Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB vs Razer BlackWidow Elite

Which Keyboard Is Better?

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB
Razer BlackWidow Elite

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Our Verdict

Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB

Razer BlackWidow Elite

The Logitech G815 LIGHTSYCN RGB and the Razer BlackWidow Elite share a lot of similarities feature-wise. The main differences are that the Logitech is a low-profile keyboard with proprietary GL switches, while the Razer has a more standard height and uses Razer switches. Both keyboards are available in tactile, linear, and clicky switch options. Every key on the Razer is macro-programmable, but on the Logitech, it's limited to the column of dedicated macro keys only. Logitech's G HUB software is available for macOS, while Razer's Synapse 3 isn't. The Razer comes with a wrist rest, although the Logitech is comfortable to type on without one due to its low profile.

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Variants

  • G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB (Black)
  • BlackWidow Elite (Black)

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 
 

8.7
8.6

Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.8
8.0

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture 
 

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Top Picture
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Size 
 

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

Height 
 

0.8" (2.1 cm)
1.7" (4.3 cm)

Width  

18.7" (47.5 cm)
17.5" (44.5 cm)

Depth 
 

5.9" (14.9 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
9.1" (23.1 cm)

Weight 
 

2.20 lbs (1.000 kg)
2.67 lbs (1.210 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Build Quality Close Up 
 

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Build Quality Close Up
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Razer BlackWidow Elite Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
6.0

Side Picture 
 

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Razer BlackWidow Elite 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")
33.9 mm (1.3")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

4.5
2.4

Customizability Overview 
 

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Razer BlackWidow Elite Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Mixed
No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Kailh Low Profile Choc
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

No
Yes
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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture 
 

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Backlighting Picture
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Razer BlackWidow Elite Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max 
 

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Brightness Max
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Razer BlackWidow Elite Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min 
 

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Brightness Min
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Razer BlackWidow Elite Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
9.0

White Shot 
 

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB White Shot
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Razer BlackWidow Elite White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.6 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
Not Detachable
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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
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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 
 

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Extra Features
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Razer BlackWidow Elite Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
No

Control Knob 
 

No
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Num Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture 
 

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

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

7.9
7.5

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

50.4 dBA
52.0 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

GL Tactile
Razer Orange

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Key Switch Actuation Graph
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Razer BlackWidow Elite Key Switch Actuation Graph

Operating Force 
 

55 gf
52 gf

Actuation Force 
 

50 gf
41 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.5 mm
1.7 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.7 mm
3.9 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
8.9

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Single-Key Latency Graph
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Razer BlackWidow Elite Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection 
 

4.1 ms
5.0 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.4 ms
±0.4 ms

Wired 
 

4.1 ms
5.0 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

2.9 ms
3.4 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.8
8.0

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Multi-Key Latency Graph
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Razer BlackWidow Elite Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

Key Press 
 

3.6 ms
5.1 ms

Key Release 
 

7.5 ms
30.6 ms

Data Transmission 
 

8.7
7.7

Multi-Key Raw USB 
 

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Multi-Key Raw USB
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Razer BlackWidow Elite 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
No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
Yes

Chord Split 
 

8.4
8.4

Chord Split Graph  

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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB Chord Split Graph
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Razer BlackWidow Elite Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

4.7 ms
4.6 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

10.1 ms
8.1 ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logitech G HUB
Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

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 
 

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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G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB
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Logitech G815 LIGHTSYNC RGB

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