Logitech has faced tough competition in the gaming keyboard market in recent years. However, the new G515 Lightspeed TKL keyboard is a promising return to form for the company.
The G515 addresses the issues faced by Logitech in the past by offering a more affordable price point, packed with features, and boasting the impossibly thin build that made the premium G915 stand out. At $140, it’s $90 cheaper than the G915 but offers improved features like lubricated switches and built-in sound dampening.
Cheaper, Yet Better
The G515 offers a low-profile design with Logitech’s low-profile switches, giving users the choice between linear and tactile switches. The switches now use a cross-type stem, allowing for easy customization with different key caps. The keyboard also features tri-mode connectivity with Bluetooth, wired, and Lightspeed 2.4GHz options.
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Despite the lower price, the G515 offers improved features and performance compared to the G915, making it a worthy contender in the gaming keyboard market.
Cutting a Few Corners
While the G515 offers great value for its price, it does cut some corners compared to the premium G915. The keyboard’s plastic build quality is noticeably lower than the aluminum build of the G915, but it still maintains a solid feel. The absence of dedicated media keys and volume wheel is another drawback, requiring users to access media functions through remappable layers.
Overall, the Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL keyboard is a strong contender in its price range, offering a premium low-profile design with some compromises to achieve a lower cost.
Back in the Fight
The Logitech G515 fills the gap between premium and budget gaming keyboards, offering a high-quality build with a more affordable price tag. While it may lack some features of its more expensive competitors, it still provides a solid typing and gaming experience at a competitive price.
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