I like the long term usage reports. They are extremely helpful especially for expensive items. When you don't have a lot of money to spare it's nice to know whether something is going to stand the test of time before you buy it. Keep these coming!
same here, i like watching long term review of certain tech. Especially if the item is the one im using currently since it brings a peace of mind after purchase 🤣
If it's not already been mentioned, an update to Logitech G Hub allows you to pair both the G915 keyboard and a compatible Lightspeed mouse (G Pro Wireless / Superlight) to the keyboard's receiver, meaning you now only need one dongle for both keyboard and mouse.
@@theMasch1na In the main G HUB settings menu, use the "Device Pairing Tool" which is listed under the "Support" heading in the bottom middle of the window
@@dukapetar There's a dongle you can buy separately that allows you to connect up to 6 different devices on the one receiver, can't talk about whether it affects latency or not.
I've had this Keyboard since Dec 15, 2019 so almost 2 years. Absolutely zero issues, battery life is great, I haven't noticed any latency issues and I haven't experienced the dropout like you mentioned. I would recommend this keyboard to anyone that doesn't want wires. BB had all three version when they first came out in store and I was able to test them all and ended up with the clicky.
This is my first clicky has well and I’m highly satisfied. I had the Logitech G15 with the flip of screen for years and years before upgrading to this.
The dropout issue (4:45) is due to RF interference coming from the USB 3.x ports on the back of the case (not a wireless range issue). The USB 3.x interface is known to cause interference in the 2.4GHz frequency band (which is what the dongle uses). You can mitigate this by distancing the dongle from the USB 3.x ports (via a USB extender, or move to an area with only USB 2.0).
This makes a lot of sense, i have a G305 (super cheap lightspeed mouse) but i connected the dongle to one of my front usb 2.0 ports in my old case, it was a micro itx i had connected to my master bedroom tv 10 feet away from the bed and i never had a drop or lag, i finished Doom 2016 like that with 0 issues, i now moved my build to a new case (Lian Li A3) and to a desk, the dongle is now in one of the rear usb 2.0 ports around 10 inches away from the mouse and i still have no drops at all, on the other hand i have a K400 plus i was using with the itx case and even though i didn't have drops the lag with that keyboard is crazy, good for media center, light typing and web browsing but definitely not good for gaming.
I've had the G815 (wired version) with linear switches for about 10 months now and I'm still loving it. I love the weight and sturdiness of the construction. This keyboard just feels like quality whenvyou pick it up.
I really love long term reports. Often times only new items get reviewed and there is no way to know what the long term use would provide. Thank you for making this video.
I've got the wired G815 version of this keyboard for 10 months now and still loving mine. I've had 0 complaints about it since day 1 and still love using it to this day to game on. The num pad, volume wheel, and multimedia keys all work great for me since I'm someone who wanted all of them along with the USB passthrough. Given my want for the USB passthrough and not really caring about wireless, the wired version was the way to go for me since it was cheaper too at only $150 w/ tax when I got it. The keycaps is the one thing too I do feel that will wear over time as expected since these are ABS keycaps and I did notice when looking back then too that there really didn't seem to be many options too as you noted given the non standard low profile keycap design these use with their switches. If it gets to that point, I'll probably try to order replacement caps too, but then again my last keyboard with the G710+ I lived with work keycaps till I replaced it with this after like 4-5 years of use.
Mine I got G915 and yeah so far no regrets as well. I wish there will be more 3rd party keycaps though to at least combat this ABS keycaps that does get shine overtime, which is really just the 2 disappointing part of it. Other one is the 2nd characters don't have backlight, due to switch design. Hopefully they fixed this all on 2nd gen. Hopefyll when that time comes, I'm ready for my replacement which it seems like this keyboard will last for years.
From a non-biased and absolutely unpaid perspective: (Note: I have the TKL [10-KEYLESS] Version) 1. The battery weirdly really does last that long 2. Zero issues with latency 3. Can confirm the material quality is amazing 4. The keycaps have a really nice feeling 5. Get textured keycaps for WSAD 6. My keycaps aren't worn through at all either. 7. Bluetooth mode works great (not much latency at allll. Like hard to notice it) 8. Volume knob is NOT worn out (I use it a lot) 9. My keyboard is **NOT** Bowed in any way shape or form @Jay, I'm sorry yours is. 10. I can easily get 25 feet away from dongle, no problem with connectivity at all. This keyboard has NEVER "gone in and out" Hope this has helped the community. (Ohhh note 2: and I love tkl over 10 -Key version: why? I hated the g1->5 keys.. it got in the way every time I tried hitting shift, caps lock, tab, esc)
I bought a G915 for work in mid 2020 and am super happy with it. The shortcut keys were a big seller for me along with the wireless capability and tactile low profile keys. I am a GIS analyst and programmer so I use a lot of shortcuts for software and do a lot of typing when writing code. Even though it is expensive, if this keyboard ever fails I would definitely buy another one (assuming I get 3-4 years out of it at least)
Is the keycap wear off a big issue? I'm considering buying one but I'm worried that the keycaps are gonna wear off within the first 6 months and I'll have to buy replacements
I bought the 915 partly as a result of your review around 12 months ago and I love it. I also have a G502 and, you're right, it sucks that they can't share a dongle...
Same as me as well. I am far more pleased with my g915 than my 502, but the g pro does not have the scroll wheel unlock that i have come to love from the mx 2s i use on my laptop (although i have to say i like the implementation on that one better, there the scroll wheel button is the unlock and the button behind is the centre click.)
I have the same setup. I went with the G502 at my partner's recommendation without looking too much into the others, but a lot of friends have the G903 or PRO mice. I never tried either of those. Can you or anyone else reading this thread who chose the G502 over both of those tell me why you made that decision? I'm still within my return window and experiencing some FOMO.
@@CryptoAshkn If you're talking about the mouse, i had that happen with my g502. I realized it was because i had a router near my mouse and pc so it was interrupting the signal. I didnt even move it too far, it's like a foot away and now everything works pretty much perfectly
I bought my G915 shortly after your first review and haven't had any issues with it. I absolutely love this keyboard so much that when my work wanted to bring people back into the office i decided to buy another one! The bowing you mentioned is like that from the factory, as both of mine have it to the same degree. 10/10 would buy again
I’ve had the white TKL one for about a year. The battery life is still amazing and it’s still my favorite to type on. My one gripe is I wish Logitech would update it to USB-C. I have kvm monitors and an iPad that I use every day it’s a stellar multi-system board.
I also have a 915 tkl it is perfect except for that damn micro-b port… it’s the only thing I have still on that connector, I mean it’s a fine connector it works perfect but having two types of cables kinda sucks
I've had my G915 paired with a G502 wireless for about a year now and I honestly love it. At first I was unsure about the low profile keycaps and how it would perform wirelessly but it surpassed all expectations I had. I use it for several hours every day and the battery still lasts me a few weeks before needing a charge. Well worth the money.
I upgraded the same set up. I use my set up for home office and video games, I've only charged it twice, and I plug it in overnight and it's good to go for a while. The wireless is amazing. There no (noticable) lag. At all. It's incredible. I love it.
Really so long? I cant say exactly, but i think i need to recharge it quite a bit more often, i feel like at least once a week. I use custom lighting but that shouldnt matter since it would be lit up anyway. Use is about 8-10 hrs a day depending on work
@@samuelbalaz6713 The intensity of the backlight is definitely a limiting factor. I prefer the brightest backlight setting typically but I've run it with the lowest (but still on) and I definitely get a good bit more battery life in that mode. To qualify, I'm using the TKL version.
I just got this keyboard. Going from a k95. I also have the G502, but my favorite mouse is the MX Master series. I just don't want the latency for when I get back into shooters.
I’d like to add my experience, I’ve had mine since April of 2020, and I play roughly 10ft away from the dongle and I only use light speed mode with 0 latency. So that’s probably something going on in your environment. No issues here as well the keyboard is absolutely amazing. Only thing I don’t like is the G hub software it’s real stubborn sometimes. Otherwise 10/10 I’m in love
agreed. My dongle is in the back of my rig and rig is on the floor not too far from how Jay's rig is from keyboard and I have zero latency that I can notice.
I have a similar setup to yours with my G915 TKL dongle in the back of my case, and 2 Hue light bars sat close by, and have zero issues with dropout. I think it's something in Jay's environment. And yes, GHub definitely has its moments, otherwise the keyboard itself is 10/10.
I recently bought one of these. So far, so good. Love the low-profile "clicky" keys - sooooo smooth for typing and a great, tactile feeling. Love the lighting and the whole thing feels sturdy and well made.
I've got the 815 (the wired one) since well... about 18 months to. It's still perfect and it also has a USB port on the rear. It still works amazingly well and the clicky switches are soooo good. Minor annoyance is there is no light for the secondary keys functions. Those are printed on the keys. There are actually some replacement keycaps that can be "adapted" and have lights for secondary functions too... but i dont care to modify every key.
I just wish that echo press lightning effect, my favorite effect because is both functional and pretty, could be stored on device. When Windows is locked or G HUB is not running the effect does not work or even worse some lights get stuck on transition, specially locking with W + L.
I have a G815 as well, but with the tactile switches. Love it. I agree that lighting on the secondary key functions would have been just perfect. My old G910 (I think that was the one) had that.
I've had the TKL Tactile version of this keyboard for just over a year now, and the battery life is probably the best thing to me about it. I have a G703 Lightspeed as my mouse and I have to charge it about 5x more often than I do my keyboard, which is insane considering I charge my mouse about every 2-3 weeks! A note about your range issues, it may just be the environment you are in or the stuff around. I have my PC at about the same distance as the picture shown, but my tower is on the floor, so it may be a bit more distance and with the top of my desk blocking the receiver's line of sight. I've had no issues with dropout. Heck, I've even use my keyboard on my bed which is an additional 6 feet away from my tower and no connection issues. And no, I am not using a cable extender for my receiver.
@@cmarco3702 I used to have a wireless headset for my setup (Steelseries Arctis 7) but I switched to wired earbuds, because I wanted a minimalist setup and how short the battery life on wireless headsets seemed compared to my mouse and keyboard lol. How often do you charge your G733?
I've had the tkl version for about a year and half , and I absolutely love this thing. No issues or problems other then the range like mentioned in the video
I myself have owned one of these since 2019 and it still performs absolutely amazingly. Not a single issue with it so far... Love the metal toplate and the keycaps seem to be holding up quite well on my board. Definetely agree with Jay here... Would happily bug again if I needed another keyboard for some reason!
@@simflightprowhich one do you like more, loud or silent keys. I have a mechanical keyboard with really loud clicky keys. Used to like the sound, but after years it got VERY annoying. But it's totally personal preference
I've had this one too for a few months now and I absolutely love it! One thing is the rubbery multimedia buttons on the top are not so satisfying to push. But it's outweighed greatly with all else that this keyboard offers! I love the low profile mechanical clikity-clacks :)
A suggestion since you guys asked last video. Maybe more review videos! I really enjoy your takes on all sorts of electronics and car stuff. I'm also an audio nerd so anything to do with audio setups would be cool to watch and helpful. F the complainers you helped me get into PC's when I built my first rig in 2017 and will always be a fan. Keep it up JTC team!
I second the audio stuff! I'm a complete noob when it comes to DACs and AMPs and what goes together and what to look for and so on, so I'd like some videos about that topic.
I just bought this and I am in love. I love the sound and how it feels while typing. And the fact that it is wireless, with a numpad, was something I was looking for a long time in a mechanical keyboard.
Same! Love mine so much I picked up a second tkl for the living room. Range is great but there is not a lot between where the hub is with the dongle and where I sit in my recliner.
Love mine. The ability to switch back and forth between the laptop and desktop without moving any plugs, and the freedom to have the keyboard anywhere I want on the desk without wires is fantastic. Another vote for USB-C though... boggles the mind why Logi has dragged their feet on that for so long.
I've been using the G915 for about 6 months and I love it. I do not have the same range issues that he is speaking to and I couldn't possibly point out any latency in any games. The hot switch option between lightspeed and bluetooth is awesome for WFH. It's expensive, but it has been perfect for my needs as a gamer and for home office.
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Have mine since 2019 and its still brilliant. It seems to be quite resistant to spilling. I am using it daily for software development and gaming and it just works.
Same! about 6mo ago, my bf spilled a full glass of water on it and it still works like nothing happened. Also customer support is good. I asked them if i could get a replacement charging cable and they just sent me a whole new keyboard so now i got 2 XD.
The range problem might be related to the fact your tower is entirely unshielded on the side and is facing the keyboard. Not sure if it's still a thing but motherboards were once considered an RFI hazard because they broadcast RF noise like crazy. Could be a factor.
Anyone with a single-coil guitar will tell you that any PC is a gigantic beacon of RFI. But even in the most intense RFI situations a wireless keyboard/mouse shouldn't have that much trouble with it, unless you have like a microwave oven with the door open and safeties removed pumping out hundreds of watts of EM radiation. The couple of milliwatts that come from a PC shouldn't interfere at all, no matter the shielding. I do remember with an old logitech wireless mouse the range was horrible unless I pointed the mouse at a wall and bounced the wireless signal off of it. As in, you really needed line-of-sight with the dongle (which jay doesn't appear to have in the setup-shot), or have a bright wall where the RF can bounce off (which jay also doesn't have).
@@bami2 Oh so that's why I have so much noise with my guitar when I use the single coil setting. I use it not just near my computer but actually connected to my speakers on my desk with a small heaphone amp/effect. Guitar is only a hobby for me, I'm not good at it, but still like it and play random stuff on it.
I have the wired version of this keyboard and I have to say I love it. It is used every day for gaming and typing. I have been using it since early 2020 as well, I do enjoy the extra USB that it brings forward from the back of the PC Tower . Picked it up after watching your review Jay. Also purchased the Lightspeed Mouse (G903)
Hey everyone if you’re concerned about the range I can confirm that Logitech now includes a micro usb cable with an adapter for the light speed dongle. So you can relocate it like Jay did without having to buy additional usb hubs. I purchased mine two days ago on Amazon because of this review and just got it today.
I have owned mine for about 2 years and 4 months. It has been great. However, my first real issue with mine happened about a week ago. My W key would cut out while being held down. Not an issue for typing but definitely not ideal for gaming. The keyboard is out of warranty so support could only provide troubleshooting, which didn't help. I finally saw a thread about the solder on the switch being loose. I opened mine up and sure enough, a slight separation in the solder was present on the W key. I simply touched it with a solder iron to melt/reattach the solder and it works perfectly again. Great keyboard, solid repairability, and I would recommend to anyone with the money to spend!
Thanks for the good content Jay. My tenkeyless model of the G915 is about 1 year old and I use it many hours a day. I do not have the bowing or range issues. I've used many mechanical keyboards and the G915 is the only one I don't regret purchasing. It may sound silly, but the volume wheel is one of my favorite features. I'm considering purchasing a full-sized G915 to replace a $2 dell keyboard I use at work.
I've been using the TKL version as a software engineer for over a year too, and my only complaint is that it feels mushy compared to my previous keyboard, a Razer Black Widow. It feels much closer to a membrane keyboard to my touch. But it's still a solid keyboard and I agree 100% about the lack of latency!
@@Kiobao I have the GL Tactile keys, but to me they feel less tactile than other mechanical keyboards. Maybe it's because of the shorter throw distance.
@@narviz hmm that's interesting, thanks. Been hard to find many people who use linear and their opinions on them however I really wanted this board in white, so trying to tell myself that getting tactile white will be the play and give up on the linear dream haha
Been on a 915 TKL for about a year now and it's easily my favorite keyboard ever. If they ever came out with a version with gateron low profile switches and usb c i would be heavily inclined to upgrade.
I wanted to love this keyboard as much as you do, since I really liked the design and typing on it. I bought the G915 with tactile Switches and a German layout some time ago. The key caps started wearing down within two months, not becoming shiny/polished like you showed, rather the paint coming off on some keys (for example on the edge of the A key and the face of the S key). One of the clips on the left arrow key broke shortly after. I returned it and thought I'd maybe just gotten a bad sample and ordered a G815 as a replacement (since I didn't end up needing the wireless functionality). I've had this one for the better part of a year now and it's showing the same signs of wear already as well. The letter on the S key is just one big spot at this point, with the paint coming off. The A and shift keys also show signs of wear. I'm not a hardcore gamer, I effectively use it some eight or so hours a day for work, uni and gaming. I'd say I'm rather careful with it, I don't move it around a lot etc., I don't use it with greasy fingers from eating or whatever. So I don't see why a 200€ keyboard should show these signs of wear after less than a year. Replacement keycaps are only available from random no-name brands that noone's ever heard of and I don't really trust to do a better job on quality. So, take that for what it's worth, but I've definitely had my fair share of issues with this board. If I didn't like typing on it as much as I do I'd have probably gotten a new keyboard by now. Oh, and another note: I personally absolutely hate the G Hub app. It's a pain to use, it's a pain to configure on-board profiles, half of the features are useless or don't work very well. It's just a plain mess in my opinion. Again, might just be my experience, but I configured it once (meaning setting a fixed color on the on-board, which took way longer than it should have) and uninstalled the app.
Your experience makes me wonder if the production standards for the version you got is different/changed from mine. Had mine for over a year with heavy usage and it looks and functions just as well as the day I got it.
@@MRProduction800 I got a feeling that they just made single double shot ABS version for US English layout and modified them as need for other languages which also often based on US layout, since the EU is much smaller than that they probably just use the US cap and laser the rest of character on it, that's why it worn out a lot faster. A double shot ABS characters can't just worn out like that
@@e21big My experience with Logitech's products would not support that theory because I'm in the US and got a g29 and the build quality would be bad for a $50 product never mind the $150-230 it cost me, and from what I have heard is that they used to have extremely good build quality but the quality is not anywhere close to what i have heard about their older production runs compared to their newer production runs. and that ignoring ghub being a piece of garbage because driver support is practically non-existent
I just want to share this; I got the G613 wireless mech keyboard without lights. Perfect for offices and such if you don't want something that is flashy. Over the 5 years I've owned it I've only changed batteries once. That's 2 double AA batteries. It also have 6 G/macro buttons.
Wholeheartedly agree Jay, I bought mine based on your review and haven't had any regrets. Great for both gaming and workstation use (those modes are more useful for DCC hotkeys than gaming IMO)
My 815 came "bowed" from factory. I think it is either designed that way to improve stiffness, or it is a problem with the aluminum upper body having a different heat expansion than the plastic underside. It is in no way a problem for me whatever is the answer. If anything I find the slight bow comfortable when writing on it. _ED_
Just bought 815 today and it's bowed. I also checked my old G510s and it's bowed but to another way :D Either Logitech has trouble on drawing straight lines or the form serves a purpose, I have a wild quess it's been the latter one ;)
@@pats5943 yeah that’s what I was thinking and added at the end that it was a tkl. Now that I got home and checked, the bow is there but as you mentioned, much less exaggerated.
I've had mine for almost a year now and it's been perfect for me! I do both gaming and schoolwork so the low-profile meachanical swiches really come in handy. Using the multimedia keys for music control and the lightspeed technology is amazing. The battery life is also incredible just as he stated in the video, charge it once a month with 2-4 hours daily use! The only downside I've found so far is the keycaps. Not only do they slowly start to polish and wear out, but they can often feel very plasicy and cheap. The switches themsevles are great, but I truly wish the keycaps were either DoubleShot PBT or had better stabalization as they do rattle around when shaking the keyboard! Other than that, Iv'e enjoyed this keyboard in every way. The metal housing is very solid, the buttons and volume knob are very usful, this keyboard is a real beasttt
The rattle is due to the design of low profile choc switches - you cant have a stiff keycap stem unlike regular MX-style keycaps because the switch is designed to only accept 2 thin stem legs. Without the give, it becomes really easy to crack the keycap legs. Also low-profile switches don't really help with gaming, contrary to what manufacturers market them as. It's honestly just a matter of personal preference and you can always adjust to regular MX style switches after a period of prolonged usage.
YES you explained it perfectly, my G915's keycaps are currently suffering as well from wear out. They're turning shinier, instead of having that fresh out of the box matte look. Nothing to do about that, but I still love it.
I have the g915 keyboard myself. I solved the rattling issue by taping the pegs of the keys to create a millimeter or two to fill the gap that causes the rattle. Completely removes it now and works wonderfully. May take a while but I myself figured that I am going to be using this practically every day for the next 2-3 years maybe more so might as well get it done now to save a few years' worth of annoyances.
I have a G915, and I used it for a similar amount of time. However, a few months ago, a friend convinced me to buy the Keychron K8 Pro as a secondary keyboard, and it feels so much better, that it became the primary one. The price is similar, and the Keychron only has bluetooth wireless, no custom radio, but it feels so much better to type on it, and the parts are standard. I'm using both with brown/tactile switches. I bought the G915 as a keyboard noob wanting to try mechanical keyboards. I feel like the K8 Pro is something a keyboard nerd would DIY build, except it's prebuilt. I'm not affiliated with either company, I just want someone who's looking to buy a keyboard to not overlook more niche options.
I use the TKL version of the G915 and love it! My favorite feature is the ability switch between WiFi and Bluetooth mode which enables me to work off a PC and Mac with the same keyboard! This is a hugeeee help with work requiring me to be on a Mac but my personal computer is a PC. I's been about 1.5 years with it and I absolutely love it!
Same boat with PC and Mac, gaming and work lol, just got mine like a week ago so glad to see it's holding up for people because the price stung a little :)
4:39 Use an extension cable with your dongle because of case interference. All it takes is a short extension to get the dongle away from the case. Wireless range increases dramatically when you do that. Great review of a keyboard that I have been considering recently. Perfect timing; thanks!
I fully expected to need the extension cable for my G305, as my case has thick steel panels and is on the right of my desk. Ended up just using the dongle in a rear USB port on my motherboard and I couldn't tell any difference in latency between the G305 and my old wired G502. Tried a few click response tests (granted, these are affected by my 60Hz panel and my reaction time) and the score was equal if not better. I wonder if the problem on Jay's setup is not the wireless noise in the room but the thick panel covering the rear I/O. That extra panel on the InWin 925 is *thicc*
@@phenomanII I am tuned into this because my Logitech headset came with the extension. Without it, the wireless range was less than three feet. With the extension, it's more like 25-30 feet range.
@@billb5732 I guess your setup also has a lot of panels in the way without the extension (though you didn't say which port you had the dongle in previously). As I said, I expected to need it, so using one (or a hub nearby like Jay) should be the default setup. The G305 also came with one.
I own both the regular and TKL versions of this keyboard. They're excellent, but the lack of durable PBT keycaps is a real bummer. If Logitech offered a set akin to Steelseries and HyperX, they would make a killing.
There are some random offers of PBT keycaps, but I haven't tested any of them. There are also adapters for cherry stems, also didn't tested them so I can't speak how's the experience.
That would be nice. But PBT keycaps Don't really save you from the shiny look, they just delay it. I have a Razer huntsman TE, and my space bar already has a shiny spot from 4 months of use. I use it a lot though. I work and play on it.
Man, they don't make them like they used to. I've been using a Logitech G15 v1 since 2004 as my daily driver and there is barely any visible wear on any of the keycaps. There is some discoloration under the space bar where the bottom of my palm rests and the backlight has gotten very dim (it wasn't that bright to begin with) but otherwise... works like a champ.
I do not see why they can not just ship their very expensive keyboards with double shot PBT caps. They single shot coated caps are just terrible, i purchased a GPRO TKL and within 8 days the A and Space keys had worn enough that i could see the light though them. Surely a massive company like Logitech who have the purchasing power to buy BILLIONS of caps at a time could afford the extra penny per keycap and just ship keyboards with a superior keycap, i mean whats £1.25 extra production cost on the cost of a £100 keyboard? If a cheap Chinese mechanical keyboard from amazon that cost £25 can ship with double shot ABS keycaps and still be profitable, surely with the cost of Logitechs gaming keyboards they wouldn't even notice the hit to the profit.
@@cXnJohn They can. But as long as people buy, why would they have to reduce their profits? But in the case of Logitech... To be honest, I have always found their products to be well engineered but using cheap garbage components. Particularly on the low end... When I was young and had no money, I got a 15€ Logitech mouse. In 2 months the middle button broke, and in 6 the left one. I opened it to fix it and it had a different which at each button. The middle one was so cheap it had no branding, the right one was visibly junk with a chines branding and the left one looked better, but was the same no name Chinese junk. Imagine that! They chose a different switch for each button to maximize profits, spending money only on the left click they knew you would use, and put a bottom of the barrel junk in the middle knowing most people never press it. Absolutely disgusting. I never bought anything else Logitech, and never going to.
I picked up the G915 about the same time, so also into it about 18 months. I love it, best keyboard I've owned. Definately no perceivable latency for me.
For the dongle problem: I've pulled the charging cable to the back of my monitor. There I hooked it up with a little adhesive cablemanagement thing (kind of a small rubber button). This gives the advantage of easy access to the cable if needed and you can also have your dongle hanging right at the back of the monitor. With this setup I don't get any range problems at all.
I like long term evaluations of products. Not enough of them are done! A review on day one is always good, but to know how a product truly works after X amount of time is better. Great video Jay!
I love this keyboard. I use light speed on my PC for gaming and the bluetooth for work on my Mac. Press a button to switch between the two. Use the wireless mouse for both too. Hooked up a DP switch for my monitor, press a button for PC, press again for Mac. Eliminated the need to two desks, monitor, keyboard, mouse. Pretty slick.
Thank you! I've been looking for exactly this comment. I'll be using it mainly for my Windows Laptop but I also want to seamlessly switch between that and my MacBook
I have the exact same kb and mouse combo - been loving it for the last 9 months. Only small gripe is that secondary functions on the keys are not illuminated, so not that easy to find special characters in low light conditions. Other than that, it’s been great
I've had the TKL for a few months, and I just love the heck out of it. I have the linear keys, which I find incredibly luxurious--even sensuous--to type on. Comfortable too, because they're low-profile (and this is from someone coming from an ergonomic keyboard). I bought it for an open-box price of $140, which was a steal. Also, the volume wheel and media controls are great. Battery life and latency are not an issue in the slightest.
I bought the G915 in September 2020 and I love it. Mine’s the same as Jay’s as I need a number pad & I have the G keys set up as shortcuts & macros for when I’m on Zoom calls. I agree with there being no noticeable lag with the Lightspeed receiver; Bluetooth has been handy for connecting to my work laptop now I work from home but it’s definitely not as fast. Keys do get worn but as mentioned they mostly polish in reaction to skin oils and considering mine gets a solid 8-14 hours of use every day (with few exceptions), it’s not as bad as previous keyboards I’ve had. Battery life is good but in my experience not as much as Jay gets - probably a couple of weeks for me, but then mine may get used a lot more. Definitely would recommend & worth the money!
Im using G910 v2. The first one (v1) went bad because LED's partially failed (blue ones died on some keys) and it developed a double click issue on several keys. Also the arrow keys started to lose labels as they wore out (i dont use WASD). It's high time for Logitech to move from ABS caps to PBT caps. Atleast on keyboards that cost over 200. If not for all caps then atleast WASD, arrow keys, spacebar, enter, bacspace and a few others.
one of the few videos that made me buy this keyboard , i bought it 1 year ago and i NEVER regret my purches :) enjoyed it every single sec of using it , If anyone out there who is thinking about getting this or not believe me u cant go wrong with this tech
I just purchased this keyboard, and so far I absolutely love it! It's a huge step up for me from my Logitech K540 keyboard (wireless office keyboard). I love the RGB on the G915, and the fact you can have the RGB colors change with sound visualization. That RGB mode does drain more battery, but I still don't have to recharge more than every second week. For me, this keyboard makes it easier to not mistype when writing, and that's while I'm still getting used to typing on it. And for gaming it feels really good and responsive. I have the tactile variant, and like the fact that you got a little bit resistance in your key presses, meaning you need to press the keys properly down for it to register, which will lead to less mis-pressing of the keys. The keyboard feels very sturdy and solid, and I feel like it's gonna last me many hours of typing and gaming before it gets worn out. It's well worth it's price!
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I have the wired version of this keyboard (G815) and mine came bowed like yours out of the box. Thats a pretty standard thing for this particular keyboard. They're great keyboards and worth the price in my opinion. For what it's worth, I chose the wired version because I live in an apartment with a lot of different wifi/bluetooth signals and didn't want that interfering with the RF
Is the bow not due to ergonomics? Since it's using chiclet keycaps an ergonomic intentional bow would have both ends lower since we tend to rest our hands and use more pressure on those ends of a keyboard, while the middle are would kind of be higher for easier quick presses.
@@schwimm33 Doesn't lightspeed use the same 2.4Ghz band as any other wireless device? If so, then why wouldn't a lot of different devices using the same band cause possible interference?
I've had the wired version (with ten keys) and I absolutely love it so much, best typing experience I've had ain a keyboard, plenty large, plenty bright, and the slim profile is fantastic. Aesthetically? It's out of this world too and goes with so many things. I don't use the feature set much (if I'm honest, in terms of macros etc) butttttt everything has been working flawlessly
One thing I do on my 815 with the macro buttons which I never considered until recently was to use the macro buttons to run actual software or executables. I often switch between my headset and my speakers and if I'm in a game it's a bit painful to have to tab out of it or press windows key, go to the sound sources and then scroll through the entire list, so I made a quick batch file that switched my audio output between the headset and the speakers and I put it into the M3 macro set which I don't have on by default so I don't accidentally trigger it. It's a huge quality of life thing that the Logitech Software makes possible.
randomly surfing videos for this keyboard that my hands fell in love with at my local microcenter..... saw it was you and "YES, I need to know what "dad" has to say about this one"..... love your straight forward approach.
I have the wired version with the clicky keys and still love it. Literally the only complaint I have about it is that you can't reassign any key on it (just the macro keys) in the software like you can with Corsair keyboards. I haven't had any problems with it beyond that, and I'm sure the wireless version is just as fantastic.
Having had both that and Corsairs - what do you think of the keycap/keycap stems on the Logitech? Do they seem pretty durable? I love my corsair keyboards but their key cap stems seem to be made out of the most fragile crack-prone plastic that exists.
They feel reasonably durable, and without actually measuring, they look a little wider too, which should spread out the force of your keypresses across more plastic and add to durability. To be fair, I've also never had a keycap stem break on a Corsair board either. For me the deciding factor was how they keys felt to press. Corsair boards are fine (for me) in that regard, but I demoed a Logitech G815 before buying it and fell in love. Of course, that's also down to personal preference, different people will prefer the feel of different boards.
Would love to see a video where you order replacement keycaps for this and go through that process. I have heard people break the stems on the keycaps for the g915 because of the nontraditional design.
To be honest the keycaps build worries me a little bit, they look like they could snap easily. Didn't happen to me but I would love to have spare keycaps at my disposal just in case.
My 1yo has sent my 915's left arrow and delete caps flying across the room by tugging on my controller cable (ironic right) twice. Even with the violent removals they are 100% fine
7:25 - You should want it bowed. Mine came bowed. That preserves leveling on the left and right ends because it isn't fully resting on the table. That could lead to strange warping over time, which I have experienced with more basic keyboards like the Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID
I've been using my G915 for a little over 2 years. First impression: Excellent keyboard. Long term impression: Best keyboard I've ever used. Mode of use: Battery. Latency: No discernible lag at all, not even in first-person-shooters or racing sims. Range: Keyboard is 8 to 10 feet away from PC, with the keyboard's USB dongle plugged into a front USB port. So, keyboard-to-dongle is a clear path, no obstructions, no lights nearby except for daylight coming in window. No connection or dropout problems with this setup. Battery life: 4 to 6 weeks. G915 goes to sleep (lights off) after a few seconds of idle time (never measured exactly how long). Daily usage is several hours, typically 2 to 3 hours, sometimes longer. Two thirds of the time it's gaming; the rest of the time I'm typing. Keyboard lighting scheme is static, not changing or flashing. There are 4 backlight brightness levels, in addition to OFF. I use the 2nd lowest brightness setting which is clear enough for me even in daylight. It has a good on/off switch, but i just let it go to sleep. Key action: Excellent MX keys with light action makes for quick typing. Key travel is more than, say, a typical laptop, but not quite as deep as my old super-clicky PS-2 keyboard from last century. Volume control "roller" is a nice feature. Media keys are round and rubbery so of course they feel different. Durability: Never noticed the keyboard is bowed, but when it's laid flat I can now see it's ever so slightly bowed. You'd have to hit the keys really hard to make it flex, though, so not a big deal. Have probably logged 1,500 - 2,000 hours bashing the keys in shooter games, yet every key still feels and responds like new, no problem. Key caps are not showing any obvious wear and tear. Summary: Fast, very low latency, slightly-clicky, durable wireless keyboard. Great for gaming and office work. Good battery life considering it's a lighted keyboard. Good connectivity, with Bluetooth option included.
I've had a g915 TKL for a while and absolutely love it. Love typing on it. Love swapping back and forth between computers with it (hey Logitech, put that feature on more of your mice than just the Triathlon or whatever it's called). Wires is actually one of the things that keeps me from going all out on custom keyboards. I don't want a wire. Don't need them, don't care. Even good Bluetooth has almost zero latency. It's the connecting to multiple computers, with an easy way to switch back and forth that matters to me. Keychron seems to be the only other company that remotely caters to that idea. But their lighting customization suuuuuuuuucks.
TKL Bluetooth PCBs are quite easy to find nowadays, I myself am using one and it has no problems with FPS games whatsoever. Though if lighting is a big priority of yours then yeah, not all custom boards have that nailed down yet.
@@secrettsundere955 but the valuable part is having two different Bluetooth radios/channels, to hold onto multiple pairings at once, so that you don't have to unpair and pair, or even have a long connect/disconnect. With this keyboard, you literally tap the button and now you are typing on the phone / tablet / MacBook you have the Bluetooth connected to, while your main PC is on the dongle. It's a built in replacement for a KVM switch, but still wireless.
@@secrettsundere955 yeah, having multiple Bluetooth radios is key. Like Keychron’s have function keys to swap between 3 devices. As for the lighting, I kind of hate the way Keychron does it. I don’t want my keyboard to vomit rainbows every time I hit a key 🤣 I just want it to chill on one color and not be a giant hassle if I accidentally miss my backspace key. My other problem is trying to figure out what kind of switches I would want rofl. I want linear and quiet. Cherry Reds are my current flavor of choice. Gatearon Reds are alright.
I bought the TKL version and really like it, I switch it between my laptop for work and my tower for gaming; it feels amazing how seamless it is. I have not had trouble with range, but I do not like that all Logitech wireless things have their own dongle, but it’s not a dealbreaker
I've had mine for 2+ years with no issues. I love it. The battery has been great (took mine apart, just because I was curious, it's actually very small in size), range excellent (no dropouts), key caps solid, media keys are awesome (use them all the time), volume knob is solid. Overall solid product and worth the money.
I just recently got the G815 (the wired version of the G915) and love it. I'm really picky with mechanical keyboards because the higher profile keys just don't work well with my hands, and I found the louder keys, even the "silent" cherry switches to be annoyingly loud. These keys just have a really nice feel to them. Not a lot of wobble. Very responsive. Require a little force to push, but not too much. The depression curve on key pressdown is very even, which is another problem I saw with a lot of the larger mechanical keyboards I tried. Some people like more play in the key, I personally prefer the much more responsive, even curve on these. And on fast typing, once you get used to the keys the play on bottoming out is a tactile joy. I think my only complaint is that G Hub can be kind of a pain to configure, and the Num and Caps Lock button lights (above the F9-F12 keys) are bright enough to potentially provide light for an Eastern European city, and I have not found a way to change them in the software. I just turn Num lock off, and may just get some tape to cover them up, but it's an oversight which may annoy other people like it does me, so worth mentioning. But overall, fantastic gaming and typing keyboard.
I'm thinking about returning this big boy, solely because I've learned I want to never deal with G hub again. On board memory doesn't work for me, even after correctly assigning profiles. Would be great to hear a second opinion.
I personally love the keyboard, it’s the best I’ve had by far. There aren’t many changes I’d make but here are some.. 1. Keycap material upgrade 2. RGB being brighter 3. High quality plastic rather than metal body
Nearly 4 years later and Im still in love with my G915. Occasionally I get a double input on a lettter here and there, but I just pop off those keys, clean the switches and alls good til it gets really dirty again. My only complaint, is like Jay, the range of the dongle- but a stealthily placed extension cable works perfectly.
I bought this keyboard this year for black friday, I've had the same issue of huge drops, but on my G502 Logitech wireless mouse. After a lot of troubleshooting the issue was that both « dongles » (mouse & keyboard) were way too close from one another and that created interference. I simply plugged one of them on another USB port further down behind my tower and haven't had any problem since.
I have the TKL version and also have really enjoyed my experience with it! I've been using it for over a year and it hasn't let me down in any way. The only real downside for me is having to use the G-HUB software, but once I set a lighting profile I've never had to use it again.
got the tkl as well, my problems with g-hub is that ripple doesn't let me choose a single color and an issue that has been a thing for over a year where for laptops the application prevents it from going to sleep no matter what sleep settings i have.
Long term usage video, from trusted source. Now that is valuable video right here. There is g815 on a deal I wasn't sure whether to buy or not. Now I am sure to buy. Thanks j2c
I have the TKL version, en two weeks it turns 2 months already, and I love it. For my usage, battery lasts around a month. Of course, the brighter the lights the least the battery lasts, but usually in games I haven them on, and then, when I'm working they are set to 20% brightness and automatically turn off withing a minute of not being use. Pretty happy with it.
I've got this G915, and overall I love it as well. The battery life in mine isn't as good as yours apparently, I get maybe a two weeks. That could also because I have it set to a reactive light scheme (I like it on the audio visualizer mode). I've had mine for 6 months or so now and it works real well for me. I got the G502 Lightspeed mouse to go with it and they're a great set of peripherals for my gaming PC.
It's a perfect keyboard for me. I own the TKL version and still solid. The only downside is that the second function i.e. the dollar sign on the numeric part is not lit.
I've had the wired G815 for about 2 years now, and still absolutely love it! I've used mechanical keyboards for years before, but since using this, low profile is a must for me. Only downside i've found so far is the fact that you can't properly disassemble it for cleaning, and re-lubing was a bit more of a PITA than it could've been.
finally someone with an actually review instead of giving me the specs, how it works, how it looks and captain obvious info. this one is actually helpful
I had a G613 keyboard, it started having ghost presses so entering passwords and typing extra letters was getting rediculous after a few years of use. I can't believe I didn't know about this keyboard. I has everything I'm looking for from the low profile design, RGB lighting AND wireless. Pretty excited about this purchase, hope it doesn't have the same type of ware with the ghost presses like the G613 did.
They both have same stupid Romer-G switches, and they are both prone to double click issues. Just google "logitech g915 double click issue" and you will see a lot of people complaining. I guess, having a working one after 18 months without double click issue is just a luck. I have G613 and there is like 10-15 keys having double click issue, and nothing helps. G613 is going to the garbage, and I am not thinking ever of buying any keyboard with these switches.
I've gone through 3 G613 keyboards in the last 2 years. Watching this video for a new board recommendation. Not gonna buy the 915 if it keeps the same switches. I think I'll get the Strix Scope ii 98 wireless.
I've had two G815 (the wired version of this G915) - these things are bowed out of the box. Doesn't affect performance in any way, but still very strange for a new keyboard to have a visible arch in the middle. While I use a wired keyboard, I use a G903 mouse with Lightspeed wireless - no latency at all, and the battery life's very good.
Just dropped by to say I got the TKL version with help from your initial review. It's truly amazing. Compared to my bulky K70, this thing is a streamlined, futuristic, space saving godsend. Perfect piece of kit. I have random issues with Logitech's software (and always have) and that can get really annoying but it's only rarely. I'm about 10 months in and have charged it 4 times with heavy-ass gaming use (just dim the backlighting as much as you're willing). Oh and the linear switches are silent perfection. No more obnoxious rattling.
I also got the TKL version with the "brown" switches and I love it. I have no issues with range and I can take the keyboard across my office and it works fine (not that I do). If anyone is looking to get it I highly recommend it. The only downside is that the "secondary" symbols (the ones under the numbers) aren't transparent so the RGB doesn't come through.
I bought this keyboard in 2019 and can say it holds up wonderfully. Still love it. I can confirm everything Jay said. By now you can get the keyboard with three different types of caps which is good and I wished they had this when I bought it soon after it came out.
I love the keyboard. I can confirm that my key caps for a and d have completely worn out and is just a greyish white mess. Would love it if logitech put in a awsd key cap replacement in the box as we spent over $200 for the keyboard and the key caps are not meant to last for more then a 1 year of moderate to heavy usage :/
I bought the TKL version a few months ago. I'm very happy with it. Only thing that annoys me is the grey/white symbols on the keyboard. I think they should glow red like all other symbols because it can be very hard to see them when it's dark.
i could not imagine keyboard without numbers on right, to type fast calculate stuff with right hand is so comfy, those number below f1 f2 are annoying :D
I've been using the Logitech G703 Lightspeed for over a year now. I was a skeptic to wireless my whole life (for obvious reasons). This thing feels more precise than my Deathadder 2013 which was my gold-standard for mice. The battery life is bonkers too. I've charged it THREE times over the course of the year. THREEEEE!!! Logitech makes some great products these days.
I had this keyboard for 3 months. Build quality is top notch, sturdy, great RGB colors. It was an enjoy to type on, great battery life. Why I sold it, it was just too expensive, and the keycaps were not sturdy, almost like a cheap plastic non-double shot feel to it, I would go out of my way to say it was flimsy. But it does deserve credit, I'm sure it is robust and will hold up in the long run.
I have the 815 which is the wired version. It's been great for the most part, particularly for gaming. The one thing I don't like about it is that the secondary shift characters aren't backlit like the primary keys are. I work from home a lot and having to hunt for the ^ #@% keys is very annoying. Also, the Num Lock arbitrarily turns off which makes typing numbers frustrating as well.
It boggles my mind how they managed to mess that up in an otherwise virtually perfect keyboard. That's the one thing holding me back from grabbing one right now. How much would you say the pros make up for that con?
@@Squalla1 If your using it primarily for gaming, then it's a great choice. The keyboard is thin, but rock solid and the key presses are responsive and quick. You can program difference key setups for all the games you play using the GHub, plus 4 additional memory keys on the keyboard for quick switching between configurations. I like to use that for different characters within the same game. Of course it's got a ton of RGB if your into that. I wouldn't choose it, however, for a work keyboard, or something you would use regularly for straight typing letters and apps like excel unless you can touch type all of the shift+ keys. For me, I have to look to type some of them and since they are painted on (gray) and don't light up, it makes them difficult to see in low light situations.
@@DonMachado Thank you so much for the reply. I happened to come across one at a showroom nearby just a couple days after leaving that comment, and although the keys felt great, the G keys threw me off immediately as I'm used to feeling out the corners of the keyboard for hand placement. And even in the not-so-dark environment of the showroom, I also really missed the secondary characters being back-lit. I'm shopping for something that's suitable for both work and gaming, so these were deal breakers for me-not a bad thing considering the price tag. I'm now looking into the low profile Corsair K60 and K70, but they have their own shortcomings and are not whole lot cheaper.
Mine I got G915 TKL instead and so far I never regret my purchase and loving it. Well, if there is a suggestion that I really wish they will do for the v2.0 is to have USB-C port, G keys macros for TKL, RGB on 2nd character keys, and hopefully new switches with better swappable keycaps. Oh, maybe Logitech should do a numpad add-on for TKL version as well. I have been tempted by Everest Max keyboard, but that was more expensive, not wireless, and not low-profile. I wish Logitech will make a magnetic numpad for G915 TKL.
I have the same keyboard and same list of suggestions. I don’t understand why there’s no RGB on the second character keys. I also want the ability for all of the keys to be programmable like they are on the razer keyboards.
For my personal preferences this has been my favorite keyboard I have ever owned. I rarely ever have to charge this thing, like ever and sometimes I have obnoxious color profiles so idk what they did but whatever it is, they should do it to the g935 headset because that thing is a great headset but has terrible battery life. Again, love this keyboard and have never ever ever ever had an issue. I forget that it’s wireless.
USB 3.0 or higher causes issues for 2.4GHz dongles. Not really a distance problem. You'd need to create some separation between a 2.4Ghz dongle and 3.0 or higher USB ports. Simplest solution is to use a powered 2.0 USB hub (cheap one from Best Buy Essentials will do wonders, also good for USB Audio DACs). Some Logitech products include a short USB 2.0 cable to attach your dongle to as well.
I trusted his review on this, and it's honestly been absolutely fantastic. This is by far the best keyboard I've ever owned, and I was absolutely adamant after countless failed wireless keyboard/mouse attempts that the technology just sucked. Been using it for over a month now 8-10 hours a day, as I work from home on it+game, and it's an absolute dream, paired it with the g pro wireless, fantastic set up.
Same setup here for the last year I can agree more, I literally feel significantly more efficient and productive than i used to be. This keyboard and mouse were the first actually nice set of peripherals that I had worked with though, so it was a very large leap in quality and really is worth the money
I had a G512 that died after there was a house leak right above it. Was really annoyed as I didn’t have it long but did made some custom light profiles for my games. Saw the G915 with 43% off on Amazon so just ordered it. Was considering a Keychron but I like the setup I have on G-Hub. Being able to use it with my iPad is a bonus too. Can confirm that mine was curved out the box so I have to assume this is on purpose. Also got an included dongle adapter for the cable.
I've got the wired version and its an amazing keyboard. Good to hear that the wireless one keeps the quality with the removal of the cord. A bonus with the wired version, it has a USB pass through which works amazingly for running a USB dongle and a wireless mouse. Running the G602 and they pair great together for me.
@@mannyfresh7065 it's great for my wireless mouse because then the dondle is right there without an extra cord to manage, the split for the two USB plug ins doesn't happen until right near the end of the cable.
I've had mine for 6 months so far with the TKL version and I love it. Im a travel nurse so I move a lot so its perfect and compact for me. And yeah the battery life on this thing is insane.
Thanks for the long term review, I always appreciate actual usage experience from you. I have had mine for about two years (I got it as soon as it was available). It is the best keyboard I have ever used. I play FPS multiplayer on the light speed channel on my PC and use the second bluetooth with my MacBook. Same as wired on the light speed. I would buy it again in a second.
@@mohannadtamer7067mine broke like 4 months out of warranty (would only pair when wired) and Logitech told me tough luck. Really not impressed given how expensive the thing was
I don't game anymore, but I am a huge fan of Logitech, especially the G series. When I found out the G915 was wireless, I went and got it, and it DOES NOT disappoint me. As I mentioned, I don't game anymore, I use it for my work. After getting my G915, I went and got the G Pro mouse, G Pro X Shroud Edition Headphone and a G Power Mat. I'm still looking for new G series to add to my addition.
Wireless tech over the past 2-3 years has seen dramatically improved performance/ latency etc and are just a good as any wired connected device I.e. mouse and keyboard. Thanks Jay for this follow up. Loving all the content uploaded. Thanks for keeping the majority of us sane during these trying pc tech times. Keep doing your content 🥰👍🍻. Cheers 🍻
Wireless gaming peripherals from logitech has been really good in the last 10 years. There's been mechanical issues like volume wheels and rgb ect, but the lightspeed and the version before lightspeed is extremely good for gaming and general use. Never skipped a beat, and no measurable latency compared to wired mice.
it's been better than that for more than 2-3 years. people just didn't want to admit it hardly at all until recently, and as we can see, there are still hold outs who don't get it.
@@StopaskingformynameTH-cam exactly. back when Logi was labeling their optical mice on the gaming stuff as Darkfield technology, it polled just fine at 1000, just like the wired mice at the time. People just wanna act OG or something.
@@StopaskingformynameTH-cam their keyboard are fine but mice are so garbage (performance's fine but none that I've used to this day ever last a year without RMA,)
Honestly my biggest frustration with it has been the micro USB charging. Everything else I have uses USB - C (even my Logitech mouse) so it's always a pain to recharge it every few months
Same. Logitech is the only peripheral company that's still using USB-B on their cables and it baffles me. Even the G Pro Superlight still uses micro USB
I have a Magnetic hargin Thing on it s i just hold the cable near it and bam, I use Volta 2.0 but you can use any cheap chinese charging thing. The Cable is lying around cause i use it for everything else too.
Great video. I’ve had my G915 for nearly 18 months as well. I was wondering if you or anyone in the comment section know where I can get official Logtech key replacements; or even 3rd party replacement for my G915? I want to have a back up because honestly I intend to use this keyboard for another 3-5 years.
If you are looking for switches, I've seen a few pop up on ebay, but logitech for some reason does not sell them. I had my 'e' key wear out and was outside of warranty by about a month and they actually just sent me an entire new keyboard free of charge. If I have another key wear out, I suppose I now have backups since they didn't request the old keyboard back.
I got the G815 (wired version) over 2 years ago, and I still LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! Best keyboard I have ever owned. I just love the feel when typing on it.
I like the long term usage reports. They are extremely helpful especially for expensive items. When you don't have a lot of money to spare it's nice to know whether something is going to stand the test of time before you buy it. Keep these coming!
I double down on this comment. I don't think that there is a lot of content like this so it would be unique + interesting!
same here, i like watching long term review of certain tech. Especially if the item is the one im using currently since it brings a peace of mind after purchase 🤣
Anything with a battery not designed to be replaced is iffy. So ya long term reports are super valuable
I agree with this guy.
completely agree!
If it's not already been mentioned, an update to Logitech G Hub allows you to pair both the G915 keyboard and a compatible Lightspeed mouse (G Pro Wireless / Superlight) to the keyboard's receiver, meaning you now only need one dongle for both keyboard and mouse.
How?
@@theMasch1na In the main G HUB settings menu, use the "Device Pairing Tool" which is listed under the "Support" heading in the bottom middle of the window
604 not compatible with that?
Doesn't work on g915 and g903
They are doing great work and not enabling for most of mouses around.
@@dukapetar There's a dongle you can buy separately that allows you to connect up to 6 different devices on the one receiver, can't talk about whether it affects latency or not.
I've had this Keyboard since Dec 15, 2019 so almost 2 years. Absolutely zero issues, battery life is great, I haven't noticed any latency issues and I haven't experienced the dropout like you mentioned. I would recommend this keyboard to anyone that doesn't want wires. BB had all three version when they first came out in store and I was able to test them all and ended up with the clicky.
Same clicky preference here. The other 2 felt almost identical and were kinda just bland mush I guess(?)
Didn't think I would like clicky at first but it's soooo satisfying after using it for over a year now.
This is my first clicky has well and I’m highly satisfied. I had the Logitech G15 with the flip of screen for years and years before upgrading to this.
How did you figure out how to program the G and M keys?
@@ckmodele You'll need the GHub App from Logitech. Then Click on the assignment button on the Left +, then drag your commands to the G keys
The dropout issue (4:45) is due to RF interference coming from the USB 3.x ports on the back of the case (not a wireless range issue). The USB 3.x interface is known to cause interference in the 2.4GHz frequency band (which is what the dongle uses). You can mitigate this by distancing the dongle from the USB 3.x ports (via a USB extender, or move to an area with only USB 2.0).
I wonder if this is going to become more of an issue as motherboards come with no USB 2.0 ports.
This makes a lot of sense, i have a G305 (super cheap lightspeed mouse) but i connected the dongle to one of my front usb 2.0 ports in my old case, it was a micro itx i had connected to my master bedroom tv 10 feet away from the bed and i never had a drop or lag, i finished Doom 2016 like that with 0 issues, i now moved my build to a new case (Lian Li A3) and to a desk, the dongle is now in one of the rear usb 2.0 ports around 10 inches away from the mouse and i still have no drops at all, on the other hand i have a K400 plus i was using with the itx case and even though i didn't have drops the lag with that keyboard is crazy, good for media center, light typing and web browsing but definitely not good for gaming.
I've had the G815 (wired version) with linear switches for about 10 months now and I'm still loving it. I love the weight and sturdiness of the construction. This keyboard just feels like quality whenvyou pick it up.
Same. Love it. I went for the tactile switches and just brilliant.
shit my "w" and "a" key stopped working after just a few months, big sad
I really love long term reports. Often times only new items get reviewed and there is no way to know what the long term use would provide. Thank you for making this video.
I've got the wired G815 version of this keyboard for 10 months now and still loving mine. I've had 0 complaints about it since day 1 and still love using it to this day to game on. The num pad, volume wheel, and multimedia keys all work great for me since I'm someone who wanted all of them along with the USB passthrough. Given my want for the USB passthrough and not really caring about wireless, the wired version was the way to go for me since it was cheaper too at only $150 w/ tax when I got it.
The keycaps is the one thing too I do feel that will wear over time as expected since these are ABS keycaps and I did notice when looking back then too that there really didn't seem to be many options too as you noted given the non standard low profile keycap design these use with their switches. If it gets to that point, I'll probably try to order replacement caps too, but then again my last keyboard with the G710+ I lived with work keycaps till I replaced it with this after like 4-5 years of use.
Same here bud.
Mine I got G915 and yeah so far no regrets as well. I wish there will be more 3rd party keycaps though to at least combat this ABS keycaps that does get shine overtime, which is really just the 2 disappointing part of it. Other one is the 2nd characters don't have backlight, due to switch design.
Hopefully they fixed this all on 2nd gen. Hopefyll when that time comes, I'm ready for my replacement which it seems like this keyboard will last for years.
From a non-biased and absolutely unpaid perspective:
(Note: I have the TKL [10-KEYLESS] Version)
1. The battery weirdly really does last that long
2. Zero issues with latency
3. Can confirm the material quality is amazing
4. The keycaps have a really nice feeling
5. Get textured keycaps for WSAD
6. My keycaps aren't worn through at all either.
7. Bluetooth mode works great (not much latency at allll. Like hard to notice it)
8. Volume knob is NOT worn out (I use it a lot)
9. My keyboard is **NOT** Bowed in any way shape or form @Jay, I'm sorry yours is.
10. I can easily get 25 feet away from dongle, no problem with connectivity at all. This keyboard has NEVER "gone in and out"
Hope this has helped the community.
(Ohhh note 2: and I love tkl over 10 -Key version: why? I hated the g1->5 keys.. it got in the way every time I tried hitting shift, caps lock, tab, esc)
I bought a G915 for work in mid 2020 and am super happy with it. The shortcut keys were a big seller for me along with the wireless capability and tactile low profile keys. I am a GIS analyst and programmer so I use a lot of shortcuts for software and do a lot of typing when writing code. Even though it is expensive, if this keyboard ever fails I would definitely buy another one (assuming I get 3-4 years out of it at least)
I just bought one for work
Is the keycap wear off a big issue? I'm considering buying one but I'm worried that the keycaps are gonna wear off within the first 6 months and I'll have to buy replacements
@@magric2055 I have not had an issue with this and have had the keyboard for 2.5 years with lots of use.
Do you use a wrist rest and if so which one?
@@sy-ky_buddy4603 No. I stopped using a keyboard wrist rest once I started using the G915. I think my typing posture has improved because of that.
I bought the 915 partly as a result of your review around 12 months ago and I love it. I also have a G502 and, you're right, it sucks that they can't share a dongle...
Exact same setup as me, it's good my motherboard has lots of USB ports!
Same as me as well.
I am far more pleased with my g915 than my 502, but the g pro does not have the scroll wheel unlock that i have come to love from the mx 2s i use on my laptop (although i have to say i like the implementation on that one better, there the scroll wheel button is the unlock and the button behind is the centre click.)
Does urs cut off randomly for like a half sec ? From time to time
I have the same setup. I went with the G502 at my partner's recommendation without looking too much into the others, but a lot of friends have the G903 or PRO mice. I never tried either of those. Can you or anyone else reading this thread who chose the G502 over both of those tell me why you made that decision? I'm still within my return window and experiencing some FOMO.
@@CryptoAshkn If you're talking about the mouse, i had that happen with my g502. I realized it was because i had a router near my mouse and pc so it was interrupting the signal. I didnt even move it too far, it's like a foot away and now everything works pretty much perfectly
I bought my G915 shortly after your first review and haven't had any issues with it. I absolutely love this keyboard so much that when my work wanted to bring people back into the office i decided to buy another one! The bowing you mentioned is like that from the factory, as both of mine have it to the same degree. 10/10 would buy again
My G915 also has the same bowing. I thought maybe I bent it when it was in a backpack, but looks like a factory issue.
She's a 10 but she has mircro USB
i modded mine to usb c lol
@@YuushaX2000 How?
@@thegovernment7904 micro usb to usb-c dongle
I like it tight 😉
Its wireless who cares
I’ve had the white TKL one for about a year. The battery life is still amazing and it’s still my favorite to type on. My one gripe is I wish Logitech would update it to USB-C. I have kvm monitors and an iPad that I use every day it’s a stellar multi-system board.
I just recently successfully persuaded my friend to buy regular G915. I myself had been using it from day 1
Ya I love the TKL g915 tactile for the win best and cheapest version
I also have a 915 tkl it is perfect except for that damn micro-b port… it’s the only thing I have still on that connector, I mean it’s a fine connector it works perfect but having two types of cables kinda sucks
i never bought it because of the micro usb, too many of those plugs go bad
white tlk g915 either. best keyboard ever
I've had my G915 paired with a G502 wireless for about a year now and I honestly love it. At first I was unsure about the low profile keycaps and how it would perform wirelessly but it surpassed all expectations I had. I use it for several hours every day and the battery still lasts me a few weeks before needing a charge. Well worth the money.
I upgraded the same set up. I use my set up for home office and video games, I've only charged it twice, and I plug it in overnight and it's good to go for a while. The wireless is amazing. There no (noticable) lag. At all. It's incredible. I love it.
Really so long? I cant say exactly, but i think i need to recharge it quite a bit more often, i feel like at least once a week. I use custom lighting but that shouldnt matter since it would be lit up anyway. Use is about 8-10 hrs a day depending on work
@@samuelbalaz6713 The intensity of the backlight is definitely a limiting factor. I prefer the brightest backlight setting typically but I've run it with the lowest (but still on) and I definitely get a good bit more battery life in that mode. To qualify, I'm using the TKL version.
How are y'all getting battery life that is weeks long with this keyboard? I'm lucky to get 60hrs out of it and I don't even game with it.
I just got this keyboard. Going from a k95. I also have the G502, but my favorite mouse is the MX Master series. I just don't want the latency for when I get back into shooters.
I’d like to add my experience, I’ve had mine since April of 2020, and I play roughly 10ft away from the dongle and I only use light speed mode with 0 latency. So that’s probably something going on in your environment. No issues here as well the keyboard is absolutely amazing. Only thing I don’t like is the G hub software it’s real stubborn sometimes. Otherwise 10/10 I’m in love
GHub f'in stinks lol. It's gotten better, but I think it needs a remake from the ground up to fix some of the issues it has.
@@RichardTheTurd556 I have no problems with my superlight pro mouse.
agreed. My dongle is in the back of my rig and rig is on the floor not too far from how Jay's rig is from keyboard and I have zero latency that I can notice.
I have a similar setup to yours with my G915 TKL dongle in the back of my case, and 2 Hue light bars sat close by, and have zero issues with dropout. I think it's something in Jay's environment. And yes, GHub definitely has its moments, otherwise the keyboard itself is 10/10.
I recently bought one of these. So far, so good. Love the low-profile "clicky" keys - sooooo smooth for typing and a great, tactile feeling. Love the lighting and the whole thing feels sturdy and well made.
I dont have the clicky, on purpose, but typing on these keyboards is great.. much better than on my corsair keyboard.
I've got the 815 (the wired one) since well... about 18 months to. It's still perfect and it also has a USB port on the rear.
It still works amazingly well and the clicky switches are soooo good.
Minor annoyance is there is no light for the secondary keys functions. Those are printed on the keys. There are actually some replacement keycaps that can be "adapted" and have lights for secondary functions too... but i dont care to modify every key.
I just wish that echo press lightning effect, my favorite effect because is both functional and pretty, could be stored on device. When Windows is locked or G HUB is not running the effect does not work or even worse some lights get stuck on transition, specially locking with W + L.
I have a G815 as well, but with the tactile switches. Love it. I agree that lighting on the secondary key functions would have been just perfect. My old G910 (I think that was the one) had that.
I've had the TKL Tactile version of this keyboard for just over a year now, and the battery life is probably the best thing to me about it. I have a G703 Lightspeed as my mouse and I have to charge it about 5x more often than I do my keyboard, which is insane considering I charge my mouse about every 2-3 weeks! A note about your range issues, it may just be the environment you are in or the stuff around. I have my PC at about the same distance as the picture shown, but my tower is on the floor, so it may be a bit more distance and with the top of my desk blocking the receiver's line of sight. I've had no issues with dropout. Heck, I've even use my keyboard on my bed which is an additional 6 feet away from my tower and no connection issues. And no, I am not using a cable extender for my receiver.
we got the same keyboard and mouse :o
i went farther and took the g733 for the headset
@@cmarco3702 I used to have a wireless headset for my setup (Steelseries Arctis 7) but I switched to wired earbuds, because I wanted a minimalist setup and how short the battery life on wireless headsets seemed compared to my mouse and keyboard lol. How often do you charge your G733?
@@cmac907 every two or three day if i'm lucky but yeah the battery doesn't last long
I've had the tkl version for about a year and half , and I absolutely love this thing. No issues or problems other then the range like mentioned in the video
I myself have owned one of these since 2019 and it still performs absolutely amazingly. Not a single issue with it so far... Love the metal toplate and the keycaps seem to be holding up quite well on my board. Definetely agree with Jay here... Would happily bug again if I needed another keyboard for some reason!
🐛again🐛again🐛again🐛again🐛again🐛again🐛again🐛again🐛again🐛again🐛again
I’m so confused on which version mate, clicky or tactile!
@@simflightpro Which did you end up getting? i think im leaning towards clicky as it doesnt seem to loud.
i have the g910 keyboard and the g935 headset and both have issues with the volumn wheel. do you have any issues with yours?
@@simflightprowhich one do you like more, loud or silent keys. I have a mechanical keyboard with really loud clicky keys. Used to like the sound, but after years it got VERY annoying. But it's totally personal preference
i have the tkl version of this thing andd it holds up great i love it its thin and heavy really premium feeling
I've had this one too for a few months now and I absolutely love it! One thing is the rubbery multimedia buttons on the top are not so satisfying to push. But it's outweighed greatly with all else that this keyboard offers! I love the low profile mechanical clikity-clacks :)
i like the rubber buttons. i just smash them everytime aggressively. like the feel
A suggestion since you guys asked last video. Maybe more review videos! I really enjoy your takes on all sorts of electronics and car stuff. I'm also an audio nerd so anything to do with audio setups would be cool to watch and helpful. F the complainers you helped me get into PC's when I built my first rig in 2017 and will always be a fan. Keep it up JTC team!
I second the audio stuff! I'm a complete noob when it comes to DACs and AMPs and what goes together and what to look for and so on, so I'd like some videos about that topic.
Please post it on that video as well. He specifically said that one was intended to have one place to collect those tips.
Definitely, especially on some water poking parts like blocks and what not!
Except that everything he reviews sells out immediately, and price skyrockets 🚀, but he does make great review content.
@@nagranoth_ done!
I just bought this and I am in love. I love the sound and how it feels while typing. And the fact that it is wireless, with a numpad, was something I was looking for a long time in a mechanical keyboard.
Got the tkl about 6 months back and I honestly love it. Great for switching between rigs and comfy to use.
Can confirm. TKL keyboard is sick.
I have the problem of the caps lock LED not working, except when I connect it via cable… any ideas?
Same! Love mine so much I picked up a second tkl for the living room. Range is great but there is not a lot between where the hub is with the dongle and where I sit in my recliner.
I used to use it, then I switched over to building customs. I honestly just look at it now as a scam .
Have for a few month now and Iam super happy.
One of my better purchases in 2021.
Love mine. The ability to switch back and forth between the laptop and desktop without moving any plugs, and the freedom to have the keyboard anywhere I want on the desk without wires is fantastic. Another vote for USB-C though... boggles the mind why Logi has dragged their feet on that for so long.
I've been using the G915 for about 6 months and I love it. I do not have the same range issues that he is speaking to and I couldn't possibly point out any latency in any games. The hot switch option between lightspeed and bluetooth is awesome for WFH. It's expensive, but it has been perfect for my needs as a gamer and for home office.
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Have mine since 2019 and its still brilliant. It seems to be quite resistant to spilling. I am using it daily for software development and gaming and it just works.
Same! about 6mo ago, my bf spilled a full glass of water on it and it still works like nothing happened. Also customer support is good. I asked them if i could get a replacement charging cable and they just sent me a whole new keyboard so now i got 2 XD.
The range problem might be related to the fact your tower is entirely unshielded on the side and is facing the keyboard. Not sure if it's still a thing but motherboards were once considered an RFI hazard because they broadcast RF noise like crazy. Could be a factor.
Mine didn't have a problem! Using Lian Li XL
Metal fences/shields for the win. circa 1990s
Anyone with a single-coil guitar will tell you that any PC is a gigantic beacon of RFI.
But even in the most intense RFI situations a wireless keyboard/mouse shouldn't have that much trouble with it, unless you have like a microwave oven with the door open and safeties removed pumping out hundreds of watts of EM radiation. The couple of milliwatts that come from a PC shouldn't interfere at all, no matter the shielding.
I do remember with an old logitech wireless mouse the range was horrible unless I pointed the mouse at a wall and bounced the wireless signal off of it. As in, you really needed line-of-sight with the dongle (which jay doesn't appear to have in the setup-shot), or have a bright wall where the RF can bounce off (which jay also doesn't have).
@@bami2 Oh so that's why I have so much noise with my guitar when I use the single coil setting. I use it not just near my computer but actually connected to my speakers on my desk with a small heaphone amp/effect. Guitar is only a hobby for me, I'm not good at it, but still like it and play random stuff on it.
Frequency hopping tech like the logitech lightspeed, corsair slipstream etc kills range/connectivity unless you have direct line of sight.
I have the wired version of this keyboard and I have to say I love it. It is used every day for gaming and typing. I have been using it since early 2020 as well, I do enjoy the extra USB that it brings forward from the back of the PC Tower . Picked it up after watching your review Jay. Also purchased the Lightspeed Mouse (G903)
Hey everyone if you’re concerned about the range I can confirm that Logitech now includes a micro usb cable with an adapter for the light speed dongle. So you can relocate it like Jay did without having to buy additional usb hubs. I purchased mine two days ago on Amazon because of this review and just got it today.
I have owned mine for about 2 years and 4 months. It has been great. However, my first real issue with mine happened about a week ago. My W key would cut out while being held down. Not an issue for typing but definitely not ideal for gaming. The keyboard is out of warranty so support could only provide troubleshooting, which didn't help. I finally saw a thread about the solder on the switch being loose. I opened mine up and sure enough, a slight separation in the solder was present on the W key. I simply touched it with a solder iron to melt/reattach the solder and it works perfectly again. Great keyboard, solid repairability, and I would recommend to anyone with the money to spend!
same with my D key
Thanks for the good content Jay. My tenkeyless model of the G915 is about 1 year old and I use it many hours a day. I do not have the bowing or range issues. I've used many mechanical keyboards and the G915 is the only one I don't regret purchasing. It may sound silly, but the volume wheel is one of my favorite features. I'm considering purchasing a full-sized G915 to replace a $2 dell keyboard I use at work.
I've been using the TKL version as a software engineer for over a year too, and my only complaint is that it feels mushy compared to my previous keyboard, a Razer Black Widow. It feels much closer to a membrane keyboard to my touch. But it's still a solid keyboard and I agree 100% about the lack of latency!
Which version do you have? I've been wanting TKL and I often only hear people having the tactile but I was wanting a linear.
@@Kiobao I have the GL Tactile keys, but to me they feel less tactile than other mechanical keyboards. Maybe it's because of the shorter throw distance.
@@narviz hmm that's interesting, thanks. Been hard to find many people who use linear and their opinions on them however I really wanted this board in white, so trying to tell myself that getting tactile white will be the play and give up on the linear dream haha
I should have held out for the TKL version!
Been on a 915 TKL for about a year now and it's easily my favorite keyboard ever. If they ever came out with a version with gateron low profile switches and usb c i would be heavily inclined to upgrade.
what type of switches do u have?
I wanted to love this keyboard as much as you do, since I really liked the design and typing on it. I bought the G915 with tactile Switches and a German layout some time ago. The key caps started wearing down within two months, not becoming shiny/polished like you showed, rather the paint coming off on some keys (for example on the edge of the A key and the face of the S key). One of the clips on the left arrow key broke shortly after.
I returned it and thought I'd maybe just gotten a bad sample and ordered a G815 as a replacement (since I didn't end up needing the wireless functionality). I've had this one for the better part of a year now and it's showing the same signs of wear already as well. The letter on the S key is just one big spot at this point, with the paint coming off. The A and shift keys also show signs of wear. I'm not a hardcore gamer, I effectively use it some eight or so hours a day for work, uni and gaming. I'd say I'm rather careful with it, I don't move it around a lot etc., I don't use it with greasy fingers from eating or whatever. So I don't see why a 200€ keyboard should show these signs of wear after less than a year.
Replacement keycaps are only available from random no-name brands that noone's ever heard of and I don't really trust to do a better job on quality.
So, take that for what it's worth, but I've definitely had my fair share of issues with this board. If I didn't like typing on it as much as I do I'd have probably gotten a new keyboard by now.
Oh, and another note: I personally absolutely hate the G Hub app. It's a pain to use, it's a pain to configure on-board profiles, half of the features are useless or don't work very well. It's just a plain mess in my opinion. Again, might just be my experience, but I configured it once (meaning setting a fixed color on the on-board, which took way longer than it should have) and uninstalled the app.
Your experience makes me wonder if the production standards for the version you got is different/changed from mine. Had mine for over a year with heavy usage and it looks and functions just as well as the day I got it.
Heavy usage here, lots of shining... But, not paint coming off... Not yet
you should try order a replacement cap, I did and they were surprisingly pretty good quality
@@MRProduction800 I got a feeling that they just made single double shot ABS version for US English layout and modified them as need for other languages which also often based on US layout, since the EU is much smaller than that they probably just use the US cap and laser the rest of character on it, that's why it worn out a lot faster. A double shot ABS characters can't just worn out like that
@@e21big My experience with Logitech's products would not support that theory because I'm in the US and got a g29 and the build quality would be bad for a $50 product never mind the $150-230 it cost me, and from what I have heard is that they used to have extremely good build quality but the quality is not anywhere close to what i have heard about their older production runs compared to their newer production runs. and that ignoring ghub being a piece of garbage because driver support is practically non-existent
I just want to share this; I got the G613 wireless mech keyboard without lights. Perfect for offices and such if you don't want something that is flashy. Over the 5 years I've owned it I've only changed batteries once. That's 2 double AA batteries. It also have 6 G/macro buttons.
Wholeheartedly agree Jay, I bought mine based on your review and haven't had any regrets. Great for both gaming and workstation use (those modes are more useful for DCC hotkeys than gaming IMO)
My 815 came "bowed" from factory. I think it is either designed that way to improve stiffness, or it is a problem with the aluminum upper body having a different heat expansion than the plastic underside. It is in no way a problem for me whatever is the answer. If anything I find the slight bow comfortable when writing on it.
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My G915 was "bowed" from the beginning as well. First I was rather anxious of having been sold a sent-back-item. But by now I think it is by design.
Just bought 815 today and it's bowed. I also checked my old G510s and it's bowed but to another way :D Either Logitech has trouble on drawing straight lines or the form serves a purpose, I have a wild quess it's been the latter one ;)
@@pats5943 and I can’t wait to get home to see if my 3 month old g915 is bowed. Mine is a tkl model, though, if that makes a difference.
@@piercewiederecht5135 Well it is a good bit shorter. So, I would not be surprised if the bow was not as pronounced.
@@pats5943 yeah that’s what I was thinking and added at the end that it was a tkl. Now that I got home and checked, the bow is there but as you mentioned, much less exaggerated.
I've had mine for almost a year now and it's been perfect for me! I do both gaming and schoolwork so the low-profile meachanical swiches really come in handy. Using the multimedia keys for music control and the lightspeed technology is amazing. The battery life is also incredible just as he stated in the video, charge it once a month with 2-4 hours daily use! The only downside I've found so far is the keycaps. Not only do they slowly start to polish and wear out, but they can often feel very plasicy and cheap. The switches themsevles are great, but I truly wish the keycaps were either DoubleShot PBT or had better stabalization as they do rattle around when shaking the keyboard! Other than that, Iv'e enjoyed this keyboard in every way. The metal housing is very solid, the buttons and volume knob are very usful, this keyboard is a real beasttt
The rattle is due to the design of low profile choc switches - you cant have a stiff keycap stem unlike regular MX-style keycaps because the switch is designed to only accept 2 thin stem legs. Without the give, it becomes really easy to crack the keycap legs.
Also low-profile switches don't really help with gaming, contrary to what manufacturers market them as. It's honestly just a matter of personal preference and you can always adjust to regular MX style switches after a period of prolonged usage.
YES you explained it perfectly, my G915's keycaps are currently suffering as well from wear out. They're turning shinier, instead of having that fresh out of the box matte look. Nothing to do about that, but I still love it.
@@hanabelle2431 I just got the TLK version but yeah see that shiny keycaps are gonna get on my nerves that’s why I’m tempted to return it
I have the g915 keyboard myself. I solved the rattling issue by taping the pegs of the keys to create a millimeter or two to fill the gap that causes the rattle. Completely removes it now and works wonderfully. May take a while but I myself figured that I am going to be using this practically every day for the next 2-3 years maybe more so might as well get it done now to save a few years' worth of annoyances.
I have a G915, and I used it for a similar amount of time. However, a few months ago, a friend convinced me to buy the Keychron K8 Pro as a secondary keyboard, and it feels so much better, that it became the primary one. The price is similar, and the Keychron only has bluetooth wireless, no custom radio, but it feels so much better to type on it, and the parts are standard. I'm using both with brown/tactile switches.
I bought the G915 as a keyboard noob wanting to try mechanical keyboards. I feel like the K8 Pro is something a keyboard nerd would DIY build, except it's prebuilt. I'm not affiliated with either company, I just want someone who's looking to buy a keyboard to not overlook more niche options.
I use the TKL version of the G915 and love it! My favorite feature is the ability switch between WiFi and Bluetooth mode which enables me to work off a PC and Mac with the same keyboard! This is a hugeeee help with work requiring me to be on a Mac but my personal computer is a PC. I's been about 1.5 years with it and I absolutely love it!
Same boat with PC and Mac, gaming and work lol, just got mine like a week ago so glad to see it's holding up for people because the price stung a little :)
@Brian Herren I have the same problem. you can press FN+F1 several times and it will eventually switch the color to correct one. 🙂
4:39 Use an extension cable with your dongle because of case interference. All it takes is a short extension to get the dongle away from the case.
Wireless range increases dramatically when you do that.
Great review of a keyboard that I have been considering recently. Perfect timing; thanks!
I fully expected to need the extension cable for my G305, as my case has thick steel panels and is on the right of my desk.
Ended up just using the dongle in a rear USB port on my motherboard and I couldn't tell any difference in latency between the G305 and my old wired G502.
Tried a few click response tests (granted, these are affected by my 60Hz panel and my reaction time) and the score was equal if not better.
I wonder if the problem on Jay's setup is not the wireless noise in the room but the thick panel covering the rear I/O. That extra panel on the InWin 925 is *thicc*
@@phenomanII I am tuned into this because my Logitech headset came with the extension. Without it, the wireless range was less than three feet. With the extension, it's more like 25-30 feet range.
@@billb5732 I guess your setup also has a lot of panels in the way without the extension (though you didn't say which port you had the dongle in previously).
As I said, I expected to need it, so using one (or a hub nearby like Jay) should be the default setup. The G305 also came with one.
I own both the regular and TKL versions of this keyboard. They're excellent, but the lack of durable PBT keycaps is a real bummer. If Logitech offered a set akin to Steelseries and HyperX, they would make a killing.
There are some random offers of PBT keycaps, but I haven't tested any of them. There are also adapters for cherry stems, also didn't tested them so I can't speak how's the experience.
That would be nice. But PBT keycaps Don't really save you from the shiny look, they just delay it. I have a Razer huntsman TE, and my space bar already has a shiny spot from 4 months of use. I use it a lot though. I work and play on it.
Man, they don't make them like they used to. I've been using a Logitech G15 v1 since 2004 as my daily driver and there is barely any visible wear on any of the keycaps. There is some discoloration under the space bar where the bottom of my palm rests and the backlight has gotten very dim (it wasn't that bright to begin with) but otherwise... works like a champ.
I do not see why they can not just ship their very expensive keyboards with double shot PBT caps. They single shot coated caps are just terrible, i purchased a GPRO TKL and within 8 days the A and Space keys had worn enough that i could see the light though them. Surely a massive company like Logitech who have the purchasing power to buy BILLIONS of caps at a time could afford the extra penny per keycap and just ship keyboards with a superior keycap, i mean whats £1.25 extra production cost on the cost of a £100 keyboard? If a cheap Chinese mechanical keyboard from amazon that cost £25 can ship with double shot ABS keycaps and still be profitable, surely with the cost of Logitechs gaming keyboards they wouldn't even notice the hit to the profit.
@@cXnJohn They can. But as long as people buy, why would they have to reduce their profits?
But in the case of Logitech... To be honest, I have always found their products to be well engineered but using cheap garbage components. Particularly on the low end... When I was young and had no money, I got a 15€ Logitech mouse. In 2 months the middle button broke, and in 6 the left one. I opened it to fix it and it had a different which at each button. The middle one was so cheap it had no branding, the right one was visibly junk with a chines branding and the left one looked better, but was the same no name Chinese junk. Imagine that! They chose a different switch for each button to maximize profits, spending money only on the left click they knew you would use, and put a bottom of the barrel junk in the middle knowing most people never press it. Absolutely disgusting. I never bought anything else Logitech, and never going to.
I picked up the G915 about the same time, so also into it about 18 months. I love it, best keyboard I've owned. Definately no perceivable latency for me.
For the dongle problem: I've pulled the charging cable to the back of my monitor. There I hooked it up with a little adhesive cablemanagement thing (kind of a small rubber button).
This gives the advantage of easy access to the cable if needed and you can also have your dongle hanging right at the back of the monitor.
With this setup I don't get any range problems at all.
The logitech products I've used have a cable with them for that reason.
This. I do the same thing on my new setup and have had no issues at all.
I like long term evaluations of products. Not enough of them are done! A review on day one is always good, but to know how a product truly works after X amount of time is better. Great video Jay!
Picked up the G815 full size on prime day for $130 it's been the best keyboard I have ever used. Love the low profile switches
Best part about the G815 is the USB passthrough for my G703 Lightspeed dongle.
I love this keyboard. I use light speed on my PC for gaming and the bluetooth for work on my Mac. Press a button to switch between the two. Use the wireless mouse for both too. Hooked up a DP switch for my monitor, press a button for PC, press again for Mac. Eliminated the need to two desks, monitor, keyboard, mouse. Pretty slick.
Thank you! I've been looking for exactly this comment. I'll be using it mainly for my Windows Laptop but I also want to seamlessly switch between that and my MacBook
I have the exact same kb and mouse combo - been loving it for the last 9 months. Only small gripe is that secondary functions on the keys are not illuminated, so not that easy to find special characters in low light conditions. Other than that, it’s been great
I've had the TKL for a few months, and I just love the heck out of it. I have the linear keys, which I find incredibly luxurious--even sensuous--to type on. Comfortable too, because they're low-profile (and this is from someone coming from an ergonomic keyboard). I bought it for an open-box price of $140, which was a steal. Also, the volume wheel and media controls are great. Battery life and latency are not an issue in the slightest.
Nice, I have the Tactile and have the same experience, its been very nice to me
I bought the G915 in September 2020 and I love it. Mine’s the same as Jay’s as I need a number pad & I have the G keys set up as shortcuts & macros for when I’m on Zoom calls. I agree with there being no noticeable lag with the Lightspeed receiver; Bluetooth has been handy for connecting to my work laptop now I work from home but it’s definitely not as fast.
Keys do get worn but as mentioned they mostly polish in reaction to skin oils and considering mine gets a solid 8-14 hours of use every day (with few exceptions), it’s not as bad as previous keyboards I’ve had. Battery life is good but in my experience not as much as Jay gets - probably a couple of weeks for me, but then mine may get used a lot more.
Definitely would recommend & worth the money!
Im using G910 v2. The first one (v1) went bad because LED's partially failed (blue ones died on some keys) and it developed a double click issue on several keys. Also the arrow keys started to lose labels as they wore out (i dont use WASD). It's high time for Logitech to move from ABS caps to PBT caps. Atleast on keyboards that cost over 200. If not for all caps then atleast WASD, arrow keys, spacebar, enter, bacspace and a few others.
one of the few videos that made me buy this keyboard , i bought it 1 year ago and i NEVER regret my purches :) enjoyed it every single sec of using it , If anyone out there who is thinking about getting this or not believe me u cant go wrong with this tech
I just purchased this keyboard, and so far I absolutely love it! It's a huge step up for me from my Logitech K540 keyboard (wireless office keyboard). I love the RGB on the G915, and the fact you can have the RGB colors change with sound visualization. That RGB mode does drain more battery, but I still don't have to recharge more than every second week. For me, this keyboard makes it easier to not mistype when writing, and that's while I'm still getting used to typing on it. And for gaming it feels really good and responsive. I have the tactile variant, and like the fact that you got a little bit resistance in your key presses, meaning you need to press the keys properly down for it to register, which will lead to less mis-pressing of the keys. The keyboard feels very sturdy and solid, and I feel like it's gonna last me many hours of typing and gaming before it gets worn out. It's well worth it's price!
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I have the wired version of this keyboard (G815) and mine came bowed like yours out of the box. Thats a pretty standard thing for this particular keyboard. They're great keyboards and worth the price in my opinion. For what it's worth, I chose the wired version because I live in an apartment with a lot of different wifi/bluetooth signals and didn't want that interfering with the RF
I also have the g815. Love it 👌
Is the bow not due to ergonomics? Since it's using chiclet keycaps an ergonomic intentional bow would have both ends lower since we tend to rest our hands and use more pressure on those ends of a keyboard, while the middle are would kind of be higher for easier quick presses.
Bluetooth devices actually don’t interfere with lightspeed
I love it, but the A key double types or doesn't type at all sometimes
@@schwimm33 Doesn't lightspeed use the same 2.4Ghz band as any other wireless device? If so, then why wouldn't a lot of different devices using the same band cause possible interference?
I've had the wired version (with ten keys) and I absolutely love it so much, best typing experience I've had ain a keyboard, plenty large, plenty bright, and the slim profile is fantastic. Aesthetically? It's out of this world too and goes with so many things.
I don't use the feature set much (if I'm honest, in terms of macros etc) butttttt everything has been working flawlessly
I have both the G915 and the G915 TKL and I love them, however I hav the nordic version so sometimes the RGB bugs out on some keys
One thing I do on my 815 with the macro buttons which I never considered until recently was to use the macro buttons to run actual software or executables. I often switch between my headset and my speakers and if I'm in a game it's a bit painful to have to tab out of it or press windows key, go to the sound sources and then scroll through the entire list, so I made a quick batch file that switched my audio output between the headset and the speakers and I put it into the M3 macro set which I don't have on by default so I don't accidentally trigger it. It's a huge quality of life thing that the Logitech Software makes possible.
randomly surfing videos for this keyboard that my hands fell in love with at my local microcenter..... saw it was you and "YES, I need to know what "dad" has to say about this one"..... love your straight forward approach.
I have the wired version with the clicky keys and still love it. Literally the only complaint I have about it is that you can't reassign any key on it (just the macro keys) in the software like you can with Corsair keyboards. I haven't had any problems with it beyond that, and I'm sure the wireless version is just as fantastic.
Having had both that and Corsairs - what do you think of the keycap/keycap stems on the Logitech? Do they seem pretty durable? I love my corsair keyboards but their key cap stems seem to be made out of the most fragile crack-prone plastic that exists.
the clicky keys are Kailh White low profile switches.
They feel reasonably durable, and without actually measuring, they look a little wider too, which should spread out the force of your keypresses across more plastic and add to durability. To be fair, I've also never had a keycap stem break on a Corsair board either. For me the deciding factor was how they keys felt to press. Corsair boards are fine (for me) in that regard, but I demoed a Logitech G815 before buying it and fell in love. Of course, that's also down to personal preference, different people will prefer the feel of different boards.
Would love to see a video where you order replacement keycaps for this and go through that process. I have heard people break the stems on the keycaps for the g915 because of the nontraditional design.
That's a great idea, I second this!
To be honest the keycaps build worries me a little bit, they look like they could snap easily. Didn't happen to me but I would love to have spare keycaps at my disposal just in case.
@@GiltleyRage it flew off a few times by mine, but nothing happened sofar
My 1yo has sent my 915's left arrow and delete caps flying across the room by tugging on my controller cable (ironic right) twice. Even with the violent removals they are 100% fine
Thank you for doing this, i got it 3 months ago and I love it I just wish it was easy to get replacement keys or even custom.
7:25 - You should want it bowed. Mine came bowed. That preserves leveling on the left and right ends because it isn't fully resting on the table. That could lead to strange warping over time, which I have experienced with more basic keyboards like the Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID
I've been using my G915 for a little over 2 years.
First impression: Excellent keyboard.
Long term impression: Best keyboard I've ever used.
Mode of use: Battery.
Latency: No discernible lag at all, not even in first-person-shooters or racing sims.
Range: Keyboard is 8 to 10 feet away from PC, with the keyboard's USB dongle plugged into a front USB port. So, keyboard-to-dongle is a clear path, no obstructions, no lights nearby except for daylight coming in window. No connection or dropout problems with this setup.
Battery life: 4 to 6 weeks. G915 goes to sleep (lights off) after a few seconds of idle time (never measured exactly how long). Daily usage is several hours, typically 2 to 3 hours, sometimes longer. Two thirds of the time it's gaming; the rest of the time I'm typing. Keyboard lighting scheme is static, not changing or flashing. There are 4 backlight brightness levels, in addition to OFF. I use the 2nd lowest brightness setting which is clear enough for me even in daylight. It has a good on/off switch, but i just let it go to sleep.
Key action: Excellent MX keys with light action makes for quick typing. Key travel is more than, say, a typical laptop, but not quite as deep as my old super-clicky PS-2 keyboard from last century. Volume control "roller" is a nice feature. Media keys are round and rubbery so of course they feel different.
Durability: Never noticed the keyboard is bowed, but when it's laid flat I can now see it's ever so slightly bowed. You'd have to hit the keys really hard to make it flex, though, so not a big deal. Have probably logged 1,500 - 2,000 hours bashing the keys in shooter games, yet every key still feels and responds like new, no problem. Key caps are not showing any obvious wear and tear.
Summary: Fast, very low latency, slightly-clicky, durable wireless keyboard. Great for gaming and office work. Good battery life considering it's a lighted keyboard. Good connectivity, with Bluetooth option included.
I've had a g915 TKL for a while and absolutely love it. Love typing on it. Love swapping back and forth between computers with it (hey Logitech, put that feature on more of your mice than just the Triathlon or whatever it's called). Wires is actually one of the things that keeps me from going all out on custom keyboards. I don't want a wire. Don't need them, don't care. Even good Bluetooth has almost zero latency. It's the connecting to multiple computers, with an easy way to switch back and forth that matters to me. Keychron seems to be the only other company that remotely caters to that idea. But their lighting customization suuuuuuuuucks.
love that Bluetooth connectivity option
Logitech, please puut that function on your G Pro Superlight PLEASE, I will buy one instantly if you do
TKL Bluetooth PCBs are quite easy to find nowadays, I myself am using one and it has no problems with FPS games whatsoever. Though if lighting is a big priority of yours then yeah, not all custom boards have that nailed down yet.
@@secrettsundere955 but the valuable part is having two different Bluetooth radios/channels, to hold onto multiple pairings at once, so that you don't have to unpair and pair, or even have a long connect/disconnect.
With this keyboard, you literally tap the button and now you are typing on the phone / tablet / MacBook you have the Bluetooth connected to, while your main PC is on the dongle. It's a built in replacement for a KVM switch, but still wireless.
@@secrettsundere955 yeah, having multiple Bluetooth radios is key. Like Keychron’s have function keys to swap between 3 devices. As for the lighting, I kind of hate the way Keychron does it. I don’t want my keyboard to vomit rainbows every time I hit a key 🤣 I just want it to chill on one color and not be a giant hassle if I accidentally miss my backspace key. My other problem is trying to figure out what kind of switches I would want rofl. I want linear and quiet. Cherry Reds are my current flavor of choice. Gatearon Reds are alright.
I bought the TKL version and really like it, I switch it between my laptop for work and my tower for gaming; it feels amazing how seamless it is.
I have not had trouble with range, but I do not like that all Logitech wireless things have their own dongle, but it’s not a dealbreaker
TKL is the best keyboard ever
I've had mine for 2+ years with no issues. I love it.
The battery has been great (took mine apart, just because I was curious, it's actually very small in size), range excellent (no dropouts), key caps solid, media keys are awesome (use them all the time), volume knob is solid.
Overall solid product and worth the money.
This was perfect timing, I’m on the verge of ordering this.
the White TKL has better keycaps and the RGB looks better (I had a black 815 prior) - highly recommend the white 915 tkl.
Go clicky imo. Tactile felt slightly mushy for gaming. Granted I didn't try the clicky :)
me too. have been for ages.
@Ladioz that is all dependent on setup and if u get full or TKL
same
I just recently got the G815 (the wired version of the G915) and love it. I'm really picky with mechanical keyboards because the higher profile keys just don't work well with my hands, and I found the louder keys, even the "silent" cherry switches to be annoyingly loud.
These keys just have a really nice feel to them. Not a lot of wobble. Very responsive. Require a little force to push, but not too much. The depression curve on key pressdown is very even, which is another problem I saw with a lot of the larger mechanical keyboards I tried. Some people like more play in the key, I personally prefer the much more responsive, even curve on these. And on fast typing, once you get used to the keys the play on bottoming out is a tactile joy.
I think my only complaint is that G Hub can be kind of a pain to configure, and the Num and Caps Lock button lights (above the F9-F12 keys) are bright enough to potentially provide light for an Eastern European city, and I have not found a way to change them in the software. I just turn Num lock off, and may just get some tape to cover them up, but it's an oversight which may annoy other people like it does me, so worth mentioning.
But overall, fantastic gaming and typing keyboard.
I'm thinking about returning this big boy, solely because I've learned I want to never deal with G hub again. On board memory doesn't work for me, even after correctly assigning profiles. Would be great to hear a second opinion.
I personally love the keyboard, it’s the best I’ve had by far. There aren’t many changes I’d make but here are some..
1. Keycap material upgrade
2. RGB being brighter
3. High quality plastic rather than metal body
I personally think that the rub is really bright, but also you are aware that you can change the brightness by pressing the sun shapes button right
Nearly 4 years later and Im still in love with my G915. Occasionally I get a double input on a lettter here and there, but I just pop off those keys, clean the switches and alls good til it gets really dirty again. My only complaint, is like Jay, the range of the dongle- but a stealthily placed extension cable works perfectly.
I bought this keyboard this year for black friday, I've had the same issue of huge drops, but on my G502 Logitech wireless mouse. After a lot of troubleshooting the issue was that both « dongles » (mouse & keyboard) were way too close from one another and that created interference. I simply plugged one of them on another USB port further down behind my tower and haven't had any problem since.
I have the TKL version and also have really enjoyed my experience with it! I've been using it for over a year and it hasn't let me down in any way. The only real downside for me is having to use the G-HUB software, but once I set a lighting profile I've never had to use it again.
got the tkl as well, my problems with g-hub is that ripple doesn't let me choose a single color and an issue that has been a thing for over a year where for laptops the application prevents it from going to sleep no matter what sleep settings i have.
Long term usage video, from trusted source. Now that is valuable video right here. There is g815 on a deal I wasn't sure whether to buy or not. Now I am sure to buy. Thanks j2c
I have the TKL version, en two weeks it turns 2 months already, and I love it. For my usage, battery lasts around a month.
Of course, the brighter the lights the least the battery lasts, but usually in games I haven them on, and then, when I'm working they are set to 20% brightness and automatically turn off withing a minute of not being use. Pretty happy with it.
I've got this G915, and overall I love it as well. The battery life in mine isn't as good as yours apparently, I get maybe a two weeks. That could also because I have it set to a reactive light scheme (I like it on the audio visualizer mode). I've had mine for 6 months or so now and it works real well for me. I got the G502 Lightspeed mouse to go with it and they're a great set of peripherals for my gaming PC.
It's a perfect keyboard for me. I own the TKL version and still solid. The only downside is that the second function i.e. the dollar sign on the numeric part is not lit.
I've had the wired G815 for about 2 years now, and still absolutely love it! I've used mechanical keyboards for years before, but since using this, low profile is a must for me.
Only downside i've found so far is the fact that you can't properly disassemble it for cleaning, and re-lubing was a bit more of a PITA than it could've been.
finally someone with an actually review instead of giving me the specs, how it works, how it looks and captain obvious info.
this one is actually helpful
I had a G613 keyboard, it started having ghost presses so entering passwords and typing extra letters was getting rediculous after a few years of use. I can't believe I didn't know about this keyboard. I has everything I'm looking for from the low profile design, RGB lighting AND wireless. Pretty excited about this purchase, hope it doesn't have the same type of ware with the ghost presses like the G613 did.
They both have same stupid Romer-G switches, and they are both prone to double click issues. Just google "logitech g915 double click issue" and you will see a lot of people complaining. I guess, having a working one after 18 months without double click issue is just a luck. I have G613 and there is like 10-15 keys having double click issue, and nothing helps. G613 is going to the garbage, and I am not thinking ever of buying any keyboard with these switches.
I've gone through 3 G613 keyboards in the last 2 years. Watching this video for a new board recommendation. Not gonna buy the 915 if it keeps the same switches.
I think I'll get the Strix Scope ii 98 wireless.
I've had two G815 (the wired version of this G915) - these things are bowed out of the box. Doesn't affect performance in any way, but still very strange for a new keyboard to have a visible arch in the middle.
While I use a wired keyboard, I use a G903 mouse with Lightspeed wireless - no latency at all, and the battery life's very good.
Just dropped by to say I got the TKL version with help from your initial review. It's truly amazing. Compared to my bulky K70, this thing is a streamlined, futuristic, space saving godsend. Perfect piece of kit. I have random issues with Logitech's software (and always have) and that can get really annoying but it's only rarely. I'm about 10 months in and have charged it 4 times with heavy-ass gaming use (just dim the backlighting as much as you're willing). Oh and the linear switches are silent perfection. No more obnoxious rattling.
I also got the TKL version with the "brown" switches and I love it. I have no issues with range and I can take the keyboard across my office and it works fine (not that I do). If anyone is looking to get it I highly recommend it. The only downside is that the "secondary" symbols (the ones under the numbers) aren't transparent so the RGB doesn't come through.
I bought this keyboard in 2019 and can say it holds up wonderfully. Still love it. I can confirm everything Jay said. By now you can get the keyboard with three different types of caps which is good and I wished they had this when I bought it soon after it came out.
I love the keyboard. I can confirm that my key caps for a and d have completely worn out and is just a greyish white mess. Would love it if logitech put in a awsd key cap replacement in the box as we spent over $200 for the keyboard and the key caps are not meant to last for more then a 1 year of moderate to heavy usage :/
can you show picture of your keys wasd?
I bought the TKL version a few months ago. I'm very happy with it. Only thing that annoys me is the grey/white symbols on the keyboard. I think they should glow red like all other symbols because it can be very hard to see them when it's dark.
i could not imagine keyboard without numbers on right, to type fast calculate stuff with right hand is so comfy, those number below f1 f2 are annoying :D
take the flag off.
@@lucutes2936 what?
@@sadsausage2224 what part of the sentence is not clear to you?
@@lucutes2936 why?
I've been using the Logitech G703 Lightspeed for over a year now. I was a skeptic to wireless my whole life (for obvious reasons). This thing feels more precise than my Deathadder 2013 which was my gold-standard for mice. The battery life is bonkers too. I've charged it THREE times over the course of the year. THREEEEE!!! Logitech makes some great products these days.
I had this keyboard for 3 months. Build quality is top notch, sturdy, great RGB colors. It was an enjoy to type on, great battery life. Why I sold it, it was just too expensive, and the keycaps were not sturdy, almost like a cheap plastic non-double shot feel to it, I would go out of my way to say it was flimsy. But it does deserve credit, I'm sure it is robust and will hold up in the long run.
I have the 815 which is the wired version. It's been great for the most part, particularly for gaming. The one thing I don't like about it is that the secondary shift characters aren't backlit like the primary keys are. I work from home a lot and having to hunt for the ^ #@% keys is very annoying. Also, the Num Lock arbitrarily turns off which makes typing numbers frustrating as well.
It boggles my mind how they managed to mess that up in an otherwise virtually perfect keyboard. That's the one thing holding me back from grabbing one right now. How much would you say the pros make up for that con?
@@Squalla1 If your using it primarily for gaming, then it's a great choice. The keyboard is thin, but rock solid and the key presses are responsive and quick. You can program difference key setups for all the games you play using the GHub, plus 4 additional memory keys on the keyboard for quick switching between configurations. I like to use that for different characters within the same game. Of course it's got a ton of RGB if your into that. I wouldn't choose it, however, for a work keyboard, or something you would use regularly for straight typing letters and apps like excel unless you can touch type all of the shift+ keys. For me, I have to look to type some of them and since they are painted on (gray) and don't light up, it makes them difficult to see in low light situations.
@@DonMachado Thank you so much for the reply. I happened to come across one at a showroom nearby just a couple days after leaving that comment, and although the keys felt great, the G keys threw me off immediately as I'm used to feeling out the corners of the keyboard for hand placement. And even in the not-so-dark environment of the showroom, I also really missed the secondary characters being back-lit. I'm shopping for something that's suitable for both work and gaming, so these were deal breakers for me-not a bad thing considering the price tag.
I'm now looking into the low profile Corsair K60 and K70, but they have their own shortcomings and are not whole lot cheaper.
@@Squalla1 Yeah, they should have offset the G keys, I had to learn not to press G instead of the control key. :)
Mine I got G915 TKL instead and so far I never regret my purchase and loving it. Well, if there is a suggestion that I really wish they will do for the v2.0 is to have USB-C port, G keys macros for TKL, RGB on 2nd character keys, and hopefully new switches with better swappable keycaps. Oh, maybe Logitech should do a numpad add-on for TKL version as well.
I have been tempted by Everest Max keyboard, but that was more expensive, not wireless, and not low-profile. I wish Logitech will make a magnetic numpad for G915 TKL.
I have the same keyboard and same list of suggestions. I don’t understand why there’s no RGB on the second character keys. I also want the ability for all of the keys to be programmable like they are on the razer keyboards.
What one did you get? I was looking for the linear one but no one has them in stock.
For my personal preferences this has been my favorite keyboard I have ever owned. I rarely ever have to charge this thing, like ever and sometimes I have obnoxious color profiles so idk what they did but whatever it is, they should do it to the g935 headset because that thing is a great headset but has terrible battery life. Again, love this keyboard and have never ever ever ever had an issue. I forget that it’s wireless.
USB 3.0 or higher causes issues for 2.4GHz dongles. Not really a distance problem. You'd need to create some separation between a 2.4Ghz dongle and 3.0 or higher USB ports.
Simplest solution is to use a powered 2.0 USB hub (cheap one from Best Buy Essentials will do wonders, also good for USB Audio DACs).
Some Logitech products include a short USB 2.0 cable to attach your dongle to as well.
I trusted his review on this, and it's honestly been absolutely fantastic. This is by far the best keyboard I've ever owned, and I was absolutely adamant after countless failed wireless keyboard/mouse attempts that the technology just sucked. Been using it for over a month now 8-10 hours a day, as I work from home on it+game, and it's an absolute dream, paired it with the g pro wireless, fantastic set up.
Same setup here for the last year I can agree more, I literally feel significantly more efficient and productive than i used to be. This keyboard and mouse were the first actually nice set of peripherals that I had worked with though, so it was a very large leap in quality and really is worth the money
I had a G512 that died after there was a house leak right above it. Was really annoyed as I didn’t have it long but did made some custom light profiles for my games. Saw the G915 with 43% off on Amazon so just ordered it. Was considering a Keychron but I like the setup I have on G-Hub. Being able to use it with my iPad is a bonus too. Can confirm that mine was curved out the box so I have to assume this is on purpose. Also got an included dongle adapter for the cable.
Probably late but if you are still within the 2 year warranty email Logitech and they help with replacements. Very good customer service.
Just got one off marketplace. For a really good price because the lights weren't working on half of it. And they started work a month later.
I've got the wired version and its an amazing keyboard. Good to hear that the wireless one keeps the quality with the removal of the cord.
A bonus with the wired version, it has a USB pass through which works amazingly for running a USB dongle and a wireless mouse. Running the G602 and they pair great together for me.
I'm running the same setup for about a year now. Still very happy with it.
Wow I might get the wired then! Love the pass through idea! My monitor has that too and it’s nice to be able to gain USB ports
@@mannyfresh7065 it's great for my wireless mouse because then the dondle is right there without an extra cord to manage, the split for the two USB plug ins doesn't happen until right near the end of the cable.
I've had mine for 6 months so far with the TKL version and I love it. Im a travel nurse so I move a lot so its perfect and compact for me. And yeah the battery life on this thing is insane.
which type of switches do you use ?
@@raphzyyyy whatever comes on the amazon one
Thanks for the long term review, I always appreciate actual usage experience from you. I have had mine for about two years (I got it as soon as it was available). It is the best keyboard I have ever used. I play FPS multiplayer on the light speed channel on my PC and use the second bluetooth with my MacBook. Same as wired on the light speed. I would buy it again in a second.
do you still have it? im looking to get the TKL version and i want to know if this is still a good keyboard?
@@mohannadtamer7067 yes, still awesome
@@mohannadtamer7067mine broke like 4 months out of warranty (would only pair when wired) and Logitech told me tough luck. Really not impressed given how expensive the thing was
Same here. I'd just go for the newly released upgrade. G915 X. Finally has a receiver dock in the back....
@@mohannadtamer7067
Did you end up getting it? There's a newer model version of this too.
Highly recommend the G915 if you can afford it
I don't game anymore, but I am a huge fan of Logitech, especially the G series. When I found out the G915 was wireless, I went and got it, and it DOES NOT disappoint me. As I mentioned, I don't game anymore, I use it for my work. After getting my G915, I went and got the G Pro mouse, G Pro X Shroud Edition Headphone and a G Power Mat. I'm still looking for new G series to add to my addition.
This type of brand loyalty for corporations that do not care about you, your life, or your planet is illogical.
Wireless tech over the past 2-3 years has seen dramatically improved performance/ latency etc and are just a good as any wired connected device I.e. mouse and keyboard. Thanks Jay for this follow up. Loving all the content uploaded. Thanks for keeping the majority of us sane during these trying pc tech times. Keep doing your content 🥰👍🍻. Cheers 🍻
Wireless gaming peripherals from logitech has been really good in the last 10 years.
There's been mechanical issues like volume wheels and rgb ect, but the lightspeed and the version before lightspeed is extremely good for gaming and general use.
Never skipped a beat, and no measurable latency compared to wired mice.
it's been better than that for more than 2-3 years. people just didn't want to admit it hardly at all until recently, and as we can see, there are still hold outs who don't get it.
@@StopaskingformynameTH-cam exactly. back when Logi was labeling their optical mice on the gaming stuff as Darkfield technology, it polled just fine at 1000, just like the wired mice at the time. People just wanna act OG or something.
Jay needs to be told about Logitech Unifying Software
@@StopaskingformynameTH-cam their keyboard are fine but mice are so garbage (performance's fine but none that I've used to this day ever last a year without RMA,)
Honestly my biggest frustration with it has been the micro USB charging. Everything else I have uses USB - C (even my Logitech mouse) so it's always a pain to recharge it every few months
Same. Logitech is the only peripheral company that's still using USB-B on their cables and it baffles me. Even the G Pro Superlight still uses micro USB
I have a Magnetic hargin Thing on it s i just hold the cable near it and bam, I use Volta 2.0 but you can use any cheap chinese charging thing. The Cable is lying around cause i use it for everything else too.
Great video. I’ve had my G915 for nearly 18 months as well. I was wondering if you or anyone in the comment section know where I can get official Logtech key replacements; or even 3rd party replacement for my G915? I want to have a back up because honestly I intend to use this keyboard for another 3-5 years.
just look up logitech g915 keycaps or something
Chat logitech support. Best customer service I've seen.
Used my G15 for almost 20 years now for hours per day, all keys still work and no issues. So a new one should last 5 years easy in my book.
There's always someone selling them on Aliexpress.
If you are looking for switches, I've seen a few pop up on ebay, but logitech for some reason does not sell them. I had my 'e' key wear out and was outside of warranty by about a month and they actually just sent me an entire new keyboard free of charge. If I have another key wear out, I suppose I now have backups since they didn't request the old keyboard back.
I got the G815 (wired version) over 2 years ago, and I still LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! Best keyboard I have ever owned. I just love the feel when typing on it.