Keychron K2 HE vs Logitech G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL
Get the Keychron K2 HE. Unless you want a slim, low keyboard you can use without a wrist rest — then the Logitech G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL.
Keychron K2 HE
A compact wireless keyboard with adjustable magnetic switches and rapid trigger, extremely quiet to type on, for much less than the esports boards.
Logitech G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL
A slim, almost silent wireless keyboard that's as good for work as for games, and comfortable without a wrist rest.
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Both are wireless and quiet enough for an office. The Keychron adds magnetic switches with rapid trigger and pairs with three devices; the Logitech is far lower and feels like a good laptop keyboard.
- —You play competitive games and want rapid trigger.
- —You switch between a computer, a tablet and a phone.
- —You like a full-height mechanical feel.
- —You want a slim keyboard and no wrist rest.
- —You like a laptop-style feel.
- —You want per-game profiles in Logitech's app.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Magnetic switches with rapid trigger
- +2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired
- +Extremely quiet to type on
- −The case is tall, so most people will want a separate wrist rest.
- −Bluetooth runs at a low polling rate: game on the 2.4 GHz dongle or the cable.
- −Only a few switch types fit it, all linear.
- +Low profile: comfortable without a wrist rest
- +LIGHTSPEED wireless, Bluetooth and wired
- +Almost silent
- −No volume dial or media keys.
- −The switches aren't hot-swappable, so choose tactile or linear carefully.
- −One review found small build flaws: the rounded edges of some keycaps were cut off underneath.
Ready to choose?
- Is the K2 HE worth it?
- Is the G515 TKL worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.