Mike Epstein is a freelance technology and culture critic based in New York. However, its latency is a bit high for a wired keyboard, which might disappoint more serious gamers. The Logitech K845 was derived from K840 with the same design, as an entry level mechanical keyboard, it's made for both typing and gaming. Or, for more discounts, take a look at the latest cheap gaming keyboard deals. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Find out more about our reviews policy. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Our reviewer didnt notice any mis-pressed keys throughout multiple days of playing Valorant or Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and those games make it pretty easy to tell when youre doing something wrong with the keyboard, namely by making what should have clearly been a headshot fly off somewhere between the lost cities of Atlantis and Narnia. Unfortunately, there's no software for customization, so you can't set any macros or remap keys. K845 PCB. Logitech's house-brand keys have switches from TTC, a well-known budget brand in enthusiast circles that's not frequently used by peripheral makers. That wireless connection wasn't quite strong enough to rely on for these more intense gaming moments, dropping a few keystrokes due to its larger latency. An aluminium base plate, magnetic USB-C connections, and comprehensive software makes this an extremely luxurious package under the hand - as one would expect for that $299.99 price point. Moulded characters wont fade or wear off. The Cherry MX Blue switches provide a great typing experience with good tactile feedback, but they can be rather loud, which isn't ideal for quiet office settings. The actual board has a sandblasted aluminum plate, keycaps that are made out of doubleshot ABS plastic, fold-out feet to help angle the board, and you have the option of 13 different key switches, not including the barebones version. Lighting can shine through most of the keyboard, Strange software quirks (you can only reprogram the Function keys). Its the typing experience you fell in love with now designed for work. However, the K845 has a longer pre-travel distance, which should helpprevent typos, and it's fully compatible with Linux. But for basic gaming and typing, the K615 delivers the goods without looking or feeling flimsy or cheap. Heres how it works. Remove a lot of the fluff of hot-swap keyboards for this straightforward option from Logitech. It also used double-shot ABS keycaps, which is surprising given how cheap this mechanical keyboard is. I use the Logitech K840 on my sim rig, very reliable and feels like it doesn't need a lot of force to push keys down. The K615 looks good and feels solid, is slim enough to easily slip into a bag for travel, and the removable cable aids in its impressive portability. Built to last in every way. We found the stock Mountain Linear 45 switches to be supremely comfortable in particular - offering a soft landing but in no way dropping that classic mechanical snap. Measuring 1.38 by 17.09 by 5.00 inches (HWD), it looks long and thin, but that's mostly because it isnt as deep as most recent keyboards. The Cherry MX Blue switches give nice responsive feedback and don't feel tiring to type on. Bigger Screen Takes Center Stage in New Galaxy Z Flip 5 Leaks, The Polaris Ranger XP Electric UTV Is Ready to Hit the Dirt, Android 14 Will Take Color and Customization Even Further, iFixit Manta Driver Kit Review: Self Repair, Bit by Bit, Amazon Will Let You Stream Some Prime Originals for Free, 5 Best Smart Thermostats For Apple HomeKit, The Best Portable Cassette Boombox Players, Cookbooks Inspired By Your Favorite Shows, 5 Best Places to Buy Vinyl Records Online, 8 Best Hot Swappable Mechanical Keyboards, The Best Multi-Device Mice and Keyboards for Power Users, 7 LEGO Alternatives That Still Work With LEGO Bricks, New Galaxy Z Flip 5 Leak Shows off Big Screen, The First "Official" Pixel Fold Renders Leak, Polaris Launches Its Electric Ranger XP UTV, Walmart+ Users Get Ad-Free Pluto TV Streaming, Netflixs Next Game Builds on Altos Odyssey, LEGO Launches 'Star Wars' Sets for May 4th, Why Everyone Needs to Stock up on Power Banks, I Tried Carvana: It Was Worse Than The Dealer, Why We Can't Recommend Wyze or eufy Cameras, Don't Buy This Fake 16TB Portable Hard Drive, LEGO Star Wars UCS X-Wing Starfighter Review, Otterbox 15W Wireless Charging Pad Review, Monster Blaster 3.0 Portable Speaker Review, Reebok Floatride Energy 5 Review: Daily running shoes big on stability, Kizik Roamer Review: My New Go-To Sneakers, Arc Browser Review: A Plucky New Browser With Big Ideas.