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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Das Keyboard X50Q vs Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Das Keyboard X50Q
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB

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Das Keyboard X50Q Picture
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Picture

Variants

  • X50Q (Black)
  • G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB (Black)

Our Verdict

Das Keyboard X50Q

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB

The Das Keyboard X50Q is better than the Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB. The Das Keyboard has a significantly better typing quality, all keys are programmable, and its ergonomics are also much better. However, the Logitech has much better software support, and it has a column of dedicated macro keys for MMO games.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

9.0
8.7

Software & Programming 
 

5.2
10

Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Das Keyboard X50Q Top Picture
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
0.8" (2.1 cm)

Width  

17.8" (45.3 cm)
18.7" (47.5 cm)

Depth 
 

6.7" (17.0 cm)
5.9" (14.9 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.2" (23.3 cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
2.20 lbs (1.000 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Das Keyboard X50Q Build Quality Close Up
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.5
7.0

Side Picture  

Das Keyboard X50Q Side Picture
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Straight
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

2.3°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

21.5 mm (0.8")

Wrist Rest  

Detachable
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Hardware Customizability 
 

4.5

Customizability Overview  

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Mixed

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Kailh Low Profile Choc

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

No
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Backlight Features 
 

9.6
10

Backlighting Picture  

Das Keyboard X50Q Backlighting Picture
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Das Keyboard X50Q Brightness Max
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Das Keyboard X50Q Brightness Min
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Das Keyboard X50Q White Shot
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB White Shot

RGB 
 

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB

Color Mixing 
 

Poor
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0

White Shot  

Das Keyboard X50Q White Shot
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

6.6 ft (2.0 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
Not Detachable
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

8.7

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

5

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Das Keyboard X50Q Extra Features
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
Yes

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps & Num Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Das Keyboard X50Q Bundle Picture
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
6.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.0
7.9

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

50.4 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Gamma Zulu
GL Tactile

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Key Switches 
 

Gamma Zulu
GL Tactile

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

51 gf
55 gf

Actuation Force 
 

39 gf
50 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.5 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.6 mm
2.7 mm
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Latency 
 

8.5
9.0

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

6.8 ms
4.1 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

8.5
9.0

Single-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Best Connection 
 

4.1 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.4 ms

Wired 
 

6.8 ms
4.1 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

2.9 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.8

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

Key Press 
 

3.6 ms

Key Release 
 

7.5 ms

Data Transmission 
 

8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes

Chord Split 
 

8.4

Chord Split Graph  

See details on graph tool

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

4.7 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

10.1 ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Das Keyboard X50Q Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Das Keyboard Q
Logitech G HUB

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

No Profile
6+

Account Required 
 

Yes

Cloud Sync 
 

No

Macro Programming 
 

Onboard

Ease Of Use 
 

Okay
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Computer Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Windows 
 

Full
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

No
Not Compatible

iOS  

No
Not Compatible

iPadOS  

No
Not Compatible
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

No
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

Das Keyboard X50Q

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB

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