Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED vs MX Mechanical

Which Keyboard Is Better?

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Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED
Logitech MX Mechanical

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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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Variants

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

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Main Differences for
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Gaming 
 

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Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Top Picture Sample

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Size 
 

Locked
Locked

Height 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)
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Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Build Quality Close Up Sample

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Keycap Material  

Locked
Locked
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Ergonomics 
 

N/A
N/A

Side Picture  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Side Picture Sample

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Logitech MX Mechanical Side Picture Sample

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Curved/Angled 
 

Locked
Locked

Split Keyboard 
 

Locked
Locked

Key Alignment 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Incline 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Medium Incline 
 

Lock°
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Home Row Height 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

N/A
N/A

Customizability Overview  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Customizability Overview Sample

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Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Locked
Locked

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Locked
Locked

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Locked
Locked

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Locked
Locked

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

Locked
Locked

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Locked
Locked

Mechanical Switch Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

Magnetic Switch Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Locked
Locked

Backlight Features 
 

N/A
N/A

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Backlighting Picture Sample

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Brightness Max  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Brightness Max Sample

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Logitech MX Mechanical Brightness Max Sample

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Backlighting  

Locked
Locked

Brightness Min  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Brightness Min Sample

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Logitech MX Mechanical Brightness Min Sample

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RGB 
 

Locked
Locked

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Locked
Locked

Effects 
 

Locked
Locked

Software Controllable 
 

Locked
Locked
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Backlight Clarity 
 

N/A
N/A

White Shot  

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Locked
Locked

Detachable 
 

Locked
Locked

Length  

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Locked
Locked
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Wireless Versatility 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

Locked
Locked

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

Locked
Locked

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Type 
 

Locked
Locked
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

N/A
N/A

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

Lock
Lock

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Locked
Locked

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Locked
Locked
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Extra Features Sample

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Media Keys 
 

Locked
Locked

Trackpad / Trackball  

Locked
Locked

Scroll Wheel 
 

Locked
Locked

Control Knob 
 

Locked
Locked

USB Passthrough 
 

Locked
Locked

Numpad  

Locked
Locked

Windows Key Lock 
 

Locked
Locked

Lock Indicator  

Locked
Locked
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Key Spacing 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")
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Typing Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Typing Sample  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Typing Sample Sample

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Average Loudness 
 

Lock dBA
Lock dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

Locked
Locked
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Key Switch Actuation Graph Sample

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Logitech MX Mechanical Key Switch Actuation Graph Sample

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Initial Force 
 

Lock gf
Lock gf

Peak Tactile Force 
 

Lock gf
Lock gf

Actuation Force 
 

Lock gf
Lock gf

Bottom-Out Force 
 

Lock gf
Lock gf

Pre-Travel Distance 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Total Travel Distance 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm
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Adjustable Input Granularity 
 

N/A
N/A

Input Linearity Graph  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Input Linearity Graph Sample

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Analog Output Graph  

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Top Deadzone 
 

N/A
N/A

Bottom Deadzone 
 

N/A
N/A

Detection Ratio 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Step Depth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Wobble Video Sample

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Logitech MX Mechanical Wobble Video Sample

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Switch Name 
 

Locked
Locked

Switch Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Feel 
 

Locked
Locked

Output Type 
 

Locked
Locked
Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Single-Key Latency Graph  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Single-Key Latency Graph Sample

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Logitech MX Mechanical Single-Key Latency Graph Sample

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Best Connection 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±Lock ms
±Lock ms

Wired 
 

Lock ms
N/A

Receiver 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Bluetooth 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Multi-Key Latency Graph Sample

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Connection Evaluated  

Locked
Locked

Key Press 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Data Transmission 
 

N/A
N/A

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Multi-Key Raw USB Sample

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Logitech MX Mechanical Multi-Key Raw USB Sample

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Connection Evaluated  

Locked
Locked

USB Polling Rate 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Locked
Locked

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Locked
Locked

Chord Split 
 

N/A
N/A

Chord Split Graph  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Chord Split Graph Sample

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Logitech MX Mechanical Chord Split Graph Sample

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

Lock ms
N/A
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED Software Tour Sample

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Logitech MX Mechanical Software Tour Sample

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Software Name  

Locked
Locked

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Locked
Locked

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Locked
Locked

Onboard Memory 
 

Locked
Locked

Profiles 
 

Locked
Locked
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Computer Compatibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Windows 
 

Locked
Locked

macOS 
 

Locked
Locked

Linux 
 

Locked
Locked

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Android 
 

Locked
Locked

iOS 
 

Locked
Locked

iPadOS 
 

Locked
Locked

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked
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Black
G915 LIGHTSPEED
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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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Black
G915 LIGHTSPEED
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Graphite
MX Mechanical
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Black
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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Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED

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