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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 G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB

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Variants

  • G915 LIGHTSPEED (Black)
  • G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB (Black)

Our Verdict

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB

The Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB and the Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED are near-identical keyboards, but the G815 is wired-only, while the G915 is wireless. They're available with the same switches and offer the same outstanding gaming performance. You can use the G915 with its USB dongle or over Bluetooth, and it has a multi-device pairing feature, which means you can use it with mobile devices, and you can pair to multiple devices simultaneously. On the other hand, the G815 has a USB passthrough, which the G915 lacks.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.5
8.7
No major differences between these keyboards for gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Top Picture
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

0.8" (2.1 cm)
0.8" (2.1 cm)

Width  

18.7" (47.5 cm)
18.7" (47.5 cm)

Depth 
 

5.8" (14.8 cm)
5.9" (14.9 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

2.26 lbs (1.027 kg)
2.20 lbs (1.000 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Build Quality Close Up
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB 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 G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

21.5 mm (0.8")
21.5 mm (0.8")

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Hardware Customizability 
 

3.9
4.5

Customizability Overview  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Customizability Overview
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
Mixed

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
Kailh Low Profile Choc

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design
No

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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Backlighting Picture
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Brightness Max
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Brightness Min
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes

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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
9.0

White Shot  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED White Shot
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB White Shot

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wired

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
No

Length  

6.1 ft (1.9 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Micro USB
Not Detachable

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Wireless Versatility 
 

7.5
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
No

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
No Batteries

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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

8.7
8.7

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

5
5

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes
Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Extra Features
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
Yes

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps & Num Lock

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Bundle Picture
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
6.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise 
 

8.8
7.9

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

46.5 dBA
50.4 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

GL Tactile
GL Tactile

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
No

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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

54 gf
55 gf

Actuation Force 
 

51 gf
50 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.6 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.7 mm
2.7 mm

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.1
9.0

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

3.7 ms
4.1 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.5 ms
±0.4 ms

Wired 
 

3.7 ms
4.1 ms

Receiver 
 

4.4 ms
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

10.7 ms
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

2.4 ms
2.9 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.7
8.8

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Wired

Key Press 
 

4.3 ms
3.6 ms

Key Release 
 

8.4 ms
7.5 ms

Data Transmission 
 

8.2
8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Multi-Key Raw USB
Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
Yes

Chord Split 
 

8.0
8.4

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.0 ms
4.7 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

14.6 ms
10.1 ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logitech G HUB
Logitech G HUB

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

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
0.0

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Not Compatible

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Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED

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