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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB vs SteelSeries Apex 5
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB
SteelSeries Apex 5
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
Variants
- G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB (Black)
- Apex 5 (Black)
Our Verdict
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB
SteelSeries Apex 5
The SteelSeries Apex 5 and the Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB are quite different. The Logitech is a low-profile mechanical keyboard that's available in various switch types, while the SteelSeries has a fairly standard height and only comes in one switch type. Gaming-wise, the Logitech is better simply because it has much lower latency. However, the SteelSeries provides a better typing experience, albeit a louder one, so it might not be ideal for noise-sensitive offices. Every key is macro-programmable on the SteelSeries, but on the Logitech, you can only program the dedicated macro keys.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.7
8.7
Single-Key Latency
9.0
6.5
Macro Keys And Programming
8.7
5.5
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
0.8" (2.1 cm)
1.5" (3.7 cm)
Width
18.7" (47.5 cm)
17.5" (44.4 cm)
Depth
5.9" (14.9 cm)
5.6" (14.1 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
8.3" (21.2 cm)
Weight
2.20 lbs (1.000 kg)
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
0°
4°
Medium Incline
3°
N/A
Maximum Incline
7°
9.5°
Home Row Height
21.5 mm (0.8")
32.6 mm (1.3")
Hardware Customizability
4.5
7.4
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Mixed
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Kailh Low Profile Choc
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
No
Yes
Backlight Features
10
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
9.0
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
Not Detachable
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
Macro Keys And Programming
8.7
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
5
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
No
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
Yes
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps & Num Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
6.5
7.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.9
4.4
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
50.4 dBA
55.5 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Yes
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
GL Tactile
Hybrid Blue Mechanical
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
55 gf
54 gf
Actuation Force
50 gf
50 gf
Pre-Travel
1.5 mm
1.8 mm
Total Travel
2.7 mm
4.0 mm
Latency
9.0
6.5
Latency Video
Latency Wired
4.1 ms
24.4 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.0
6.5
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
4.1 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.4 ms
Wired
4.1 ms
24.4 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
2.9 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.8
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
3.6 ms
Key Release
7.5 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
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
4 Chord Split Delay
4.7 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
10.1 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Logitech G HUB
Steelseries Engine
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
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