Logitech G915 TKL vs Keychron K1 V4 - Affordable vs Awesome?
194This is a video to compare the @LogitechG 915 TKL with the @KeychronKeyboard K1 V4 - these are two low profile keyboards, both "wireless" with a low profile design, high-quality finish, snazzy keycaps and much more to offer too. The G915 TKL is twice the price, is the K1 a valid alternative? Let's see...
The Keychron K1 V4 wireless is mechanical keyboard that's pitched as wireless (via Bluetooth 5.1) and has a number of highlights that includes a low profile design, high-quality look and feel and some nice features too. It's not without its problems though, as I'll show you.
See my review of the KeyChron K1 here - https://youtu.be/qj_kM1mrcHc
I bought this keyboard as an alternative to my favourite keyboard - the Logitech G915 TKL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqgZCZCZZHk
Hear just the keyboard sounds here - https://youtu.be/oAsjvEIurf0
The Keychron K1 is remarkably cheap by comparison.
See deals on the Keychron K1*:
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The official site - https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k1-wireless-mechanical-keyboard
The Keychron K1 has low profile switches are designed to be comfortable and easy on the fingers. Ultra-slim with low-profile Gateron red, blue or brown switches, it was 48% slimmer than conventional switches with an ultra-thin body of 18mm for a great feeling.
Type: Gateron Low Profile Mechanical Switch
Colour: Red
Number of Switches: 12
Actuation Force: 50±15gf
Pre-travel: 1.5 ±0.5mm
Travel Distance: 2.75 ±0.25mm
Behaviour: Linear
Sound Level: Quiet
Specifications of the Keychron K1:
Color: Black
Number of Keys: 87 and 104 keys
Switches: Low profile switches
Number of Multimedia Keys: 12
Main Body Material: Aircraft-grade aluminum
Keycap Material: ABS
Layout: ANSI
Backlit Types: 18
Backlit: Adjustable 4-level RGB backlit
Battery: 2000mAh Rechargeable li-polymer battery
BT Working Time (Backlit off on 87-key White Backlight version): Up to 190 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
BT Working Time (Backlit off on 87-key RGB Backlight version): Up to 110 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
BT Working Time (White backlit): Up to 36 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
BT Working Time(RGB): Up to 38 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
Connection: Bluetooth and Type-C cable
Bluetooth version: 5.1
Logitech G915 TKL:
The G915 TKL is a tenkeyless, wireless gaming keyboard from Logitech. This is a low profile keyboard that has both a low-slung frame and thinner keyswitches and keycaps than most. Logitech says these keyswitches are 25% faster than other, standard keys and result in a better experience (it is great).
Features of the Logitech G915 TKL include:
- 40 hours on a single full charge (with RGB on)
- 1,124 hours without RGB (135 days)
- Lightspeed wireless 1ms report rate or Bluetooth connectivity
- Multimedia keys and volume wheel
- Low Profile mechanical switches (half the height of traditional switches)
- Choice of GL Clicky, GL Linear and GL Tactile switches
- Lightsync RGB lighting
- Logitech G-Hub compatible
- Brushed aluminium alloy top case
- Lightspeed dongle storage spot and extender adapter
- Beautifully crafted aircraft-grade aluminum alloy frame
- Programmable macro keys (in function keys)
- Up to 3 onboard memory profiles
Other specs of the Logitech G915 TKL:
- 6ft/1.8m micro USB charging cable
- Onboard Memory: 2 Lighting Profiles and 3 Macro Profiles
- LIGHTSYNC RGB, per key lighting
GL Tactile:
Feedback Type Discernible Bump
Actuation Distance 1.5 mm
Total Travel 2.7 mm
Average Force 50 gf
Tactile Force 60 gf
GL Clicky
Feedback Type Audible Click
Actuation Distance 1.5 mm
Total Travel 2.7 mm
Average Force 50 gf
Tactile Force 60 gf
See the white G915 TKL here:
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