Logitech G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL Review - Goodbye G915!

[@Feemy]

The media buttons/roller on the G915 is so useful though! I still love it and don't see a reason to upgrade. But glad to see Logitech using better materials

[@mrbrightside3771]

This is the only reason I stay on g915. I need the volume nob

[@rumahpita5157]

i wish they put volume wheel/rocker

[@varunaX]

they removed that and the media keys, yet sell the keyboard for more. doesnt make sense

[@PCCrazyDario]

@@varunaX How do they sell it for more?? G915 TKL initial price WAS €220... This right from the start is €149. You have multimedia keys in combination with FN button. I actually compare and mention all of this in the video.

[@PCCrazyDario]

Yeah, I understand. I was thrilled G915 TKL had it and then I never used. :D But I understand for others who actually do...

[@rumahpita5157]

@@PCCrazyDario it is more like convenient thing to have dedicated button even cheaper price keyboard have those (i myself prefer wheel/knob for volume control) because i'm using G610 and regret it. i'm still gonna buy this keyboard because now days i prefer low profile one, for me G915 and G815 is stupidly overprice in my country.

[@williamtopping]

Oh God no. Absolutely not. I HATE all those useless media keys. Really awful. I never use the volume rocker anyway. So this is better for me.

[@paulakokic2355]

Are symbols (letters, etc) visible without the lighting (during day)? On 915 TKL Black they are barely visible :/ Did that improve by any chance?

[@PCCrazyDario]

Nope, not visible that much... Just looking at it and from my angle, no visibility of the symbols.

[@jaimealonso5392]

Which one do you prefer to use now? the G515 or the new G915 X with the new PBT ones? The price is a lot of difference.... and i didnt like it the original G915 because of the plastic sound...

[@PCCrazyDario]

@@jaimealonso5392 G515 honestly. Better sound without a doubt. Loving the new G915 X TKL, but this one has better sound and it looks way more minimalistic which I prefer.

[@Bonekk1992]

is this keyboard completely flat or a little higher on the top like 1 degree? how is to compared to deathstalker v2? i wanted to buy deathstalker but ppl say its too sensitive and too ez for missclicks, what about this 1?

[@s-code-b]

Both are game-ready, but DSV2 might have faster actuations (shorter actuation point & optical switches). DSV2 also has smoother keys, comparing its linear vs. the tactile version of the G515, which is scratchier. The G515, however, is appreciably more practical in productivity, typing, coding chores; a significant aspect where the G515 is definitely preferable. Although the DSV2 may be a great at gaming, those quick actuation points do get in the way in productivity (typing related) chores. As for angle, with feet (risers) tucked in, the G515 sits lower, the DSV2 is slightly taller & also has slightly more angle. With feet extended to intermediate level, the same is true. Fair to assume the same holds true at full extension. The only obvious aspect that the G515 can improve on is the scratchiness of its keys; even so, some won't even notice that they are relatively less fluid. But, again, for all practical usage apart from gaming, slightly scratchy is far more preferable to frequent unintentional key registers (mishits).

[@Bonekk1992]

@@s-code-b Thanks for the answer, im still confused, i think i have to order both and return 1 xD

[@mikeh.9954]

How does this compare to the Keychron line-up? At work I've had the original Wave forever (used one at work since 2012 - model K350). At home I've tried a few of the Keychron keyboards -- and I just can't get used to the Keychron style (yes, I'm odd). There is just something too harsh about typing on the larger/deeper keys.

[@LenarImamutdinov]

okay, just bought one. the thing that not a single review has mentioned so far: the default tactile switches (are there any others?) are so stiff it's almost painful to push them down

[@hakanakman3226]

Sadly thats why i am returning the g515. I could try both switch Types, but sadly neither the Red one nor brown ones are satisfying. Not worth the money

[@LenarImamutdinov]

yeah, I've returned mine either

[@BarneyTheDinosaur99]

Is there any full size keyboard version for G515?

[@PCCrazyDario]

So far I haven’t heard anything. To be honest, I didn’t know this was coming until they released a video on their socials.

[@Gitimus01]

After 4 months, the only thing I hate is the double/triple press on several keys. Its either sensitive or its a legitimate fault. I can't tell. Spent more time hitting backspace to remove spaces, doubling my workflow.

[@TrevorDennis100]

Could I use this as a second keyboard (with a Corsair K95) just for macros and shortcuts? I have had G610 and G910 keyboards, both of which died. The K95 has been going long enough to wear the black off the E and A keys, but I would like more custom keys for Adobe apps. So does the G515 have the full functionality with G-Hub as I am used to with older Logitech gaming keyboards? BTW I am envisioning it on a shelf above and behind my main keyboard that I can slide under my centre monitor. Would this work for me? I think I am going to try it.

[@teneich-m3r]

Is the top panel made of aluminum?

[@PCCrazyDario]

Nope, plastic. Around is AL.

[@faidzal23]

how long is the battery life without rgb as shown in the ghub? I'm sorry if missed it in your video.

[@TheRealiMouze]

36 hours only.

[@kranhat]

@@TheRealiMouze RGB OFF???

[@PCCrazyDario]

@@kranhat It says 36 hours, but I think that is WITH RGB on. Because G915 X TKL is 42hours. So I would presume, 50% brightness is around 80hours and without (if we compare it to G915 X TKL is around 700-800hours. But this is a wild guess…

[@nukunuku97]

Is it possible to switch color profiles without using ghub software?

[@BlueMaserati]

Where number pad ? 😭

[@PCCrazyDario]

It’s a TKL, there is no numpad…

[@cloudmike]

Does it have multiple channels for different devices?

[@OutlawNix]

Got the Logitech G515 TKL Keyboard in white but the version without lightspeed. First time owning and using mechanical keyboard with low profile keys and must say I quite like it.

[@sokantnevesti603]

I got the g515 tkl lightspeed without lightspeed dongle yesterday 😑 first low profile keyboard after 12+ years. And I think it's just not for me,fo unconfortable,also I have to spread fingers further. I don't like it at all.

[@OutlawNix]

Been using mechanical keyboard's when they became popular. Used them from all the big name brands and couple made in china. Over the years I owned full size keyboards all the way down to 60% keyboards. However my favorite is the TKL style as I don't miss the numpad.

[@Maz-m-z]

Any plans to release 96% version of this keyboard ?

[@sixtheninth]

Besides the problematic drop of volume rocker, I wonder how much of that customizations including RGB profiles can be stored into onboard memory and then forget about G-hub existence. I wish both Razer and Logitech dropped the act and offer full on QMK/VIA compatibility, but that's a different story.

[@zabranjeniples3207]

Asus Rog Falchio RX Low Profile or this keyboard ?

[@TheEightDomain]

I'd go ROG, i've had enough of Logitech keyboards.

[@IbraCadabra0009]

I tried both, definitely Falchion low profile. G515 is better than G915 but nowhere near Falchion. Only problem is that, there is no Falchion low profile in black color.

[@CharlieToof]

sound test?

[@egozocker14]

does it have usb-c?

[@PCCrazyDario]

Yes it does

[@Wuozlinga]

Can’t you just remap the f9-12 keys to be media keys primarily? Personally i only ever use f4 and f5 anyway, the rest I pretty much never touch

[@s-code-b]

Additional observation: this keyboard is quieter in person than it seems on the video review. Although it does not sound atrocious in the review, the sound of the keys in person is noticeably more muted. It may be differences in desks or the reviewer may simply have a pro studio mic setup.

[@wilmerromero930]

Bro can i ask you one thing about the keyboard?

[@PCCrazyDario]

@@s-code-b It is quieter, but I don’t know why the mic picked it up as it did. Don’t have a clue why this happened honestly. But you are correct and thank you for your feedback.

[@TomFichtnerLeipzig]

@@PCCrazyDario It usually helps to decouple the mic from the desk, and use a high-pass filter to eliminate some of the bass frequencies, which come from the micro-vibrations of the desk (i.e. they wouldn't travel through the air to the user's ear, unless the ear is directly on the desk).

[@PCCrazyDario]

@@TomFichtnerLeipzig Mic is on a separated stand, not attached to the table where I was typing, Rode NT-5. As I said, something happened in the editing process. It's not a huge difference from the actual sound, but still there is some.

[@TomFichtnerLeipzig]

@@PCCrazyDario I see, cool. Yeah, it's tough to accurately convey keyboard typing sound. I work in the industry, we've struggled with it as well a few times.

[@TinkiVinkis]

Never found linear version, also no reviews on linear version, ordered tactile its to loud for me

[@Darth_Modred]

you better get nuphy air75 v2 or air96 v2, much better keyboard while being cheaper

[@TinkiVinkis]

@@Darth_Modred do you compare them with g515 ?

[@billmurray7676]

Have you tried scraping the "€" symbol on the 5 key to remove it? it looks extremely ugly and added on top as an afterthough.

[@PCCrazyDario]

@@billmurray7676 That is what I got because they stamp it additionally, from some third party stampers… 😬

[@ИльяШум]

Would you recommend g915 or g515 for Fortnite ? Thank you

[@PCCrazyDario]

Never played that game, so I wouldn't know. Sorry.

[@MarbsMusic]

Excited for this... tried multiple low profile board to get my son to switch off his G915 TKL that hasn't had any legends and looks terrible since a few months after we go it. Great review!

[@PCCrazyDario]

Nahhh man, I was searching for something to change my G915 TKL and this just hits the spot. Thank you very much!

[@MarbsMusic]

@@PCCrazyDario Exactly, I think this one will finally do the trick, ordered one this afternoon!

[@PCCrazyDario]

@@MarbsMusic I hope you/he likes it, because personally after G915 TKL, this is a really good keyboard. 😉 Wouldn’t be switching if it wasn’t. 😁

[@DEN8Y]

why would you want your son to change his keyboard? if he likes the keyboard that's his preference lol. G915 is a fantastic keyboard.

[@MarbsMusic]

@@DEN8Y because it was falling apart. Some keys were broken, most characters worn off years ago, half the rgb had gone out. We got them on release years ago and I used one as well for over year and it was bad by that point. We definitely causing inefficiency especially when coding. We just going to order a new one when this came out which he likes even better. He didn’t care for the Nuphy, Lofree or Keychron low profile but happy with this and after 10 days of heavy use no shine in the caps, I think we made it a couple of days on our G915s.

[@LowkeyKubas]

Can i use it wired without turning it on everytime i start my pc?

[@s-code-b]

It is usable while wire-connected, with neither usb-dongle nor bluetooth connected.

[@refragged]

Great review, thanks. This board might be the one for me. I have a few customs, including a Wooting 60HE, but I find myself prioritizing wireless more than anything else. I used a Fnatic Streak80 LP for awhile and this board looks to have similar switches. HE/Rapid Trigger is truly cool but not worth giving up wireless IMO.

[@PCCrazyDario]

Man, it's like you are reading my mind. I had STREAK65 and would have switched, but... WIRE! Agree 100%. Thanks for the comment!

[@jartyro6149]

true everything look good but the only draw back is the lack of media key

[@reallycarson]

Dedicated media keys would have been nice but for $140 from Logitech I was expecting a lot less.

[@PCCrazyDario]

Would have been cool, but some don't even use them like myself comparing it to my G915 TKL where I never used them, except eventually mute. You can always use FN + some of the keys to access them. Yeah, I as surprised Logitech + $/€140, which is honestly great.

[@Laksilaks]

Nice! I'm still in love with my G715 tho 💕💕

[@robind8526]

Nice looking keyboard. But no rapid trigger and hot swappable switches.

[@Maz-m-z]

Also no LINEAR switches option in the UK ??????? NOOOOO!!!!

[@orezekoc]

Try swop 515's keys to 915/815

[@PCCrazyDario]

Not the same stem on the switches.

[@stinkysugar4949]

You forgot they are prelubed

[@denissorn]

anyone tried the version with linear switches?

[@miniDrew4]

It sounds a little better than the g915, but it doesn't compare to a proper custom keyboard. I wish Logitech would make a custom keyboard because I'm also a fan of G Hub.

[@PCCrazyDario]

It does sound better than G915 TKL and of course you can't compare to a custom keyboard. There is no doubt about it. I don't think they will ever go down that route because they are more, so to say, mainstream. But I mention all of this in the video I think. :D

[@s-code-b]

The Corsair K65 Plus Wireless (regular keys: not low profile) sounds & feels like a custom keyboard out of the box. It is also both Windows & Mac compatible. Corsair had been the most plastic-y of all the mainstream brands sold in local stores (e.g., Best Buy), but the K65 Plus Wireless has leapt over most (if not all) the brands/models found in such stores.

[@orezekoc]

try swop 515's keys with 915/815's.

[@PCCrazyDario]

You can't... Different stem...

[@israelbsr]

Didn't quite get the difference between this one and G915

[@astrocslopes863]

Usb-c

[@whaatnext]

How many of you noticed that layout of keyboard on the box is different than the layout of actual keyboard. Logitech what are you doing???

[@PCCrazyDario]

I think they have the same photo everywhere, just the layout is mention on the top right corner of the box.

[@Ari_G73]

I prefer the g pro x tkl keyboard that was recently released but this looks really good

[@PCCrazyDario]

Yeah, definitely a cool keyboard. I personally go for low-profile, but tastes can't be discussed of course. ;)

[@cheekster777]

You are the man! Thanks

[@PCCrazyDario]

Thanks man!

[@cheekster777]

@@PCCrazyDario 🤝

[@cheekster777]

You’ve moved up to 33.7K subscribers. Steady progress. 💪🏻

[@PCCrazyDario]

I guess slowly but surely going faster upwards… FINALLY! 😅

[@djadamandruszkiewicz8965]

no volume wheel... no, thanks... I have white g915 tkl with red switches and its great, I love how silent it is. The worst thing about this keyboard is no usb c and no key binding except for F1-F12

[@SomewhatFine]

No wheel.. No go!

[@PCCrazyDario]

@@SomewhatFine It’s better and cheaper even without the wheel…

[@perimiter]

i just wish they would take the g915 and replace the switches with these ones. that would be the perfect keyboard for me.

[@Hannah7Banana]

You could do that yourself just get this keyboard, take the switches out of both, and replace the switches with these ones :)

[@perimiter]

@Hannah7Banana They are not hot-swappable I would need to solder all of them.

[@Hannah7Banana]

@@perimiter oh mb... how are they not hot swappable 💀💀💀

[@hakanakman3226]

G915x incoming...same g915 with pbt keycaps

[@jed2055]

Better than my Asus Tuff keyboard. Keys are all transparent with black mask to create letters. All lit up but when light is off cannot see letters at all. Impossible! Also, black is wearing off after just one year and not I see white blob instead of letter. Terrible, terrible laptop keyboard and crappy laptop altogether. I am going back to an HP Omen.

[@shoxer1416]

This video feels like they sponsored the video.. but you can't say anything good about it Felt like a kid trying to lie

[@PCCrazyDario]

@@shoxer1416 Not even sponsored…

[@Nick-tm2sw]

It would be nice if there were any unbiased (not bought and paid for) reviews online for these keyboards. No mention of how terrible the software is just shows it is a paid review.

[@PCCrazyDario]

@@Nick-tm2sw This was unpaid review entirely, unbiased. 🤣 So actually, I am not getting anything out of it. If you watch closely and listen, you would understand that I am not comparing this keyboard to any of the Kemove, Keychron, Epomaker and others because this is a completely different segment of keyboards. Software is what it is. Simple. Some people don’t need or want some extra functions. I take this like Anroid vs Apple phone battle. People hate iPhone, yet loads of people use it. People lately have loads of negativity towards Logitech, yet people still buy it regardless of the reviews. So yeah, not paid. Go figure…

[@TooFurious4]

I really like this keyboard. Much better than Nuphy and Keychron. I'm just waiting for the wired version. I am not a fan of having batteries in my devices that WILL eventually bulge and could start a fire.

[@PCCrazyDario]

Not sure if wired version is in plans. As for the "bulge" and "start a fire", first time I heard someone is afraid of wireless peripherals doing that. I had wireless Logitech products since forever and not a single issue. Even on those that are just staying uncharged for a year.

[@s-code-b]

Additionally, wireless peripherals REALLY help declutter the desk or work area.

[@housesg5981]

i actually like the ABS keycaps more. It made my caps smoother to press on.

[@Darth_Modred]

ah, another overpriced logitech ad? i see, i see

[@Rapidity5]

This is basicaly the 915 without anything special... And bad

[@Bad888Max]

replacable switches

[@LuminairPrime]