My thoughts on the G915 Keyboard, 18 months later...
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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 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 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
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’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 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.
Thanks for your review Jay!!! Very happy writing this with my new G915 TKL white, and completely in love with it being a BT/wireless device. Not being attached to wires in the setup is a huge win for this keyboard.
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
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.
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 built my current PC about 6 months ago and your videos were very helpfull, I always watch all of your videos nowadays, continue doing such a good work!
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
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'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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thank you jay! the follow up peripheral reviews are so valuable to the consumer, especially when its been daily driven by the reviewer. thank you again, this is so useful to me in my current keyboard search.
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 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.
@@AshknFX 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 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 had mine for over a year, and have loved the GL Tactile (quiet) switches. They are quiet for zoom works calls if I'm talking and typing at the same time, and they are still very tactile like you expect from a mechanical switch. I haven't experienced any issue with the range on the dongle, but I have not plugged it into my motherboard directly - I have used the cable and laid the dongle on my desk. I do this so that I can unplug the dongle and charge the keyboard whenever it gets low. I also have used this keyboard with zero issue up to 6-8 feet away from the dongle with no dropouts when I'm using my sim racing rig.
i have the tkl version of this thing andd it holds up great i love it its thin and heavy really premium feeling
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!
Thanks Jay you and the crew ROCK!
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.
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 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)
I have both the G915 TLK and the normal version of it (both with linear keys).
I bought them both around when the TLK was released. They are still going strong in terms of batteri and durability 👌
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.
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 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 don't have the distance issues and my setup is very similar to what you've got there. Along with the nanoleaf, I've also got Philips hue lighting behind the monitors but doesn't seem to affect the distance. What I don't get is the same battery life that you do. Mine is not lasting multiple months, but mine does last about 3 weeks to 1 month, which I still find damn impressive. I love this keyboard. It has a tactile feel like none other. I hope to get lots more mileage out of it.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Your review was the reason I bought the G915 TKL, I have been in love with this keyboard. Have had no issues and am going to be switching all of my peripherals to Logitech from now on
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)
I had my 'e' key wear out last week and I was outside the 2 year warranty period, but they were cool and sent me a whole new keyboard anyways. Also I love that you can pair to 2 devices using lightspeed and bluetooth. I use lightspeed for my main computer and use bluetooth for my work laptop so I can swap between them really quickly.
Great review, I've had the TKL version of the keyboard for about a year and a half now. Every thing mentioned in this review is spot on, and representative of my experience. I recommend this keyboard to my mechanical keyboard friends.
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.
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?
really helped, thanks for the long term update!
Picked up this keyboard after seeing your vids (and ultralight mouse) about 2 months ago and I'm incredibly happy with the purchase - and at that price point it's not a low bar to clear.
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
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.
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 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.
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 have had this KB about as long. I still love it. I have it paired with a G903 mouse (with powerplay pad) and G933 headset. Great wireless setup. He is correct about the latency. This isn't old-school wireless. Not cheap though. Love these videos. I always end up on Jay's channel when I go looking to learn something new.
Good man. Mine is arriving Thursday, so this was a helpful video thanks.
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!
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.
thanks for this long term review! Just got my hands on g915 tkl and first impressions are same as yours long term ;) Glad to hear it holds up to the intial impressions!
This video was just what I needed, just order one myself. Thx man!
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 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 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 just got mine two days ago. I also have MX Keys. I didn't like it that much at first. However, once I set the lighting the way I wanted it and programmed the G Keys, I am really starting to like it. The lighting on the keyboard is outstanding. I still like the feel of the MX keys better but the lighting and options on the G915 are better.
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.
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.
Just wanted to come back a few months later and say thanks for this updated review. This was the reason I pulled the trigger on mine (I got the TKL and non-clicky) and it's been one of the best keyboards I've ever owned. Ever.
Tactile or linear?
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.
This was great to see!
From the second I saw this keyboard I fell in love with it and I wanted one really bad and you original review mixed with Linus' first impressions really sold me on pulling the trigger. Jay loved it and from what I remember Linus' only real complaint was that it was full size and not TKL.
So I went to Canada Computers and they did let me do a quick typing test to try out the switches before pulling the trigger as I am super picky on how my switched feel and on the pitch of the click (I am also a huge clicky fan) and to my delight these feel an sound just about perfect for me.
I don't get to do much typing these days so I get really excited when I get the chance to type something out like I'm doing now because I will take off my headphones and just enjoy the typing experience. The feel and the sound!!
I also have a wireless mouse and a wireless headset and I have not noticed any of the interference issues that Jay has dealt with so I can't speak on that.
Like Jay, I very much enjoy full size keyboards. But after about a year with my G915 I did get the G915 TKL for two reasons
1. I had a setup change and I just don't have the desk space for a full size right now
2. The TKL has a couple serious improvements that were my my only real complaints about the original.
It's now short enough to fit in my bag and be portable for if I want to game at a buddies house or type something out at a coffee shop.
The TKL has a built in slot for the wireless dongle so a second point in portability. (the original did not and that sucked)
Another nice addition is that it has on top of having less keys to be lit and drain battery, it also has a bigger battery than the original so the battery life is just ridiculous at this point.
It doesn't have macro keys any more which I honestly like the look of better but if you need macros you can change the f keys to be macros so I have more macros than on my original G915 but I just keep the only 2 f keys that I use as f keys (f4 and f5) but if you use more of the f keys you could just have less macros.
With the upgrades to the TKL the only actual complaint I have left is that it charges through usb micro b logitech has a bad habit of not embracing usb c and it sucks especially on expensive products like this.
with my mouse it's a non issues because I have the powerplay mouse mat under my desk pad so my mouse is always kept between 60 and 90% and I don't think about it. but with the keyboard it really does suck when I do charge it. I do not have my battery life nearly as long as Jay does
Mine gets charged every 2 or 3 weeks I did extend my sleep time to 10 mins which for sure is where my battery is going but 1 min was too short for me and it was annoying IMO.
If you install the Logitech Ghub that will allow you to change the colours on your Keyboard, alao the patterns. AND it allows you to set F keys to what you want.
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
Love my G915 Please get us a key cap review soon!!!
10months on and just watching this video. Incredibly helpful review video - thank you.
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
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
I love mine! Been using it for a few years too and I'm a huge fan.
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.
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. 🙂
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
Been looking for a new keyboard, but I'm too attached with my macro keys on G613. Then I saw this video and I am now so happy. Thanks for the review def gonna buy this one now.
loved the review. watched like tons of them but your video helped me decide to get the G815 wired one. one of the huge battles I have with wireless keyboard is the range. I have a messy setup at my place and I freaking hated the fact that I had to kinda point the dongle toward the keyboard (keeping a clear field) to avoid typing interruptions. Even though I have multiple devices (pc, Mac, iPad, etc), highly unlikely I'll be working on anything else than my PC. using a keyboard for iPad sounds like a cool idea but not really practical. Besides there's a latency with bluetooth which just bugs me out all the time. All in all, thanks for the great review - very detailed, very practical, the best one I've watched for a long time. Subscribed and Thanks!
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
Eight to nine year review of the G510s: I am still in love with this wired keyboard. Thankfully, I bought two of them way back when as they are now nearly impossible to find or amazingly overpriced for used or reconditioned. (I am not paying twice the price of what I paid new for a used one.) There are a lot of features that I don't use on this keyboard, but the G keys (there are 18 with three modes making them actually 48) are so very useful to me for gaming and graphics work that I would be lost without them.
I have a big problem with space bar on g510. When I press it on one of the ends it doesn't work every time. I see that on G915 spacebar has only one switch and wondering if this problem exists again. Anyway G510 is a very good keyboard, I have it for 7 years and it's still working fine (unfortunately it works on Logitech Gaming Software instead of G Hub).
I just bought the G910 (refurbished) on Amazon and just love it! Still learning the interface to learn how to program the LEDs though.
The Bluetooth/Lightspeed switch is something I've been looking for - since when I'm working I'm just like quickly typing on my home pc for a youtube video or something. So connecting via Lightspeed to my work laptop and then just switching easily sounds very appealing.
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 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
@@martinwebster7208 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
Bought the keyboard after your review. Still using it! Been wanting to switch just to try something new but love this so much lol
i've had this key board for a couple years and i love it
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.
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.
@@StopaskingformynameUA-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
@@StopaskingformynameUA-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,)
I have this keyboard (tactile, for about 2 years now) and am very happy with it.
I didnt have dropouts (over 1+ meter) but I do notice that the further it is away the faster the battery will go empty.
No shine on my keys.
I noticed Cyberpunk 2077 keycpas. Havent bought them, but they did look very good.
I bought my G915 TKL a couple weeks ago and Im loving it.
Is my first Mechanical tho, these videos helped me make the decision.
I was actually impressed by the wireless range. Got the dongle in my front usb port in the office area my pc is at and it still registers input when im seated on the couch in the living room about 8 to 10 meters away from the dongle, streaming pc to my smart tv using steamlink app. Also really enjoying this keyboard, i actually bought the tenkeyless, because i always hit the keyboard with my mouse while gaming.
No regrets spending this kind of money on a keyboard. By far the most expensive one I ever bought. X_X
I have the G815, which is the wired version. It was cheaper and you get an extra usb slot on the keyboard to use for the system which is nice. I don't take my keyboard anywhere so made sense not to go for wireless. But everything else is the same as the G915, and i absolutely love it to this day, the keys are nice, the programme to change settings and RGB is amazingly simple and easy to use and all the functionality buttons are not just what you need and feel great! I use it or streaming and game every day and sometimes work from home with it too and the key caps are showing slight degrading now like yours but that will happen with anything you use over time anyway so it just is what it is when using something so much. I've had mine since March this year for my birthday and I couldn't recommend a peripheral for a PC set up anymore, definitely my favourite part of the set up!
Great video as always Jay, and nice that you come back to do an update on how things are keeping up later down the line instead of just doing an initial review at the, as you said, honeymoon period of getting a new peripheral, keep up the great vids man
8 months and already showing wear? at that price point and with proprietary key caps doesn't sound like a good deal
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.
I love this wired keyboard had it the same time period as you. It was pretty expensive but it is sleek sexy, tactile, well built and has everything I need except for a second usb port
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 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.
just got mine today and cant wait to use it
Got mine 2 days ago. Still trying to figure out how to program the G keys.
I have a wireless mouse and headset from Logitech but haven’t come around to buying it since it’s a bit pricey for me. I use a standing desk addition on my normal desk and don’t want the cables to be crushed by the metal configuration of it.
Anyway, I think it was a nice review you gave here and thank you a lot.
Have a nice day
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.