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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
  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

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED vs Logitech MX Mechanical

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED
Logitech MX Mechanical

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Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Picture
Logitech MX Mechanical Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Hot-Swappable Switches
No

Variants

  • G915 LIGHTSPEED (Black)
  • MX Mechanical (Graphite)

Review

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Our Verdict

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED

Logitech MX Mechanical

The Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED and the Logitech MX Mechanical are both low-profile, wireless mechanical keyboards. However, the G915 LIGHTSPEED is a gaming keyboard, while the MX Mechanical is an office keyboard.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.5
7.2

Chord Split 
 

8.0
4.2

Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.7
6.9

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.1
7.6

Data Transmission 
 

8.2
5.4

Backlight Features 
 

10
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Top Picture
Logitech MX Mechanical Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

0.8" (2.1 cm)
1.1" (2.7 cm)

Width  

18.7" (47.5 cm)
17.1" (43.4 cm)

Depth 
 

5.8" (14.8 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

2.26 lbs (1.027 kg)
1.82 lbs (0.827 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Build Quality Close Up
Logitech MX Mechanical Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Side Picture
Logitech MX Mechanical Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

0°
3.5°

Medium Incline 
 

4°
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

8°
8°

Home Row Height 
 

21.5 mm (0.8")
23.3 mm (0.9")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

3.9
5.7

Customizability Overview  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Customizability Overview
Logitech MX Mechanical Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Kailh Low Profile Choc
Low Profile Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design
No

Backlight Features 
 

10
8.0

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Backlighting Picture
Logitech MX Mechanical Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Brightness Max
Logitech MX Mechanical Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Brightness Min
Logitech MX Mechanical Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
8.0

White Shot  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED White Shot
Logitech MX Mechanical White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Charge Only)

Length  

6.1 ft (1.9 m)
3.4 ft (1.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Micro USB
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

7.5
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

8.7
4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

5
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Extra Features
Logitech MX Mechanical Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Bundle Picture
Logitech MX Mechanical Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

8.8
8.2

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

46.5 dBA
49.1 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

GL Tactile
Kailh Choc V2 Low Profile Brown

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

54 gf
48 gf

Actuation Force 
 

51 gf
46 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.6 mm
1.4 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.7 mm
3.3 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.1
7.6

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

3.7 ms
12.4 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.5 ms
±2.9 ms

Wired 
 

3.7 ms
N/A

Receiver 
 

4.4 ms
12.4 ms

Bluetooth 
 

10.7 ms
16.4 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

2.4 ms
11.2 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.7
6.9

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

Key Press 
 

4.3 ms
15.1 ms

Key Release 
 

8.4 ms
40.4 ms

Data Transmission 
 

8.2
5.4

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Multi-Key Raw USB
Logitech MX Mechanical Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
143 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
No

Chord Split 
 

8.0
4.2

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.0 ms
22.1 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

14.6 ms
N/A
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logitech G HUB
Logi Options+

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
No

Profiles 
 

6+
6+
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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
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10
9.2

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partially Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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G915 LIGHTSPEED
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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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G915 LIGHTSPEED
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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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G915 LIGHTSPEED
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MX Mechanical
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G915 LIGHTSPEED
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MX Mechanical
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