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

At $250 it is by far the most expensive keyboard i have ever purchased. Previously my most expensive keyboard was the Logitech G513 at $150. I bought this keyboard (alongside the Logitech G604 Mouse) to use at work, I have two computers that i switch between and the idea of using a single keyboard for both of them was what pushed me to make the purchase. Main computer: Dell Latitude 5490. Second Computer: Microsoft Surface Book 2 15 (Connected via Bluetooth) Id like to start with the bad before I get into what I like about the keyboard. The Bad: - The Logitech G Hub software is a PAIN to install on a company issued computer locked down by firewalls and IT. If I hadnt been in IT myself I doubt i would have ever gotten it installed. The software installer package when being run requires additional files to be downloaded in the background, this got blocked by my company firewall. I have the software installed on my Home PC without issue, but the software still is bloated and buggy. - The shift values on the keyboard are printed below the non-shift values. For a screenshot see the (as of this posting) the third image for the product that shows the middle of the keyboard and says Lightspeed Wireless View the ? and / keys to the left of shift. Normally, on most keyboards I have used, the Shift value ? is printed above the non-shift value /. My other Logitech G513 keyboard has the ? above the /, so this change isnt consistent across Logitech products. - When swapping between Bluetooth/Lightspeed my RGB settings are lost, they can be reset by either turning on and off the keyboard or going back into the software to reapply them. - After toggling between Bluetooth/Lightspeed, the Logitech G Hub software removes the ability to use and change the G1-G5 keys. They are non-functional and the option to do anything with them is lost in the software. Toggling the power to the keyboard resolves this. - It reports that it has 0% battery life to my Bluetooth connected device, the G Hub software shows it at 99% but windows will occasionally inform me that the laptop is out of battery. - It is still using Micro-USB and does not have a USB-C port. - the M1,M2,M3,MR, Lightspeed, Bluetooth, GameMode soft buttons at the top are not RGB, they are as far as I can tell fixed colors. They have the technology as the exactly same styled RGB softbutton next to GameMode is a pleasantly configurable RGB. - The Logitech G Hub software does not detect or let you configure the device on the Bluetooth connected computer. (This functionality is built into the G604 mouse so it is possible.) A lot of these problems are software and can and *better* be fixed in an update to the Logitech G Hub software and firmware updates. Things I like about the keyboard: - Toggling between Bluetooth/Lightspeed is genuinely immediate. By the time my hand returns to home-row after hitting the key it is usable on the other device. - There is no input lag detectable on lightspeed, There is no input lag detectable over bluetooth (my G604 mouse does, but this review is not about that product) - Fun fact: You can technically use it on 3 devices: When on lightspeed connection, it will first default to the USB connection if there is one. So you could have one computer wired to the keyboard, unplug the wire and have a second computer connected via Lightspeed, and then toggle to a third computer with the Bluetooth key. If you are considering going this route I would recommend grabbing a Magnetic cable for quick plugging in and unplugging of the keyboard. (I have some NetDot Gen 12 cables that support data) - I have the Tactile variant of the keys (Brown switches), Since im in an office enviroment keeping the loudness of my typing down was ideal, so i avoided the Clicky variant, the Tactile keys feel good to the touch. They make good sounds (My G513 had a springy tang to the sound while it was being broken in, not too pleasant to hear) - Im sure the battery life is good, 30 hours is 4x more than I need on a standard work-day. the Software tells me that it can last up to 60 hours, which is 2x more than the advertised length. I doubt ill ever need to test the battery, but its good knowing that if i do need to rely on keyboard battery, that it will last me many days of use. - Its really thin, and it feels strong and durable. it barely fits into my backpack with my laptop, im not worried that if my backpack falls or gets stepped on that the keyboard will break. - It feels light to hold and carry, but it is heavy for how thin it is. Despite how light it is, it sits steady and immovable on my desk. - Im in love with the volume scroll wheel. This is a good keyboard. The lost star is not because of the software issues, which I hope will be fixed soon and not be relevant to anyone who may read this fairly long review. I also did not remove a star because of price. I felt it was worth it for me but also irrelevant to the quality of the product. It lost the star because of: - 7 buttons do not have RGB - Still using Micro USB instead of USB C - The Key Printing issue

Really loved this keyboard - the battery life was going to be astonishing; from full charge and after 2 days of medium usage (about 5 hours total), still held 94% charge because it is smart enough to kill the lights and even kill the power to the keyboard often enough it saves battery. Just a tab on any key wakes it up and youre good to go. Their proclamation of 30 hours seems to be a pretty safe bet. I grabbed this one after trying a cheaper unbranded gaming keyboard that only gave me 5 hours total before the battery died. The only downsides were the inability to see the unlit shifted keys in a dark room, its length (left little room for my mouse on a cramped desk), and the placement of the G1-G5 keys to the left of the tab/caps/shift and ctrl buttons. Hitting those buttons on accident while going for shift or some other combination that required it is the main reason I sent this one back and replaced it with a G915 TKL version, which has an even better battery life (40 hours) and no annoying accidental keypresses of the macro keys. If you need a 10-key or need to use it for work, the G915 is a solid choice. if just for gaming or casual use, go with the TKL model. They are both a bit pricey, but well worth it to complete out your gaming system setup.

Overall, I really enjoy this keyboard most of the time. If your intention is to use this keyboard exclusively in a well lit room, you will most likely enjoy it. It is sturdy, is comfortable to type on, and the keys feel pretty good (I am a mechanical keyboard newbie, but I like them). It is a stiff aluminum body, so you can type with it on your lap and not have it feel like it is twisting like some flimsy plastic keyboards can. Great battery life for a wireless backlit keyboard as well. I really do like the keyboard, until you turn off the lights... That is where the main problem begins. Only one character on each key is illuminated when the backlight is activated, so none of your shift key functions are visible when relying on the backlighting. VERY annoying. Why they would think this was a good design decision is beyond me, but had I noticed that feature in reviews I would never have purchased this keyboard (honestly not sure how I missed it, sadly). I dont like backlit keyboards for flashiness, I like them to use in the dark, and that makes this fall pretty flat on its face in that area. The keys are also proprietary to Logitech, and do not have any 1:1 matches for keycap fits with anything currently on the market, so you are not able to just swap keycaps for a set that does properly illuminate all of the icons on the keys (there are a couple of close fits that can be modified, but the fit always seems not quite right). Also means that replacing a single broken key switch requires either a lot of work, or replacing the entire board. I am really hoping that someone releases some better keycaps with the shift functions illuminated. That would make this nearly perfect (would still need USB-C and proximity sensing for the backlighting).

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.

I really like it. The key cap material feels a little cheap for the $200+ price tag, but I haven’t felt like it is enough of a negative to return or recommend other keyboards. There is a little bit of where you can slightly shift the key caps horizontally, but I don’t feel like it gets in the way of my typing at all. Only when I rest my fingers and push completely on the keys do I feel the keycaps slide. They also will only shift maybe a few millimeters. While gaming and typing normally I do not notice it. Trying to press the keys from all angles, I cannot find an angle where they do not register a press. Even on the space bar. The space bar, and all other keys larger than the standard letter and number keys, have a design with three supports so it has always registered a press from whatever angle I pushed on it from. While typing normally I do not run into any problems. I think if you have the cash to spend on it, this keyboard might be worth it for you. It’s all subjective though and I can admit that coming from a wired keyboard the difference is completely for the quality of life improvements over anything like insane response time or other advancements in keyboard technology. It is fast with very low lag, and I don’t feel any lag from a good 15 feet from the adapter, and think I can go way further, but my room is small. Even with stuff like a bed, pillows, and other stuff in the way I cannot see any difference. I imagine that you could game on a tv if you wanted if you sat on the couch, with reliable speed, but I don’t have a large enough screen to check. I wanted the 915 TKL for the wireless, the TKL that frees up space for my small desk, and reliability. By buying this keyboard you are buying it to have a wireless small reliable keyboard. I do not think that it’s any better than a wired keyboard in its technical ability. I used the G512, and other keyboards in the past, and loved them. This keyboard is if you want to spend extra on it. There are more budget keyboards for gaming from Logitech and other brands that have on par response time. This is if you want, and can, spend extra. Bluetooth is fast as well. I’m using it on my phone right now to test it’s Bluetooth ability, and it feels fast enough to say it is a valid choice for whatever Bluetooth ability you need. I do not have the ability to test gaming on Bluetooth however, but would imagine that the USB adapter is much faster and more reliable than Bluetooth due to the nature of Bluetooth being slower than other methods of wireless. I got linear switches and they are quiet and smooth. Going from a clicky G512 to linear it’s exactly what I wanted. Smooth the whole press, and has what I think are great overall ergonomics. I do have large hands though, and can easily reach the F keys even though they have a small space between them and the number keys. This might not be the keyboard for someone with small hands if you plan on using the F keys a lot. Overall, I’d recommend it, but it is expensive. I would recommend waiting for a sale or receiving a gift card to make it more worth it to buy. 9.75/10 (.20 for the key caps, and .05 for the horizontal “key shifting”) [side note: the brushed metal is not black and does stand out in bright light. I think it’s okay but if you are going for a certain aesthetic look with your keyboard you would have to be looking for a dark metal-y grey with this keyboard.]

Based on performance and quality, the G915 is not worth even half the money spent based on decades of experience with all manner of budget and premium brand keyboards. The primary reason for the purchase: Pitch 1) decent reviews around quality and long term use Pitch 2) the ability to control the keycap illumination and key function based on context Pitch 3) the macro buttons to the left of the keyboard The experience: Strike 1) The reviews are not very accurate. No big surprise, but perhaps the current crowd doesnt appreciate what features make a good keyboard. e.g. a gaming keyboard would have a way to quickly locate the commonly used WASD configuration without looking. The feel of this model is poor. The build quality may be okay, but materials chosen are clearly not. Some of the features are not of value and relegated to gimmicks in practice. There is little feedback from the keys. I get that this is part of the style, but there was no choice. Despite overall good response and reliability, sometimes one or more of the keys either sticks or refuses to actuate immediately. This is not a good choice for gaming if you want physical feedback about what the device may or may not be doing. Some of the keycaps have worn out in just 1.5 months. I have keyboards over a decade old still in use that still show the keycaps. My current daily driver and very heavily used keyboard is 4 years old. It looks and performs flawlessly, and it is a budget brand. Seriously Logitech, whats the excuse for that? Strike 2) GHub is poorly designed and likely poorly written. It simply does not function as advertised. Do not buy this product if you are anchoring the decision on using it with GHub. Further, the protocol is not well defined so as a consumer you are unable to (easily) write your own code to control the keyboard. Great idea, poorly implemented, not properly supported, therefore a gimmick. Strike 3) The macro buttons are not as useful to me as I had anticipated. They may be useful to me in some circumstances, or useful to others. This is minor in the grand scheme of things. My support experience was simply awful. If I provided the type of support I received, I would be retraining the support staff or having career counseling discussions with the individuals. Id also be talking the to product management team. Check the forums, theres a problem. Logitech tech support was a complete waste of time and energy to try and resolve the fact that the GHub does not work with a particular title (there may be others) that is advertised as functional. There was back and forth over the course of weeks with naïve questions, sometimes repeated by different people, that made zero sense. As someone who has been in IT for an extremely long time with demonstrated expertise, I can say with authority that these individuals had no clue what they were doing, including people who alleged to be level 2 support. In the end I was told to write an email to the developers so that maybe the support would show up in some future version of the software. Are you actually kidding? This is the email from the company that provides the hardware and software. In the meantime, because the software and hardware do not function as claimed by Logitech, I am stuck with ridiculous RGB puke which is the default behavior. This is not a company I will support. They clearly do not care about their customers based on their behaviors, and from my experience the products used do not warrant the price asked. If the product was within the return window, I would return it. I dont want a replacement. I want a different one from a company that cares about their product and their customers.

This is probably the favorite of Logitech keyboards I have to date. I love the aluminum casing. Clean button presses, well laid out. But it reminds me of the old razer keyboards because the finish is absolutely garbage. I have had this keyboard for a few months now and Ive already worn off the coating on the w-a-s-d, e, Lshift, and the spacebar. the left shift and s are the worst. The coating is so far gone off the S that I just turned off the light on it because its so bright now. The others are just the edges. At this point Im probably going to start looking for a different keyboard because this one just looks so bad on my desk right now. Super disappointed in that aspect of this keyboard. If Logitech corrected this and released a set of keycaps that had a better finish, Id definitely look into that.

I own a Logitech MX Keys, and its a fantastic keyboard, except that it has a numeric pad which I dont use, and which gets in the way of the mouse, and make the keyboard heavier and more awkward to carry around (it wont fit in some backpacks). I bought this G915 TKL because I want a TenKeyLess (no numeric pad) keyboard *for travel*. I dont game. However, for SOME REASON, it turns out that *ALL* TKL keyboards are mechanical. What the heck. The MX Master is far slimmer, far quieter, yet offers plenty of tactile feedback. I dont understand why Logitech doesnt make a TKL version of it. The G915 is taller, heavier (despite having some 20 fewer keys), and much LOUDER. The rainbow colors are fun, and it has the proper spacing between F4/F5 and F8/F9. But I cant justify the $200 price, and it doesnt add anything to the ergonomics. If you want to mash keys, maybe its the right keyboard. I dont.

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.

Overall, I really like this keyboard. This is my first mechanical keyboard that wasnt second-hand. Ive always loved the low-profile chicklet-style keys, and that was the main reason I wanted this keyboard. Listed below are a few things Ive noticed after using this keyboard for about a month. I purchased the G815 Tactile version. I switched over from a Razer DeathStalker Chroma. Pros: - Low profile keys. - Fairly quiet. - The overall look is good. - Very thin keyboard overall. - Very sturdy. Even when using the stands to raise the top of the keyboard, it is very stable. Cons: - In the dark, the secondary functions on the keys (such as !@#<}) are impossible to see. There is no transparency with them, so the RGB does not shine through them. - You cannot edit a specific key on the keyboard besides the G-Keys. I was expecting to be able to edit just about every key, whether its disabling E, or changing it to a macro as an extra G-Key. With the software, you are only able to edit 6 buttons; you can edit the 5 G-Keys, and the Game Key. With my previous keyboard, I was able to disable specific keys, or change them to another key (such as changing E to K). As a note, you can disable specific keys with Game Mode, but with Game Mode, you are forced to have three keys disabled at all times. - You cannot disable the Media Keys. This is related to the con above, but I feel as if its its own gripe. - If you depress the keys all the way, it sounds hollow, and can get fairly loud when typing at a fair pace (for me, ~75wpm). - G HUB will not open at times. For some reason, even after re-installing Windows 10, and even just re-installing the program, it does not want to open. - The Memory Profiles are terrible. Ive only gotten them to work with the RGB, and have not been able to get my G-Keys to be saved to the profile. And even then, it took a bit of fumbling the first few times to actually get the profile saved and able to be loaded with another computer. - There is no way to get the RGB to look good with white. It always has a hint of blue or red, which is disappointing. Gripes with the first-time setup: - By default, the G5 key is bound to F5. This drove me absolutely mad because I couldnt figure out why the page kept refreshing when I first got this keyboard. It turns out G1-5 are bound to F1-5, respectively, out of the box. - When installing G-HUB, it automatically opens Discord so you can connect G-HUB to your Discord account. There should be a way to not have that happen, as that is annoying. This happens every time you re-install G-HUB, as well. It may seem like I have a lot more cons than pros. That is true. But to me, it *is* a keyboard, and its good at being a keyboard. There have been some things that are user error (such as missed key strokes because I am transferring from a membrane to a mechanical keyboard). I still like the keyboard overall, but with the cons listed above—particularly with G-HUB—I will likely not purchase another Logitech keyboard unless those issues are addressed.