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

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Zaniyah Monroe

| Aug 08, 2021

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Braylon Powers

| Jul 05, 2021

Keycaps made of ABS and USB. [Updated after Logitech's software was fixed. Also added comments on clicky vs tactile, and will include my review on both]br>br>Went into this with some trepidation due to the low-resolution nature of the image. Switches with different profiles. However, I found it to be quite pleasant to type on. I also bought a Drop CTRL at the same time as the Halo Trues, and while the two keyboards have completely different feel, I prefer the Logitech key profile and shorter travel. To be fair, my last mechanical keyboard was a stack of IBM Model Ms that I sold almost a decade ago, and the majority of what I've typed on since has been low-end. As a result, I've become more accustomed to it. Since the key has been discovered Because the spacing is still standard, people who are used to full-size keyboards shouldn't have too much trouble with the G915's layout. br>br>However, there are a few flaws in this keyboard, the first of which is the most important to me - The secondary legends do not have any lights on them. All of the special character keys (for example, a, b, c, d and *) are just symbols on the keys that don't light up. Due to the low contrast of the printing, they are extremely difficult to see in the dark. I can touch type with the alpha keys without issue, but I have to look for the less frequently used special characters, and the lack of lighting is a real pain. It's also a little perplexing for keys where the secondary character is used more frequently than the primary (for example: double quotes, a question mark, and so on are all examples of punctuation that can be used. br>br>For comparison, the lighter of the photos was taken with standard indoor lighting, and while the legends are visible, they aren't particularly noticeable. They're effectively invisible in low-light situations, much less when the lights are turned off. Given that many other keyboard manufacturers have figured out a simple solution to this, this is a particularly glaring flaw. Simply print the secondary legend next to the primary legend, rather than below it, and both legends will light up. Second, we are in the year 2020. Why did Logitech opt for micro-controllers in the first place? USB rather than USB-C Most other new high-end keyboard models have begun to use USB-C. This was also a common complaint with the original G915 (along with the lack of lit secondary legends), and it's clear that Logitech hasn't taken any of the previous feedback into account. Third, while the lithium battery has a long battery life, I don't want to spend $220 on a keyboard only to have to replace it in a few years because the battery is losing capacity. How many of you have experienced cell phones or laptops that no longer hold a charge as well as they once did? If you usually use it in wired mode, this is unlikely (because the battery isn't constantly discharged), but it would be preferable if the battery could be replaced. br> And, while I may be in the minority, I'd almost prefer it to use rechargeable NiMH AA's (just throw in a couple of Eneloops) rather than non-rechargeable AA's. Lithium battery that can be replaced. br>br>Finally, I wish Logitech had chosen higher-quality keycaps. It's not unreasonable to expect PBT double-duty on a $220 keyboard. Keycaps were shot. While ABS keycaps aren't uncommon, many wired keyboards at this price point now come with PBT double-sided keycaps. Shot keycaps are more solid, don't show oil splatter, and legends don't wear out as quickly. This, along with the lack of shine-through secondary legends, would be less of an issue if you could replace the keycaps, but third-party keycaps in this profile are nearly impossible to come by (they look similar to Kailh Choc switches, but I don't have a Kailh Choc board to swap with). To be fair, there aren't many mechanical wireless keyboards to begin with, and the majority of those still use ABS keycaps, so you might be stuck with it (when the Keychron K8 finally comes out, its keycaps will be ABS but at least OEM profile and swappable). br>br>At first, there were software issues, but Logitech fixed them with a software update released on launch day. The new software does a good job of recognizing the keyboard and allowing you to change the lighting. You can also change things like how long it takes for the lights to turn off after a period of inactivity. It's worth noting that the software is also required to set a default lighting mode (for example, the board defaults to all keys being lit in the same color and gently rotating between them - I prefer the color wave, but without the software, the board won't remember, and after inactivity, it reverts to the default setting). The advantages are as follows: br>br> As I previously stated, it is quite comfortable to type on (at least for me). I've decided that the light actuation force and short key travel are more appealing to me. The Lightspeed wireless is responsive and easy to use (all you have to do is plug in the dongle). There are no issues with pairing), and it does not interfere with my Bluetooth headset, which is a major plus. The primary legends are appealing and have a very pleasant glow if you can get past the unlit secondary legends. The aluminum top panel is attractive and has a decent heft to it. br>br>Build quality is good. The bottom is plastic, but it appears to be solid, and the keyboard does not have any obtrusive flex. The tip of the plastic Our feet are a little flimsy, but they keep the keyboard in place without shakiness. At this price point, wired keyboards are far more durable (the Drop CTRL I also bought has an aluminum upper and lower shell, as well as solid aluminum feet), but that's not really an apples-to-apples comparison. A comparison of apples and oranges br>br>Both the clicky and tactile versions of this keyboard felt good to type on to me. The clicky, on the other hand, has a more defined and noticeable tactile response. When compared to full-size tactile switches, the tactile version of these low-profile switches provides very little feedback. I can't compare it to the linear version, but if you're coming from a keyboard with a lot of tactile response, you'll notice that the tactile version of this keyboard is much more subtle. br>br>The clicky version clicks on the downstroke as well as the upstroke. This isn't particularly noticeable, and it's certainly not off-putting. putting. The key does actuate before the click, but it's close enough that it's barely noticeable and unlikely to interfere with normal typing (I had to push the key down as slowly as I could to confirm it). It's a "click" or "tick," not a "clack," that makes the sound. The Kailh click bar switches are said to be slightly higher pitched but crisper than those with a click jacket design (such as the Cherry MX Blues). My last clicky keyboard was an IBM Model M, which isn't really a fair comparison, and this doesn't scratch that itch for me at all. However, as previously stated, I discovered that the click provided a slightly better tactile response than the non-click. Version with a tactile click. Unfortunately, the negatives leave me on the fence with this keyboard; the Drop CTRL, which I am also considering, is better built, has better keycaps, swappable switches, and is USB-compatible. br>br>Unfortunately, the negatives leave me on the fence with this keyboard; the Drop CTRL, which I am also considering, is better built, has better keycaps, swappable switches, and is USB-compatible. br>br> C, as well as firmware that is open source. If I go with the G915, it will either be because I can't stand having an extra wire on my desk (and right now, the G915 is probably the best wireless option with backlit keys unless you want to take a chance on a Hexgears Venture) or because I'm having trouble adjusting to full height keys after so many years of using laptop keyboards. If I had any advice for Logitech, it would be: br>br> br>* Secondary legends that are illuminated br>* USB-compatible Cbr>* PBT keycapsbr>* Battery that can be replaced by the user.

Audrey Snow

| Aug 12, 2021