G815 and G915 already exist. Idk why they needed a refresh without a volume scroll and some hotkeys. Or the rgb.
Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
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Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#422This looks like a non-hotswappable board with proprietary switches, and it's still tied to Logitech's wireless dongles (which are notoriously bad about both causing and being super-sensitive to 2.4Ghz-spectrum interference). I mean, I _think_ the switches are proprietary -- the page has no real information about the switches at all, which is a bit like selling a computer by showing you a picture of the case and telli…
> I don't get who this product is for, other than maybe someone who has heard mechanical keyboards are cool but is daunted by doing any research into what mechanical keyboard options exist out there. Me, or anybody who needs a no-fuss, one-shot, buy-and-use-it-till-it-dies type of consumer. I don't care about changing switches. I don't care about DIY. While I'm perfectly capable, I don't want to spend time on that. I…
There are tons of boards like that out there for far less money
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#423Earlier quoted context omitted.
They're a bit on the obscure side, even among low profile keeb people. Very few boards support them (I think there's like a corne variant and maybe one or two other one offs), and they only come in 3 types.
I remember the 'US electrical socket with no ground pin' shaped stem form the V1s, and thought it was a shame that it was so hard to source keycaps for them. I never tried more than some loose switches I got on sale, since, you know. No broad support/interest, it seemed.
Luckily that's increased. MBK keycaps came out and which were some of the first to not have flat tops. Then they put out a colored variant, and there's been a few other companies readying new ones (MCC, WRK(work louder), and chicago steno if you want something really fancy). Nothing like mx mount switches though, with a few dozen group buys running at once but it's getting easier to find good stuff.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#424Earlier quoted context omitted.
Whilst I get your point - you might want to tone down the rhetoric slightly... I'm a mechanical keyboard aficionado - I've gone through everything from Das, to Annes, to WhiteFoxes, to Keychrons. (Yes, I did solder some of those...lol). My current daily driver is a Keychron K6 - but even I am seriously considering this Logitech. The spec sheet promises a battery life of 10 months (no backlight) - the Keychron K6 is f…
> I'm looking for a QMK wireless keyboard, but they're thin on the ground The issue with wireless keyboards and QMK is that Bluetooth is such a messed up protocol and to implement it QMK would realistically have to deal with proprietary binary blobs which they choose not to. I heard there's some work on "custom" 2.4GHz transmission modes but that's not as universal or ubiquitous as Bluetooth is. Maybe check out ZMK,…
I'd personally prefer some form of wireless which is specifically not Bluetooth. For one, I'm typing this on an old desktop that doesn't have BT of any kind and I don't want to have a dedicated keyboard for choosing my OS (I sometimes use windows on this computer).
Also, sometimes there's noticeable lag when typing on a BT keyboard (I have experience with an older Apple keyboard on an MBP and with a Keychron). I've never had such issues with either of my MS sculpt keyboard or Logitech mice and keyboards (nor with my Logitech lightspeed mice which are amazing, but I realize that's something else).
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#425Ah man. I just bought a G915 TKL, as the closest thing to what I really wanted, which was this.
I got the G915 TKL, too and love it. The only thing I wish for from this version would be the dual-labeled key caps with Mac keys... But I still definitely prefer the G915. What do you like about this more? Is it because it's less flashy than the G915, maybe?
Yeah, I don't care about all the gamer-centric stuff. I wanted a wireless keyboard with firm, low profile keys and the ability to switch between several Macs easily, ideally just by plugging my hub into the laptop. This is quite nice, but I had to use Karabiner to swap Cmd and Option on the left. I still haven't been able to get the FN and "menu" keys on the right to behave.
I'll have to look closely at this new keyboard, but it seems to check all the boxes, and I might buy one.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#426Logitech is no longer the great company it used to be, so I have decided to no longer purchase their products. I purchased a G Pro X Wireless Headset less than 2 years ago, and I'm already on my second warrranty replacement (3 total headsets.) Multiple parts on it seem designed to fail, and all of mine have failed in the same way. They use laughably small screws to connect the band to the arms that hold the earcups a…
Very weird, I've had the opposite experience. I used to think their hardware products were complete crap, but now I own a G Pro mouse, keyboard, and headset from them (they've definitely stepped it up in the design game at the very least.) Changed my headset to the G Pro X Wireless after having broken 2 SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless headsets, which for some reason decided to use a single plastic piece for the hinge…
I have a love/hate relationship with the G Pro X Wireless. I've bought 6 of them so far, 3 of which have died in some way (in all cases, the right or left click has stopped functioning). They're fantastic in every other way - I love the feel, the response time is great, the weight is great. I'll continue buying them for those reasons, at least until a competitor has all of the above plus my following wishlist:
Better build quality (a mouse should last more than 1-2 years, which is the average life I get out of them).
USB-C receiver. I hate having to use a dongle just for the USB-A receiver.
Better drivers. GHub is pretty bloaty.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#427This looks like a non-hotswappable board with proprietary switches, and it's still tied to Logitech's wireless dongles (which are notoriously bad about both causing and being super-sensitive to 2.4Ghz-spectrum interference). I mean, I _think_ the switches are proprietary -- the page has no real information about the switches at all, which is a bit like selling a computer by showing you a picture of the case and telli…
> I don't get who this product is for, other than maybe someone who has heard mechanical keyboards are cool but is daunted by doing any research into what mechanical keyboard options exist out there. Me, or anybody who needs a no-fuss, one-shot, buy-and-use-it-till-it-dies type of consumer. I don't care about changing switches. I don't care about DIY. While I'm perfectly capable, I don't want to spend time on that. I…
In that case, I would recommend looking into one of Keychron's low profile options. Firstly, they're about half the price of this Logitech board, depending on the size you choose to go with. Second, there's twice as many configurations to choose from (Full size, TKL, 75%, and 65%). Even further, they have higher quality and a greater variety in choice of switches, regardless if you choose Keychron's own or Gateron switches. They lack 2.4Ghz conncetion, but there is both bluetooth (with up to 3 paired devices) and USB-C wired connection available. While the logitech board does have USB-C charging, it doesn't explictly state that it supports wired use, which is an option I hold in high regard for wireless keyboards. Final bonus with the Keychron boards is not having to use Logitech's software. Personally, I haven't had any issues with their stuff, but I've seen many that have sworn off of Logitech completely due to buggy software. Stepping away from the personal use aspect, that software often adds yet another path for security vulnerablities. [1]
Didn't mean to go off on such a rant, but if helps even one person choose a better board than a Logitech, I'd say it was worth it. As someone who's used a Logitech board daily for 6 years, I'd recommend looking elsewhere - especially for the money.
>If it's adequately close to MX Browns, I'll get one.
In my experience with Logitech switches, you will be disappointed. I own boards with both Romer-G Browns and Blues. I kid you not that I've felt linear switches that had more tactility than either of these switches produce.
[1] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/razer-bug-let...
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#428Earlier quoted context omitted.
I like this one that seems similar to the logitech "mini" one. https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k3-wireless-mecha... It's low profile, has replaceable switches, can use a cable or bluetooth, is a fair price and has worked really well.
Wow - that’s only half the price! What’s the battery life like, and how fast is the wake up time? (I’m a Mac user in case it matters. )
Honestly I just use it wired and it looks like others are not impressed with the Bluetooth. Maybe one of them will chime in.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#429Earlier quoted context omitted.
> I don't get who this product is for, other than maybe someone who has heard mechanical keyboards are cool but is daunted by doing any research into what mechanical keyboard options exist out there. Me, or anybody who needs a no-fuss, one-shot, buy-and-use-it-till-it-dies type of consumer. I don't care about changing switches. I don't care about DIY. While I'm perfectly capable, I don't want to spend time on that. I…
There are tons of boards like that out there for far less money
Will it be so well rounded like the ones which are comparable in price with the MX (e.g. Das, Leopold, etc.), so I can buy one and use without any tweaking?
Or will they be supported by a warranty so well that they'll just send me a replacement without shipping anything back?
Remember, I've said I have no time. I want to plug and forget the device.
Re: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
#430> Compatibility: Logi Bolt USB Receiver[^11] > [^11] Not compatible with Logitech Unifying USB Receiver technology So you'll have to throw away your existing MX Anywhere 3 and repurchase this seemingly vaporware "for Business" variant[1] if you want a single transceiver for mouse+keyboard? Hmm... [1] https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-anywhere-3-f...
The decision to go from Unifying to Bolt is mystifying to me, since there's seemingly no user-facing benefit. It makes upgrading less enticing -- they should have either rolled out a new set of peripherals that all supported Bolt at the same time, or they should have rolled out an interim generation that supported both Bolt and Unifying.
Also, no USB-C? I now need to plug my Unifying Receivers into a dongle to go into my M1 machine. Yuck.