Custom PC - UK (2021-05)

W

e first looked at the Logitech G915
TKL back in Issue 208 in the context
of wireless mechanical keyboards,
and were impressed by its design,
compactness and features. However, now
seemed like a good time to put it up against the
thoroughbred typing tools tested elsewhere
this month.
The G915 TKL, along with its full-sized
non-TKL siblings, represents the company’s
flagship keyboards. Unlike the very pared-
down feel of the Logitech G Pro X (see p56),
this one is packed with extras. Along the
top edge you get four buttons for switching
between wireless and Bluetooth modes,
turning on Gaming mode and adjusting
backlight brightness. Four more buttons
provide media playback control and a mute
button, while a lovely grooved metal volume
wheel sits at the top of the keyboard.
On the back edge, you’ll find the micro-USB
connection/charging port, as well as an on/
off switch, while the underside is home to a
slot to stow the wireless dongle, along with
two-stage flip-down legs. It really does make
for a stark contrast to how little you get with
the G Pro, although you’d hope that a keyboard
costing close to £200 would indeed be packed
full of features.
In terms of styling, the G915 looks fantastic,
especially in this TKL form factor. The brushed
aluminium plate that wraps around the
chassis looks superb set against the white
keys. You might expect this lighter-coloured
keyboard to get noticeably dirty, but we’ve

LOGITECH G915 TKL /£199 inc VAT

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been using this sample repeatedly since our

original review, and we’re pleased to report

that it hasn’t noticeably become any dirtier

than darker-coloured keyboards.

It’s also surprisingly dense and rigid, despite

its slim design. It exhibits very little flex and

weighs in at 880g, which isn’t far shy of its

much chunkier sibling. This arguably affects

its portability – if that’s actually a concern –

but this isn’t really a keyboard that’s made

compact for the sake of travel.

When it comes to typing, however, and

when this keyboard is set against the best

typing tools available, the low-profile

Logitech GL switches and the G915’s wide,

flat keycaps are rather shown up. In our typing

tests, we could still operate at a reasonable

speed, but the lack of distinction between

the keycaps made mistakes more likely

(average accuracy of 92 per cent vs 94 per

cent plus for the other keyboards) and kept our

maximum typing speed some 30 characters

per minute slower than most other boards.

The switches are available in linear, clicky

and tactile flavours, and we tested the tactile

version. They have a fairly pronounced bump

and relatively short travel distance (60g,

1.5mm, 2.7mm), but they can become tiring to

use with prolonged use.

The tactile bump feels much stiffer than

Cherry MX Brown-style switches, and the

keys have an almost creaky quality to them –

as if they could do with a bit of lubrication. The

linear version may improve on this, but full-

sized Cherry MX Brown switches are so much

quicker, easier and less fatiguing for typing.

Conclusion

The Logitech G915 TKL is a very impressive,

versatile keyboard. It’s stylish, portable, has

a lightning-quick wireless connection and

it’s packed with features. However, as a pure

typing tool it can’t compare with the chunkier

units on test – there’s a reason why big, bulky

mechanical keyboards are so beloved by

enthusiasts. The G915 TKL is fine for gaming,

but its low-profile keys and switches are easily

outclassed by larger options when it comes to

everyday typing.

SPEC

Dimensions (mm) 369 x 150 x 23 (W x D x H)

Weight 880kg

Format TKL – 87 keys

Connections USB, Bluetooth, Wireless

Switch type Logitech GL (linear, tactile or clicky)

Switch life Unspecified

Backlighting RGB

Extras 1.8m micro-USB cable, USB dongle

VERDICT

A fantastically versatile keyboard, but it

can’t compare for comfort and speed with

full-sized mechanical keyboards, and it’s

rather pricey.

LOW PROFILE

+ Stylish, compact

design

+ Wireless convenience

+ Plenty of features

FLAT AS A

PANCAKE

• Key switches could
  be better


• Keycap shape and size
  makes mistakes easier


• Expensive

DESIGN

22 / 25

PERFORMANCE

15 / 25

FEATURES

23 / 25

VALUE

14 / 25

OVERALL SCORE

74 %

/£ 199 inc VAT

been using this sample repeatedly since our

original review, and we’repleased to report

that it hasn’t noticeably become any dirtier

than darker-coloured keyboards.

1.5mm, 2.7mm), but they can become tiring to

use withprolonged use.

The tactile bump feels much stiffer than

Cherry MX Brown-style switches, and the