![]() On the typing test, I averaged 125 words per minute (wpm), which is much faster than my usual 108 wpm. While the keycaps are on the slicker side, they still felt premium and stable during aggressive typing. The G915 TKL’s plastic keycaps are smooth and also very gently curved, providing enough space for your fingertips to feel comfortable. The keys’ switches are silent, while the keycaps make a quieter plastic-y clacking sound when pressed. It will take a little time to get used to the lack of space south of the spacebar, which is almost at the edge of the keyboard. The keyboard didn’t feel mushy, and with the keys being close together, it was easy to get comfortable. Indeed, Logitech GL switches are quite low, but in the case of my review unit, the tactile bump keeps typing friendly. But the Cherry MX Low Profile Red switch has 3.2mm total travel and actuates at 1.2mm with 46g. There isn’t a direct Cherry MX comparison, since that brand’s low-profile options are linear. The Logitech GL Tactile switches have a total travel of 2.7mm and have a noticeable bump before their 1.5mm actuation point, actuating with 50g of force. My review unit came with tactile switches made with Kailh and fitting the specification ranges of Kailh Choc Browns. The G915 TKL comes with Logitech’s low-profile GL mechanical switches, either tactile, clicky or linear ones (the same options available with the full-sized version). Yet, both of those wired rivals lack media keys, not to mention much of the functionality of Logitech’s more expensive option. The Das Keyboard 4C TKL is more of a professional tenkeyless keyboard, but the wired clacker fits two USB Type-A passthrough ports in a 15.5 x 6 x 1.1 inch chassis, and the G.Skill KM360 tenkeyless board is even smaller than our review unit (15.2 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches). But don't forget, the keyboard can work over Bluetooth, so it doesn’t have to use a PC port at all. With the G915 TKL’s slim build, you’re not fitting a USB passthrough port here. ![]() I’m still left dreaming of the possibilities. But with Logitech’ also today releasing products in lilac and blue. The white version looks cheaper than the original at first glance, but it’s growing on me - especially the shiny silver of the brushed aluminum top plate. Speaking of which, it’s nice for Logitech to introduce another color option with the G915 TKL while it also launches more colors for some other gaming products, (including the Logitech G203 Lightsync mouse) and the colorful Logitech G733 Lightspeed gaming headset. I’ve only been using it for about 3 days, but the white keycaps seem more resistant to smudging than the black ones. The keycaps on the G915 TKL are the same smooth plastic and although they feel a bit more premium than your typical extra slick plastic caps, they still show marks easily on the black version. Although with many free wrist rests being flimsy or made of stiff plastic, it’s possible you may have opted to buy something more plush, like the HyperX wrist rest, anyway. Sadly, there’s no wrist rest, even though gaming keyboards much cheaper than Logitech’s G915 keyboards include one free. But like the full-sized G915 Lightspeed, you may notice some light bleeding in between the keys’ spacing that prevents the look from being 100% clean. Meanwhile, the Contrastic RGB animation sets the top row, navigation keys and soft buttons to a contrasting color from the rest, showing the G915 TKL can look more aggressive with its lights too. My favorite pre-set effect, Ocean Wave, slowly transitions between dark blue and a sandy cream. The Logitech G Hub software (more in the dedicated section below) offers extensive control over RGB, and even the G logo and RGB button are customizable. The G915 TKL may very well be the most expensive peripheral to hit your gaming den, but it’ll look the part too. Handily, you get dongle storage on the back, as well as two sets of flip-out feet for elevating the keyboard either 8 degrees or 4 degrees. Logitech’s Lightsync RGB pops on the brushed-metal finish. In an ultrathin, but dense, frame, an aircraft-grade aluminum alloy top plate sits atop a steel-reinforced plastic base that’s subtly textured. Part of what you’re paying for is the G915 TKL’s durable, polished build. A power button is easily accessible on the top edge of the chassis, as well as a MicroUSB port for attaching the included cable for charging or wired use. You can toggle RGB brightness with the sun-stamped button (three levels of brightness or off), and once you figure out the button next to the RGB one has a joystick on it, you can activate Game Mode. This makes it easy to use the G915 TKL with multiple PCs on the fly. There are also dedicated buttons for toggling the dongle connection, which Logitech calls Lightspeed and switching to a Bluetooth connection.
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