Logitech - G915 X LIGHTSPEED TKL

logitech g502 and powerplay mat , i Had been using a g915 keyboard but ended up switching to a Keychron Q6 Max earlier in the year cause since day 1 the lack of symbols being lit on the g915 aggravated me after years of having a k800. the Keychron Q6 Max instead of using os based software can be configured in a web browser , it was a tad fiddly to set up to get it to be recognized ( i've only been using linux about a year and a half so its new still) but once it was set its been great . i too prefer a full size keyboard and i sit in a dark room most of the time so i wanted the lighting and man its hard to find one with both , even harder to find keycaps that have good shinethrough since its south facing leds not north but i did find some good ones on etsy from some seller in california that have been great if that matters to you. i'll link the pics i did for an amazon review below .. [https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gZrlun9wL.jpg](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gZrlun9wL.jpg) stock with cyan lighting [https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71asnGVuGGL.jpg](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71asnGVuGGL.jpg) custom with the same lights as for corsair stuff , .. my fiancee still prefers the feel of his corsair dark core rgb pro ( to be fair i liked it too before icue bricked mine and the refirbished replacement they sent me felt and smelt gross so i got the logitech in between) .. he just set his lighting in windows before i got him migrate to linux and its been fine . he has ASUS ROG Chakram X as backup for when he forgets to charge it as well, ... sadly like you said neither have proper linux support . all this said i think last i looked corsair Was starting to do web interface stuff similar to keychron for some of their newer hardware so it might be worth looking into if its been a while.

Bought Mchose Ace Pro 60 with TTC Uranus Magnetic Switches for like 60 (their site has at 50), very good, for FPS gaming the magnetic hall effect switches are very nice. Made me swap of the G915 TKL, only use for work now, and the new 60% very pog for more desk space and input latency.

So I'm looking into a new mechanical (Low profile specifically) keyboard. Currently have the Logitech G915 TKL and its the most hateful keyboard I've ever used. Despite being an LP, the actuation distance is like that of a regular keyboard, so I often miss inputs unless I mash the keys, and the volume slider is very jumpy. Sometimes it jumps my volume really high, or off completely, despite me turning the wheel up slowly. Its also Micro USB, despite being £200. Also, the keycaps are very loose and wiggly, despite being pressed on properly. I'm looking for a sturdy yet slim keyboard to replace this, specifically another LP. Wired is preferred but not necessary, and linear keys would be nice, as long as its not clicky. Can anyone recommend a keyboard like this? Thanks.

We've released several new keyboards just in the last few years. In no particular order: Pro X 60 (our first 60% layout) G515 (and then the G515 Rapid) G915 X (a direct upgrade to the G915) Pro X TKL Rapid

ROG Falchion RX Low Profile is an absolut no-brainer if you ask me 😄 https://preview.redd.it/qnzgpa6pfmre1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6c1db2b17ec2f453fca5898c6afdc2c4399f60b7 I use to own the Logitech G915 both the standard and TLK version, which I ended up selling and buying the Falchion instead, with 0 regrets. It's a premium keyboard in terms of build quality, keycaps (coating) and the switches .. On top of that the battery life is pretty solid as well 👌

Looked at these when my beloved G910 just up and died recently, but some negative reviews put me off. Wound up getting the Logitech G915. Really not in love with it. Also not in love with my replacement mouse, but I do like the Corsair Darkstar I am using on my Ally. Think I might grab a K100 and swap the Corsair mouse to my main PC and be done with Logi for now. Also their software messes with my editing board for Davinci. Literally have to stop the Logitech Lamp Array service for the board to work.

Yeah, I picked up one of these up a few years ago when it was basically the only mainstream keyboard that was wired+wireless, volume knob, media keys, lower profile switches, backlight, tkl. There are more options now, but still not a ton that aren't too "weird"

Feature rich, Corsair K100, Razer Blackwidow v4,or Logitech G915 X. Purely for their additional software compatibility and stuff, with the K100 being imo the best because of direct integration with stream deck. The K55 is very feature rich, but it's the cheap version. Hard to find anything with more than that, not sure if it's possible to find more than the K100 unless they had an HE or adjustable switch and/or hot swappable version of it. If all you care about is macros you can do that with just about any keyboard. I personally really like media keys for skipping songs and pausing, but you can just bind that to a key. Curious what your budget is. If you want a lot of keys in general with a significant budget, then a Keychron Q6 Max and a Q0 Max could be good for you. Fully VIA/QMK compatible and has their own software available as well. Could also get the HE version of the Q6 if you want HE. You could also get one of those giant ass keyboards with extra rows on the left. Might want to go look at r/mechanicalkeyboards for reference and just avoid all the 40%- 75% posts lol. I'm drawing a blank on their names right now. 1 of the older and expensive IBM models is called a battleship, has a crap ton of extra keys. There are some modern versions similar out there. There is one battleship on eBay for like $230 lol.

I was able to buy it off Facebook Marketplace for $50 CAD very clean barely used, I had the Razer Linear yellow switches for my PC but I use the G915TKL for my laptop since my W key is broken and the keyboard is wireless. The tactile feeling makes it feel so nice, harder to press than linear but I am using mine for coding. Only issue I have is the G915 series have ABS keycaps that might rub off the prints and get oily faster, they released the G915 X series which is the updated one but I believe it cost $100 more which makes it $300 in Canada.

Very recently swapped from g915 logitech (Tactile) - had a big keyboard for with macro keys for RTS gaming, it was good feeling. Swapped to Mchose Ace Pro 60, mainly for FPS gaming, so I can save space and it was cheap like 60 eur (50 eur) at shop, and yeah, they are amazing, if you configure actuation, you can feel the immediate input so your actions - like in league will feel very snappy and generally better, ofc - some misinputs as well, mine trigger if you even barely touch them. Not sure of rapid trigger, but there is bunch of combinations + you can configure analog input to mean a different key (like tap vs full press), obviously not sure if macros is all that good, but could be like idk - tap fireball, press fireball + apply extra dot burn, or whatever your use case is. I'm probably not going back to mechanical keyboards. And the general feel of the switch is very nice, I say it feels very nice, (TTC Uranus switches, haven't tried anything else)

That dude may be the most deranged keyboard snob I have ever had the displeasure of reading. Ill stick with my Logitech G915 X TKL linear. It is wireless, has a good battery, basically no latency, no weird double click/ghosting (at least on mine), great build quality, very short key strokes, and only cost $135 on amazon "like-new" used resale. The Logitech G915 Lightspeed TKL Tactile was my last keyboard.

Yeah it is disappointing but besides that it great keyboard. Do not go with logitech g915 X. I returned 3 of those because of key chatter.

I have both side by side and the X is so much better but definitely not worth that much more. Its just shitty and what they deem as an upgrade is standard for most boards). They should have just reduced the price of the OG. It's a disgrace that they originally made a premium board that has terrible ABS caps that couldn't be easily replaced as they made a proprietary switch causing horribly wobbly keycaps, used Micro USB, etc (I'm sure you guys know the issues). They new board is what the old one should have been from Day 1. Actually, I change my mind. It is worth buying this one. You will end up with worn keycaps that cant be replaced or locked in to paying a fortune for trying to get replacement sets as logitech dont sell them and they are really so hard to come across. ( I sed to see ones for 60+ euro and they are limited im guessing unless someone starts 3d printing them. The new board has cherry style keycaps so they will be much easier to replace (not that you will need to as they are PBT now and most likely wont oil or degrade like the old one). I have to say its very satisfying how little the X wobbles when typing. I had lubed my old G915 and that helped massively, but I think ill rock this stock for now for a while before I decide to do any mods.

Hi! Im one of those coming to this reddit for advice :) How lucky was I to have your post on top as the first thing I see! A little feedback, I've been gaming almost daily the last 15 years, I'm quite familiar with the different products inside the pc, and can navigate that part quite well. In keyboard-land however, I'm a normie, I don't know any of the manufacturers listed, I don't know what a 96% means (I know 75 and 60 and full) I think a dumbed down part of the list, also containing some easily available keyboards (like logitech, razer, Corsair or whatever) would be nice for us who live outside of Amazon's reach (The post I was going to post in this Reddit was: I really like my Logitech G915 keyboard, with how low it is and that it's low latency wireless, but man the switches are rubbish, F has become tripple click... What would something similar but better switches be? Or can i "just" change switches on my 915?)

I have the Logitech G915 and got my girlfriemd the TKL version. My brother has the wired version of the same keyboard. We all absolutely love it.

I have the g915 x in its linear version and sometimes when I press the a key it is pressed twice, is there any way to solve this? It happens very occasionally, I even feel that sometimes it happens when I don't press it correctly, but oh well

I got a Logitech G915 last fall after my Razer Huntsman Elite died due to power fluctuations at our house. I really like it - it has a nice feel to it, the lighting options are easy to use (I already had G Hub installed for my headphones), and it's not too big/clunky for my tiny hands. I was hesitant to get a wireless keyboard as I've always had wired before, but there have been zero issues with connectivity or responsiveness. I would buy it again.

Oh I have the TKL low profile version which is quite small! Smallest keyboard I've ever used tbh, and the reason I purchased it :)

upgraded from a g915 to a keychron q6 max back in march , definitely recommend

Man I guess I'm the only person that likes the g915 more than the X, but I guess that means I might find one easier a decade from now when I need a replacement. My g915 is going 5 years strong now of daily use, with none of the signs of wear mentioned by others on the keyface. We're talking 8-12 days of MMO wasd use, and they look no different. I also \*love\* the smooth feel of the keys on the OG, and while PBT is a more durable material, this would be a strict downgrade to me. The light feel of the keystroke for the g915 tactile vs a "thudd" on the g915x tactile is also not an attractive swap. Now that logitech has released supported replacement batteries for the g915, I can't think of any reason I'd want to make the swap to the g915x over the original. Even the charging cable style fits better for me, as my original g pro wireless mouse uses the same one. Thanks for the awesome detailed writeup so I can finally set my FOMO to rest.

i own both keychrons and razers. Also logitech gpro x and g915 TKL. Matter of the fact: software in keychrons has no issues and build quality is objectively better, specially in Q series of keychrons. If you want to get a keyboard and want something reliable, ready to go, well built and easily programmable, just get a keychron. Wooting/Logitech/Steelseries/Corsair/GenericComercialOrGamerBrand is just like razer level, not best in class Razer gets closer altough not there yet to best in class features in the last blackwidow v4 75% (asus also does great with Azoth boards) but the board has really low reliabilty, so not best in class at all. check out r/MechanicalKeyboards for advice, they will guide you to get something real good and it can easily be cheaper or cost the same as razer boards.

sounds like a personal issue. Have had a G915 and now a G915X and I don't have any issues hitting any of the keys. If you don't use them, and they are in the way, pop them off.

I don't know what's going on for me but I think my keyboard stopped double clicking one day and all I did that day was to move some of my USB stuff from my USB 3.0 to one of the ordinary ones (basically just wanted my stuff in the back instead of front) and ever since then, no more weirdness from my keyboard lol (Logitech G915 TKL). Maybe I'm just lucky, or perhaps my USB ports are funky af or hopefully this comment helped someone else <3

Same. Got one at home and one at work

I've strongly avoided logitech as of late. Their quality severely went down I want to say sometime around Covid. Prior to that I had stuff last 5+ years. More recently I purchased a g915 and I was having very sensitive D key presses less than a month into the purchase. Sometimes it would spam the D key on repeat, other times it required far too much force to finally actuate the key press. Promptly returned it because I game way too much and for that to happen within a month is flat out unacceptable - funnily enough this was my 2nd g915 and I purchased it after my first one started doing THIS EXACT SAME THING though the first one did last me some 6 years or so. I think it's something to do with the way I rest my hand on AWSD. I also used to use their g502 mouse but within a year the connector short circuited which resulted in a ton of heat built up, warping the mouse to the point it no longer sat flat. That all said, I have been using a lofree 84 and I've been very happy with it so far. My only complaint is I lost my volume/music control the g915 had but that was a very easy solution with an aftermarket part.