is installed on, but across different devices you’re at the mercy of the onboard memory’s ability to sync with the software.
Long-time Logitech user.
I generally love the keyboard. It’s super slick, looks and feels quite premium. Now, to the details.
Pros:
Bright, even and very clear yet toned lighting. Keycaps are well designed and they don’t leak light. No unnecessary fireworks which I really appreciate. Feels a bit pastel, but not too much.
Metal housing throughout is really sturdy, quite heavy to be honest, which only enhances keyboard’s stability.
It’s really thin, even in the elevated position, using the “legs”. Lower option great for writing, higher for gaming.
For mechanical keyboard, it’s surprisingly quiet and writing on it is really a pleasure. Keys are low-profiled yet the soft click is still very present.
Recording macros using built-in keys is dope!
Brightness control button is pretty handy. No need to mess with the software when you go AFK and don’t need the light show.
Volume control roll is one of the reasons I chose this model. I love it. It’s super smooth and it feels really premium.
USB pass through will charge your phone, power your vape and you can quickly plug in USB stick to transfer content. No issues here.
Cons/things to remember:
Keycaps are quite delicate. I accidentally broke off one of them during the routine cleaning, where I consider myself to be a really careful user. Fortunately, I was able to glue the loose part of the cap back together. The key works as nothing happened. Remember, keycaps are not warranted.
It takes time to get used to the G keys column, situated on the far left of the product. For about a week I was constantly pressing G5 instead of CTRL.
Because of that G column, the keyboard is considerably wider than the regular one so mind that if you’re tight on space on your desk. It’s also slightly deeper than the normal one, thanks to Macro keys row and the Volume Control roll.
In short: Heavy, sleek, well-designed, bit fragile, with great lighting and lots of customisation options using software.
Highly recommended.
The G915 TKL is a rather good wireless gaming keyboard. The keyboard has so much potential to be the best in the market however a few aspect has been found wanting. If you read on to this review you’ll see there are good bits for every area but each one comes with a “this is good, but”.
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.
Long review, sorry, the TL;DR is it probably isn’t compatible with your KVM hot key switching and the software options for driving the LEDs if you are a Linux user all suck a bit.
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).
I will start by saying this is my first mechanical keyboard since the 90’s, when all keyboards were mechanical usually Cherry type. So the G815 is a very sleek looking unit with full brushed aluminium case and shows off a very slim height. The high quality key caps are also half height to add to the slim profile. The clicks are not too loud and each key is switched fairly high, so there is no real need to fully press each key to get a positive response. The RGB lighting is very bright with vivid colours available and fully programable via the GHUB software. You can each assign effects to certain games which will auto initiate on game launch. The media keys are basic but are enough for every day use and there are 5 programable G keys with 3 memory slots.
Now the negative things… The main issue I have apart from the actual price, is that only the primary key ident is illuminated, so the secondary function (or shift function) are not illuminated. So if like me you play in a dimly lit room, you have to remember from muscle memory where the symbol keys are as you cannot see them. However, I’ve been touch typing long enough to know where each symbol is on the keyboard.
Finally the real problem, the price…. This is a very expensive keyboard and to be honest, I do not see the true value of it apart from the brush ali case. Is it worth the full asking price… no… is it a good high quality keyboard…. yes…
I’ve been using this keyboard for just over 6 months now and in general I’ve been mostly happy with it, although there are a few things to be aware of if you’re a prospective buyer. Although I do use my PC to play games from time to time, I mainly use this keyboard for everyday non-gaming use.
* 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!
If you’re a touch-typist, or reasonably competent at a keyboard, then you may have noticed that the average keyboard available today is cheap, rattly and nasty, with inconsistent key resistance, loose key movement, and that horrible death-rattle you hear when you thumb the spacebar.
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.
Bought this as a programmer looking for a productivity keyboard while working from home. I went for the tactile keys to minimise noise and have been using it as a daily driver for programming for just over a month now.
It is a weighty and great looking device with excellent keystroke/feedback – it’s really nice to type on, with activation not high up the keystroke. The volume scroller is great. The keystrokes are not too loud under normal use – can happily be used in a home office where others are working too. The LG Hub software to manage the keyboard is pretty good – allows you to see battery level, set various fun & useful lighting effects (Echo Press is the best!), assign key shortcuts, update the driver & firmware.
There are a few oversights that stop this being a 5 star device however. While the backlighting is great, none of the symbols alongside the letters/numbers get backlit – only the main alphanumeric symbols are lit. This makes it tough if you are depending on the backlight to find which key has which symbol, or tell which symbol was just typed by looking at the backlight effets.
When operated in wireless mode (keyboard can also be run off the long charging cable), some of the light effects that respond to key presses can be laggy. The issue completely disappears when plugged in.
There are occasional issues when using the keyboard to wake a laptop/PC from sleep (or even just screen wake). Sometimes the capslock is out of sync with Windows – the keyboard thinks capslock is on, windows thinks it is off. This issue does not persist beyond the password lockscreen on Windows thankfully. Likewise, when waking the PC, the keyboard backlight may flick on for only a second before turning off again, taking 5 presses of the built in backlight adjuster button to bring the backlight back.
Lastly, there is no numlock LED! Nothing on the keyboard indicates whether numlock is enabled or disabled. This is especially annoying as there is a dedicated capslock LED up top.
Overall very happy with the keyboard, the software/glitches are fast to work around. The only persistently annoying issues are the lack of lighting on symbols, and the lack of a numlock LED.
After the UK went into lockdown in 2020 I wanted a single keyboard I could use with both my work laptop and my gaming PC without the need to swap a dongle/cable between the devices or without having to use Bluetooth when connected to my PC.
Out of nowhere Logitech release this masterpiece. I was a little hesitant given the 200 price tag at launch but I can say with 100% certainty it was well worth the money. At the time I couldn’t find another device that covered my very specific criteria set (Mechanical, TKL, multiple device support, backlit, not Bluetooth for PC).
I’ve been battering this keyboard for at least 8 hours 5 days a week, usually longer if I can get a couple hours gaming in in the evenings or weekends and its stood up very well! The keycaps are showing some smooth spots now but I’d say my use case is probably a little more extreme than what Logitech intended. Keycap clips do seem a little flimsy so I wouldn’t go removing the caps regularly and because they are low profile I’m a little concerned about how easy getting replacements would be.
Connectivity wise this been great. Having the ability to quickly swap between the lightspeed wireless connection in my PC and Bluetooth for my work laptop has been great. Lightspeed is very reliable and I’ve not noticed any latency/drops. Bluetooth is Bluetooth. I’ve not had any issues with key rollover like I’ve had with cheaper Bluetooth keyboards in the past but occasionally I have to flick to lightspeed and back again to Bluetooth to get it to connect. I believe this is more an issue with my laptop however as it has several Bluetooth devices connected so your mileage may vary depending on how many other devices you use on the same device.
Battery is also pretty solid. With the backlight set to max brightness static colour and a 50% fade followed by full backlight off after about 20 seconds I get about 3-4 days. This is with 8 hours ‘office’ use on BT followed by ~2 hours gaming on Lightspeed. Turning the backlight down even just one level makes a big difference. Wouldn’t recommend full off however unless you are going for the stealth look.
I genuinely cannot recommend this keyboard enough. For anyone who has to work in the same space they game this a no brainer. You will absolutely get value for money out of it and you can extract even more if you make use of the macro functions in G Hub. I don’t use these at all for gaming but they make typing up emails or documents with standard wording a doddle.
Let me preface this by saying that peoples’ tastes in switches are very subjective, and then say that the GL Clicky switches are now my favorite.
The G915 (and it’s TKL and wired counterparts) stand out pretty hard on the market, it’s uncommon to find low profile keyboards with proper clicky keys, on top of being wireless. I personally can’t recommend the Tactile ones, however, as they offer the same feeling as any common laptop keyboard you find on the market, without the added benefit of being easily replaceable like most Cherry keyboards.
The keyboard is very sturdy. There’s barely any bend or wobble in the frame, and the keys themselves are about as tight as you’d expect. However, the keys attach onto the switches with a pringed clip, which is easily sent flying with sideways force. If you want to take this keyboard places, make sure you have a sleeve to put it in where it won’t snag on anything.
I mainly like logitech hardware nowadays for their “On-Board” mode, which unshackles you from software that will always eventually fail on you. And the G915 is no exception, the on-board mode is completely functional aside from the OTF macro key. Up to 3 profiles can be saved on the keyboard and swapped any time.
However, if you’re used to software that allows a lot of key customisation, this is the wrong keyboard for you. The G915 only allows you to remap the 5 Macro buttons to the left of the keys. The G915 TKL, on the other hand, allows you to remap the F1-F12 keys, but has no Macro keys. The TKL model also has a slot for storing the USB adapter, while the Full size does not.
Battery life is better than I expected. On day 1 I set the keyboard to not shut lighting down automatically and put it in On-Board mode, and I simply adjust the lighting manually (it has a dedicated key to cycle brightness) and I typically need to recharge it around once a week, as a user who uses it all day for work and then usually many hours in the evening.
Bad news for people who can’t touch type and don’t always want backlighting, without any backlighting on these keys are all indistinguishable from eachother, aside from the ones that have alternate graphics printed on them.
It has a dedicated button for “gaming mode” which just disables Windows key and certain other keys you can assign. I don’t know who this feature appeals to, but keyboard manufacturers keep including it.
-Pros-
Uniquely clicky keys. Slightly quieter than Blues but with much lower actuation distance.
VERY thin. Even with a sleeve on, it’s thinner than any other mechanical keyboard.
Extremely sturdy. The bottom is plastic but it has an aluminum face under the keys.
Flawless Wireless. Haven’t experienced a single flicker in connection in the two months I’ve been using one.
Battery life is better than I expected. If you’re responsible with the brightness it’ll easily last a week. More if you can touch type.
-Cons-
Keycaps are expensive and difficult to replace. Replacement keys are like 5 per key, which is ABSURDLY expensive.
Keycaps are difficult to remove safely. They attach with a clip which isn’t designed to come off, making cleaning hard or impossible.
On-Board is good, but missing a few features.
Uses Micro-USB. Seriously?
Without any lighting on, the keys might as well be blank.
Needs a sleeve to be reliably transported.