Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL Low Profile Wireless Gaming Keyboard, LIGHTSYNC RGB, Thin Tenkeyless Design, PBT Keycaps, Tactile (Brown) Mechanical Switches - White

When I found out about this keyboard, I was immediately intrigued. The styling and layout are nice. I am coming from a Logitech MX Mechanical with the Clicky (blue) keys, which I really love. I have never liked tactile switches, and I do not like linear at all. I had to special order my MX because none of the retailers stocked the version with the Clicky keys. My main complaint with the MX Mech is the keycaps. I can not stand the smooth plasticy feel of the ABS, and they pick up finger oils like no keycaps I have ever seen. After seeing the G515 I was curious to try it out, however the price was a point of contention. I had already paid a lot to get the MX, which I thought was overpriced to begin with. So $120+ for another keyboard was a big ask. And there also is no option for Clicky switches, only tactile and linear. Really would like to see a Clicky option. I ended up getting a pretty good deal on a Used-Good Condition for around $72. Expected it to show up with issues, so tried to not get overly excited about it. To my surprise the keyboard showed up in its' original box, with all accessories and documentation included. I see some recent reviews of users complaining about the board having a slight upwards bow to it, keeping the center foot from making contact. My unit exhibited the same issue, so I assume I got the unit one of those buyers returned. I was able to easily solve this by flexing the board carefully in the opposite direction until the board was close to flat when relaxed. The board now sits flush on the table. Outside of that, I have not noticed any other issues in the few weeks I have been using it. One thing I would like to correct that I see almost all reviews get wrong is that the keyboard is fully plastic. While the majority of the body is indeed plastic, the top plate beneath the keys is steel. Not aluminum, STEEL. You can easily verify this by sticking a magnet to it. The steel plate is what gives this board such a hefty feel. I am undecided if steel or aluminum is the better choice for the plate. Keycaps. The keycaps on the G515 are far superior to the ones on the MX Mech. Not only are they PBT, but they also have a moderate texture on the surface, which I think feels quite nice. I've seen some reviews that say the texture is too rough, and I can understand their position, but I feel like this level of texture is a good balance and should wear nicely. They keys also feel much denser and substantial than the ABS caps on the MX Mech. Logitech should make a replacement keycap set for the MX and send them out to anyone to anyone who requests them. The stock keycaps are pretty bad. Unfortunately the MX has some non-standard shaped keys, so the keycaps of the G515 will not work. One thing you should take note of is that the lettering on the G515 keycaps are clear/transparent. Logitech did this to increase the light transmission from the LEDs beneath the keys, but this makes the keycaps impossible to read in almost any lighting condition. You are basically forced to keep the backlight on at all times so you can see the keys. I'm am ok with this, but you should take note if that will be a problem for you. Key switches. I much prefer a clicky switch, but I decided I would give the G515 with tactile switches a try anyway. I am glad I did. These tactile switches feel much better than any tactile switch I have used before. I am unsure if it's a result of the switches being pre-lubed, a slightly modified design, or influenced by the nicer keycaps. Maybe a combination of all those factors. What I can say is that the overall feel is pretty good. Overall I am liking this keyboard a lot. It feels premium, the keycaps feel nice, the switches feel great, and the heft is nice. I'm not really bothered by the rest of the plastic chassis, since it in no way feels cheap. For the original price of around 120 (sale price) I might be a tiny bit more picky. That is a lot to spend on a keyboard afterall. I can not blame the person that returned the unit I ended up buying used if they felt the quality did not meet the price point they had paid. I certainly would be more critical if the price was closer to the MSRP of 160. The only things I would like to see improved are the connectivity options. The MX Mechanical allows you to have the USB dongle connection, plus 2 bluetooth devices. I would like to see the G515 updated to allow for at least 2 bluetooth devices, preferably 3. Logitech could allow remapping the game button function to pair another bluetooth device instead.

I haven't had time to do pictures which is ok since this a personal review. My son has been using the G915 TKL since release. The characters wore off the caps within probably 4 months and that was years ago. Over the past few years I have fallen deep into the custom keyboard market and built quite a number of boards. However during all that time and though 3 of my sons are using my boards, my oldest just wouldn't give up that old G915 TKL until I handed him this a few days ago! While there is no case like the recent 60% pro release it comes packaged well with everything you could need. The board nice and heavy as well! What I like - The feel. While it would have been nice to have hotswap I have to say that the tactile switches are very nice and some of the best low profile switches I have used. That is based upon a couple of low profile boards I have that are hot swap and tried multiple switches. The sound... it's good, actually to me it great for a low profile board, one of the best I have heard if not the best. It has a a low thocky type sound or at least the closest you can get with a low profile board. It's definitely not loud or clacky. It is just loud enough you can hear it if you aren't wearing headphones. The caps - finally PBT caps and they are decently thick which helps the sound and they shouldn't wear out in a couple of months. They are also more of the normal low profile standard so you should be able to replace them. Wireless works great and there are a good amount of customization with the Logitech G software. Personally I would prefer QMK/VIA but as a multi decade user of Logitech mice as are my sons, the software is installed already anyway. Not sure what is going on recently with Logitech keyboard wise but this board is a winner, it's great. This is the first Logitech board I've been able to fully recommend in some time. I'm very happy to say that not only do I recommend this board even at the current price, I would put this up against any low profile board currently on the market.

I’ve become a Logitech user I have a G502 lightspeed mouse and a G733 headset. I didn’t get them for looks, I got them because it’s a brand I can trust to make things that will last . It’s very easy to use and customize via Ghub . It can connect via Bluetooth and usb. I like the noise level because it’s not loud I don’t like loud clicks . It’s a great value for my money and I’m happy with how long it has lasted .

So I was just looking for a wireless keyboard i wouldnt have to replace in a few months and this was in between on prices. Well it showed up the next morning and I had no idea what I had purchased. It's EXTREMELY smooth, connected immediately, has an internal battery and LED so you can use it in the dark. The only thing I wish it had was a volume button outside of that, this is the nicest wireless keyboard I've ever bought and had no idea what I was buying lol. Thanks Logitech.

Great keyboard, probably one of my favorites of all time. I had their G915 for a while and while it was good, the abs caps caused them to become greasy when you used them and I wasn't a fan of the volume roller and other buttons which served no purpose for me. The G515 feels weighty, premium but minimalistic as it doesn't have any media controls. Keys are factory lubed, snappy, and sound great out of the box, even better than some other enthusiast mechanical keyboards I've purchased. PBT caps are slightly textured and don't pick up natural oils from your fingers, the wireless performance is flawless as to be expected from Logitech's lightspeed technology that lets them dominate the gaming mouse market, it's also the perfect size and includes the F-keys and navigation keys which are essential to my job. The all plastic body may be a turnoff to some people but I find it to be a plus because typically aluminum cases or other metal get cold to the touch and can be uncomfortable in the winter or in an air conditioned room, especially if you make full use of the wireless capability and rest it on your lap like I do. The plastic doesn't feel cheap, it's super solid and feels dense. Overall extremely happy with my purchase and would recommend this keyboard to anyone. I never leave Amazon reviews but I liked this keyboard that much that I went out of my way this time.

The G515 TKL is a secret weapon. I have very exacting specifications that I want out of a keyboard because I play rhythm games pretty intensively, and I've tried so many boards and always come back to something in this line (either this or my two old G915 TKLs, which were the prior model.) This board fixes the issues I had with the G915 almost completely. The 915s proprietary keycap shape prevented easy replacement, while the keys here are much closer to a stock low-pro and make it much easier to replace. The keycaps themselves are much better, being doubleshot and far less resistant to wearing - a problem that was huge with the 915 especially when you couldn't replace them easily. The LIGHTSPEED connection is still literally faster than almost any wired board I've ever used in terms of response time, offering incredibly snappy reaction times. Lastly, the volume roller of the 915 was prone to static and wear incredibly quickly, and that's fixed by the normal function key-mapped media controls here. The board doesn't feel as good since it's all-plastic instead of the aluminum chassis of the 915, but if you're not moving it around much you won't really notice. It also just looks a lot sleeker and is a lot cheaper than its predecessor. I imagine this will be my daily driver for a long time.

Bluetooth will not connect to dongle - crap DO NOT BUY, hooked up my old $36 Backlit Large Print Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo (that bought this one to "upgrade my user experience) worked again with no issues - so it is not the computer. NOT PLUG AND PLAY. I actually bought two to these based on reviews. First one I did not unbox and try until after the return date (health issues). I believed the reviews so much I bought a second - since I was not feeling well when I try to set up the first one, thought I just screwed up. I was wrong - the second one had same issues, luckily I can return. As a side note, I did get Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse for $89. At first it did work, but when I plugged in the keyboard it also failed. Again, that $36 old keyboard came with a mouse -and it works fine and I only need one dongle for both. Overall relearned lesson - more expense usually means more set up complications and not necessarily better performance.

This keyboard is fantastic and worth every dollar. The build is sturdy. There's a bit of weight that gives the impression of quality. Mechanical keys make typing highly satisfying and enjoyable. In fact, switching to this keyboard has instantaneously made my typing *faster*. I'm also making fewer mistakes, possibly because the keys are just more responsive than those of garden-variety keyboards. Both USB and blue tooth connectivity options work very well. Battery life is very good. Most importantly, the ability to remap keys allows you to configure the keyboard to fit your gaming or work needs. For example, as a physician, I was able to remap keys to various shortcuts within my electronic medical record (EMR) system, allowing me to chart more efficiently. All in all, this keyboard exceeded my expectations; my only regret is not upgrading to this sooner.