Since I have grown to like low-profile mechanical keyboards, I've been on a mission to try as many of them as possible. My latest victim is the Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL, a gaming keyboard with low-profile switches that give it a slim form factor. Its feature set seemed to check all my boxes — wireless, white, compact, fast, and comfortable.

Hence, I politely asked Logitech if they could send me the white variant with brown tactile switches, so I could take it for a spin and share my thoughts on it. After a week of testing, one thing that I can safely conclude is that the G515 Lightspeed TKL has definitely made a space for itself in a crowded category of affordable, low-profile gaming keyboards among the likes of Razer, Asus, Corsair, and more.

About this review: Logitech sent me the G515 Lightspeed TKL for this review, but did not have input into its contents.

Pricing and availability

The Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL is the most affordable option among its G series wireless gaming keyboards. Available for $130 pretty much anywhere you look, it's significantly cheaper than the G915 X and the G915 X TKL. You can choose between white and black colorways, either of which can be paired with Logitech's GL low-profile tactile or linear switches. I'm reviewing the white variant, but you might want to grab an ongoing deal on the black one if it suits your style.

What I liked

Looks good, feels great

The design of the G515 Lightspeed TKL is what made me consider reviewing it in the first place, so I was excited to see how it would feel in my hands. After unboxing it, I was duly impressed with the eye-catching white and gray colorway, the smooth matte texture of the PBT keycaps, and the overall heft of the construction despite being completely plastic. Logitech's G915 X TKL features an aluminum top plate, but for the G515, the company had to go with an all-plastic build to bring down the price.

I was duly impressed with the eye-catching white and gray colorway, the smooth matte texture of the PBT keycaps, and the overall heft of the construction

The low-profile form factor naturally translates to a slim, sleek design, but at the same time, the keyboard doesn't feel too thin or cheap at all. The TKL design is one of my favorites, as I'm always glad to have a dedicated navigation cluster, well-spaced-out arrow keys, and a full row of function keys. Logitech thankfully went with shine-through legends that are not only useful in the dark, but also enhance the looks of the keyboard.

Smooth gray plastic covers the underside of the keyboard and wraps around it to form a lip at the top, containing buttons for the Lightspeed and Bluetooth connections as well as one for activating the Game Mode. You also have handy Caps Lock and battery indicators. There are plenty of rubber feet to keep your keyboard in place, plus the dual-step kickstands are convenient and well-built. I used the keyboard only in the 2.4GHz (Lightspeed) mode, and I haven't had to charge it a second time yet.

The typing experience is what impressed me the most on this keyboard. Being a low-profile model, I expected it to feel relatively fast, but I didn't anticipate how comfortable and error-free my typing would be. Low-profile keyboards usually come with some sound-dampening foam and pre-lubed switches, but these additions have been leveraged fully on the G515 TKL, something I don't always come across on keyboards from the bigger brands.

Low-profile keyboards usually come with some sound-dampening foam and pre-lubed switches, but these additions have been leveraged fully on the G515 TKL.

Coming to the software, Logitech's G Hub is one of the most mature programs in its category, and that clearly shows in its clean UI and suite of features. Whether you want to cycle through the RGB lighting modes (one of which mirrors your screen colors on the keyboard), remove the keys and assign multiple functions to the same key, or dial in macros for your MMORPGs or work, the software has it all. You might need to spend some time with it to learn the ropes, but for those who love customizing layers and leveraging macros, it's undoubtedly one of the most featured-packed suites.

Another useful addition for gamers is the Game Mode, which can disable a pre-selected set of keys during gaming, so you are never disturbed by stray keypresses. You can configure the keys you want to disable in G Hub and then activate the mode instantly with the dedicated button on the top-left of the keyboard. There are even multiple profiles that you can tweak separately in G Hub, each with its own lighting settings and key assignments.

What I disliked

Minor quality issues and some awkward misses

The G515 Lightspeed TKL hits a lot of the right notes for both gamers and professionals, but it does miss out on things that would have made it a near-perfect offering. For instance, it lacks dedicated media buttons or a volume roller that are seen on many of its competitors at the same price point. I also noticed some quality issues on the legends, which made them appear slightly darker at the bottom, affecting the look of the RGB lighting. It's not something you'd easily notice, but once you see it, it'll keep nagging at you.

The price of the G515 Lightspeed TKL might be in the same range as its competitors, but considering that Logitech's nearly identical G915 TKL currently retails for around the same price, features the aforementioned media buttons and volume roller, and offers three switch options, one might be tempted to skip the G515 Lightspeed TKL.

Should you buy the Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL?

You should buy the G515 Lightspeed TKL if:

• You are looking for a high-quality gaming keyboard from a trusted brand
• You want something that doubles up as a fast and comfortable keyboard for work
• You prefer the silent typing experience of low-profile switches

You should avoid the G515 Lightspeed TKL if:

• You want to hot-swap switches
• You can't do without dedicated media buttons or a volume wheel