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- The G515 is a solid addition to Logitech’s gaming keyboard lineup, offering a low-profile design with high-quality switches.
- Unlike previous low-profile keyboards from Logitech, the G515 seems to be reasonably priced, making it a competitive offering.
- Implementation of Software features such as Key Control, and alt mode, make the G515 a well-rounded package.
Logitech has undeniably been behind in the gaming keyboard scene for a long time now, with most new releases failing in the face of competition from companies such as Wooting and Keychron. Personally, I haven’t been a huge fan of Logitech’s previous releases either, which is why I have been excited to see what changes with the newly released G515.
Logitech Gets The Design Right
I was actually surprised by how much functionality Logitech has managed to pack within such a compact, low-profile form factor. There seems to be adequate spacing between each key, just the right amount of switch travel, as well as a thickness of 22mm which negates the need for a separate wristpad.
While the keyboard isn’t hot-swappable, Logitech has moved to cherry-style key caps, allowing for customization in that regard. Additionally, I found that software customization also works well with the keyboard, with G-Hub allowing for per-key lighting, as well as Key control, which allows you to map up to 15 different functions to a single key.
Compared to the G915 TKL, the improvements Logitech has implemented are clear. They have gotten rid of the volume wheel and some media keys in the process; however, I won’t necessarily miss those exclusions.
Naturally, you also get factory-lubed switches, sound-dampening foam, and PBT keycaps, all of which have become industry standards at this point, especially for keyboards in this price category.
Great Features, At A Reasonable Cost
With a price of $139 for the wireless version, the Logitech G515 also manages to stack up well against other low-profile alternatives such as Keychron K3. That also means that the price tag sits $100 below the previous G915 TKL, which is a huge improvement.
That is not to say that the Logitech G515 is the best low-profile keyboard on the market, but it’s safe to say that you aren’t going to be overpaying for any of the features the keyboard provides. In addition to that, a cheaper $99 wired variant is also on the way, which is great news for anyone on a budget.
Battery life also remains strong, lasting for around 625 hours with no RGB. Of course, that is going to be reduced to 36 hours if you are going to keep RGB running at maximum brightness. Still, I have no complaints regarding that, and flawless connectivity is essentially a guarantee with that 2.4GHz lightspeed dongle.
A Complete Low-Profile Package
If you are after a well-rounded low-profile keyboard that doesn’t compromise on most aspects, then the Logitech G515 is going to be right up your alley. The keyboard packs all of the well-received features of the previous G915 while also providing much-needed additions such as the PBT keycaps, making it a very competitive offering.
Of course, some people aren’t necessarily going to be happy with the removed media buttons and the volume knob, but, aside from that, Logitech has priced it just right for the amount of features it provides.
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