Logitech G815 Lightsync RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
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Bottom line: The Logitech G815 Lightsync RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard: Low-profile GL mechanical switches at half the height of standard mechanical keys; main trade-off: requires Logitech G HUB software to set up macros and lighting.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Low-profile GL mechanical switches at half the height of standard mechanical keys
- ✓ LIGHTSYNC RGB with ~16.8M colors and per-key customization via G HUB
- ✓ Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy frame: thin yet rigid and durable
- ✓ Five dedicated G-keys for per-game macros and app profiles
- ✓ Edgeless volume wheel plus dedicated media playback controls
Cons
- ✗ Requires Logitech G HUB software to set up macros and lighting
- ✗ Priced at the premium end of the mechanical keyboard market
- ✗ Wired USB-only design with no wireless connectivity option
- ✗ Low-profile switch feel takes adjustment for full-height typists
Manufacturer description
THE NEXT DIMENSIONAdvanced gaming technologies in a sophisticated ultra-thin design. Fully customizable, equipped with LIGHTSYNC RGB and dedicated G-keys. Engineered for high-performance gameplay with low-profile GL mechanical switches in clicky, tactile, and linear variations. Experience G815 and play the next dimension.IMPOSSIBLY THING815 is a feat of engineering and design with an incredibly refined, impossibly thin build with no compromises on performance or feature set. Durable, comfortable and ready for intense gaming sessions, G815 is truly the next generation of gaming mechanical…
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- LIGHTSYNC technology provides next-gen RGB lighting that synchronizes lighting with any content. Personalize each key or create custom animations from ~16.8M colors with Logitech G HUB software.
- Low Profile mechanical switches offer the speed, accuracy, and performance of a mechanical switch at half the height.
- Beautifully crafted, G815 uses aircraft-grade aluminum alloy to deliver an incredibly thin but rigid and durable design. Now in white and black colorways.
- Five dedicated G-keys can be programmed with custom macros and commands per game or app profile. Requires use Logitech G HUB to easily set up and manage profiles, commands and more.
- Dedicated media controls with a precision-engineered, edgeless volume wheel provide convenient and easy control to quickly play, pause, skip or mute your media.
- USB passthrough gives you another way to connect on your desktop. Charge your devices or connect another peripheral.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Logitech |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Theme | gaming |
| Generation | 1st Generation |
| Model Name | G815 Lightsync RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard |
| Style Name | Contemporary |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Switch Type | Tactile |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | 920-008984 |
| Power Source | USB |
| Compatibility | Switch |
| Series Number | 815 |
| Built-In Media | G815 Lightsync RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, User Documentation |
| Item Type Name | Gaming Keyboard |
| Number of Keys | 104 |
| Button Quantity | 61 |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Mfr Part Number | 920-008984 |
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