What just happened? Logitech G, the gaming division of the Swiss peripherals maker, unveiled its latest wireless gaming keyboard today – the G515 Lightspeed TKL. The compact, low-profile tenkeyless keyboard is the first of its kind from the brand and is designed to give PC gamers more desktop real estate while offering extensive customization options.
At just 22mm high, the G515 has a sleek, low-profile design that does away with the need for a wrist rest. Its low-profile mechanical switches have a short 1.3mm actuation distance and 3.2mm total travel, which Logitech says allows for faster actions per minute compared to traditional keyboards.
The keyboard incorporates several design elements aimed at providing a quiet, smooth typing experience. It has pre-lubricated stabilized switches, premium PBT keycaps, and a layer of sound-dampening foam to minimize noise. This should result in a more refined feel and sound profile.
But perhaps the G515’s biggest selling point is its customizability, enabled by Logitech’s new Keycontrol technology. With Keycontrol, each key can be programmed to perform up to 15 different actions like macros, audio cues, lighting effects, and more. There are layers and modifier keys like G Shift that allow switching between entirely different key layouts on the fly. All this, along with the G515’s other features, can be configured through Logitech’s G Hub software.
Other noteworthy features include Lightsync RGB backlighting with 16.8 million color options, tri-mode connectivity via Lightspeed wireless, Bluetooth, or USB-C wired, and up to 36 hours of battery life. The keyboard can even share its wireless USB dongle with a compatible Logitech mouse like the G502 X Plus.
The wireless Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL is available now for $139 in black and white colors. A wired version priced at $99 is expected to launch later this year.
Compact keyboards have exploded in popularity recently as gamers look to maximize their desktop real estate and value portability. For those looking for a more premium, non-low-profile option with extras like onboard media controls, the G Pro X 60 Lightspeed launched in April is another compelling buy. It measures a more compact 11.4 x 4 inches, yet packs features like optical mechanical switches and PBT keycaps.