Logitech K845 Mechanical Illuminated Keyboard, Mechanical...
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- LOW RISK (Score: 87/100) Logitech K845 Mechanical Illuminated Keyboard, Mechanical...'s reviews appear mostly authentic. Additional Concerns: Review dates show suspicious clustering patterns, which may indicate coordinated fake reviews. Low author diversity detected - some reviewers may have written multiple reviews. Positive Indicators: 100% of reviews are from verified purchases, which is good. 88% of reviews are detailed (over 100 words), which suggests genuine feedback..
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Most Helpful Review
"Life with the new keyboard is really awesome. I mean, I loved my Logitech G510, but it died after many long years of good service.I wasn't sure the keyboard would work, since it wasn't shipped as I would have expected. It was like someone took the keyboard off the shelf (in the product box) and slapped a shipping label on it. No outer packaging and protection other than how the manufacturer boxed it.I do more office related work at home these days and less gaming that requires the cool features and bells and whistles, and wanted to go to the mechanical keyboards for efficience with typing.I like the feel of the keys beneath my fingers, perfectly spaced for fast typing without having to pound the keys. The simple backlighting is perfect as well. No frills, just a simple efficient white light. The characters on the keys are unimportant to me as I don't look at the keys when I type, BUT... looking at the keyboard, I find the "font" of the key characters to be perfectly readable and very attractive looking.As for the "quietness" of the keys, it would depend on your definition of quiet. I chose the red because I'm a fast typist and like the smoothness of flow, so rather than going for the brown and quiet, I'm satisfied with my choice. The sound of the keys is not much louder than my old keyboard.Since I always use a wrist pad regardless of the keyboard, there was no adjustment to the height of the keyboard, which I actually found not as high as many complain that it is. I can use it comfortably without a wrist pad.I've had no issues with the lighting -- yet. So far so good. I couldn't see where to adjust the lighting. It didn't come with a manual so I had to go to the Logitech site to get that information. Not a biggie.For the price? It's well worth it.UPDATE: October 18, 2021. I noticed for the first time this morning when cleaning off my desk that the "M" key and the "ALT" key no longer light up. In fact the text is now dark gray. Not a big deal for me, since I don't need to look at the keyboard to type. I suppose this is what typing 95 wpm does to the keyboard. I'm still loving the keyboard and would definitely recommend!UPDATE: January 26, 2021. I've got a couple of keys that have "died". That is, they still work, but the key itself feels "dead" and you have to pound it with your finger harder to make it type out the letter. I'm going to be doing a good cleaning this weekend and hopefully that will help. Otherwise, I'll be reaching out to the manufacturer on this issue."
r_macke
I’ve been using the Logitech K845 for a while now, and it’s easily one of…
I’ve been using the Logitech K845 for a while now, and it’s easily one of the best keyboards I’ve owned. The mechanical keys feel incredibly satisfying — responsive, smooth, and with just the right amount of feedback. Typing feels fast and effortless, and it’s made a big difference in both comfort and productivity.The backlighting is clean and subtle, perfect for working in the evening without being too bright or flashy. The aluminum top gives it a premium, solid feel that looks great on my desk, and the adjustable tilt legs make it easy to find the most comfortable angle for long typing sessions.I also appreciate that it’s full-size with a number pad — great for work, creative projects, or gaming. It feels sturdy, dependable, and well-built, like it’s meant to last.Overall, the Logitech K845 strikes the perfect balance between design, function, and comfort. If you’re looking for a durable, high-quality keyboard that feels great to use every day, this one’s a winner.ian dorsch
I received this keyboard with the expectation that it was going to give a new…
I received this keyboard with the expectation that it was going to give a new feeling to my typing. After getting a recommendation from a friend, I am very happy with this keyboard for the feel of the keys and the overall build of it. It is great for gaming and gives some personalization for backlighting, but overall is a great keyboard for the avid typer.When first handling the keyboard when it comes out of the box, you can feel that it has some weight to it, along with a certain smooth feeling of the aluminum base. The kickstand clips in the back are secured well enough that you have to give a nice pull to place out of the keyboard to allow for an angled position.I went with the Berry Blue keys because, as an English Teacher, I type a lot for giving feedback and love hearing the click back of my keys on the keyboard. For some reason, it gives me a sense of urgency and satisfaction all at the same time. The accuracy and speed that this keyboard helps bring to my typing are amazing. There is just enough feedback/resistance on the keyboard that allows for a solid push and a lesser chance of me clicking the wrong key. There is a slight grove in each key that your fingers rest easily in when at a rest position and the backlight feature is great for adding a little flair to your desktop.The backlight of the keys can be changed with a function key on the keyboard, so you don't have to have a Logitech program on your computer to customize. You can change between different patterns of lighting and the brightness of the keyboard all from the keyboard itself.I got this keyboard for my iMac and, after plugging in the USB connector, had no issues starting up and programming to the OS. I had to identify where the buttons were to the shift keys and the computer did the rest. Just be aware that the windows button acts as the command button for the iMac OS. Mac users, you will know what this means.As stated before, I choose this keyboard for typing, not gaming. That being said, I do have a couple of games on my computer that I usually play in my free time (Minecraft, League of Legends, Destiny, etc) and this keyboard is really great for all those games. I have had no feedback issues yet and the click-to-reaction ratio has been one that I am very satisfied with. I know a lot of people look for color options, feedback ratios, and customizations of keys when looking at a keyboard for gaming and to be honest this keyboard does not offer that type of level of gaming. As for the once-in-a-while gamer, this is a great keyboard. When it comes to the loudness of the keys, your gaming buddy on discord can hear you type through your microphone...so in other words, perfect.Anonymous
This is my first mechanical keyboard. I purchased it a month ago. I got the…
This is my first mechanical keyboard. I purchased it a month ago. I got the version with the brown switches. I am very happy with this keyboard- it was what I was looking for.What I like:- Keys are easy to see in the day and in the dark- Lights are not tied to scroll lock and can be adjusted with the function keys- Solid feeling construction/ good weight- Good typing feelingWhat I don't like:- While most keys are lit, the symbols for things like media and volume controls are not. For instance, the little speaker icons under F9-11 are not lit, so if you need to adjust your volume in the dark you need to remember which keys do that.What you might not like:- Your brightness/ light pattern settings are not saved and will need to be reset everytime you reboot your computer.- The light color is white, but when you look at the keys directly it looks a bit yellow.- The key noises when typing can be a bit loud.The lighting is easy to see in the day and in the dark. The brightness can be controlled using the function keys. You can also control the lighting pattern with the function keys. This is not a keyboard where the lights are tied to the scroll lock key (and I love that). The brightness and lighting pattern you set is not saved. Whenever power gets cut to the keyboard that goes away and you will have to reset it. The default setting is solid lighting at the brightest setting. Luckily for me this is my favorite setting, but this may not be the case for everyone. The color of the lights is white, but if you look at the keys square on it looks a bit yellow.This is my first mechanical keyboard. I was expecting more of a clicky feeling when pressing keys (like a mouse click feeling). When typing, I tend to press the keys a bit hard. When I type like that I don't notice any difference in feeling between this and a membrane keyboard. The keypress is registered when the key is pressed about halfway down. If you type lightly then you can feel the switches engaging. I was still hoping for a bit more of a tactile feeling. The keyboard definitely has a "mechanical" sound to it when typing that can be a bit loud.Overall, I am very happy with this product. I hope it will last me many years. I would say if you want a nice backlit keyboard and also want to try a mechanical keyboard that isn't really pricey, this would be a good pick.a johnson
UPDATE (Aug. 24, 2025):In my original review I said the Keychron C2 was better but…
UPDATE (Aug. 24, 2025):In my original review I said the Keychron C2 was better but I'm sticking with this Logitech because the keys on the Keychron are labeled for a Mac. But a few weeks ago I've switched to the Keychron (and I already threw away the swappable Win and Alt keys, so I have "option" instead of Win (or the "Start" symbol), and the Command symbol (⌘) instead of Alt. But I'm so used to where these keys are that I don't need them labeled, and it doesn't bother me that they are for Macs). Also Print Screen, Scroll Lock and Pause/Break are labeled with unrelated symbols (like a microphone and brightness symbol), but I only use Print Screen and I know where it is. So while the Logitech is OK, I really like the look, feel and sound of the Keychron better.ORIGINAL REVIEW:I gave this keyboard 5 stars because it is well built, does the job fine and satisfies all my needs. But ideally Keychron would make a keyboard specifically for Windows (they provide replacement keys for Option->Windows and Command->Alt, but they don't for PrintScreen, ScrollLock and PauseBreak. And even though I rarely use those keys, it would bother me not having them properly labeled).I'm typing this review on the Keychron C2 Full Size Wired Mechanical Keyboard for Mac, which also uses red switches, and I like it more in several ways. The keys make a nicer, softer sound than the Logitech's keys. And the secondary functions of the F keys (like media/volume controls) are backlit, which they aren't on the Logitech. Though that's not a big deal because I only use Volume Down (Fn+F10) and Volume Up (Fn+F11).Also the Keychron's NumLock and CapsLock LED indicators are a nice, soft blue color, whereas the Logitech uses very bright, white LEDs (they are so bright & distracting that I covered most of them in black tape). And the Keychron has some nice touches like different colors for the letters & numbers vs. all the other keys, and a nice effect where the LED of each key slowly fades out and back in whenever you press them.So if the lack of proper labeling for the PrintScreen, ScrollLock and PauseBreak keys doesn't bother you, I recommend the Keychron over this keyboard.charlotte acha
Life with the new keyboard is really awesome. I mean, I loved my Logitech G510,…
Life with the new keyboard is really awesome. I mean, I loved my Logitech G510, but it died after many long years of good service.I wasn't sure the keyboard would work, since it wasn't shipped as I would have expected. It was like someone took the keyboard off the shelf (in the product box) and slapped a shipping label on it. No outer packaging and protection other than how the manufacturer boxed it.I do more office related work at home these days and less gaming that requires the cool features and bells and whistles, and wanted to go to the mechanical keyboards for efficience with typing.I like the feel of the keys beneath my fingers, perfectly spaced for fast typing without having to pound the keys. The simple backlighting is perfect as well. No frills, just a simple efficient white light. The characters on the keys are unimportant to me as I don't look at the keys when I type, BUT... looking at the keyboard, I find the "font" of the key characters to be perfectly readable and very attractive looking.As for the "quietness" of the keys, it would depend on your definition of quiet. I chose the red because I'm a fast typist and like the smoothness of flow, so rather than going for the brown and quiet, I'm satisfied with my choice. The sound of the keys is not much louder than my old keyboard.Since I always use a wrist pad regardless of the keyboard, there was no adjustment to the height of the keyboard, which I actually found not as high as many complain that it is. I can use it comfortably without a wrist pad.I've had no issues with the lighting -- yet. So far so good. I couldn't see where to adjust the lighting. It didn't come with a manual so I had to go to the Logitech site to get that information. Not a biggie.For the price? It's well worth it.UPDATE: October 18, 2021. I noticed for the first time this morning when cleaning off my desk that the "M" key and the "ALT" key no longer light up. In fact the text is now dark gray. Not a big deal for me, since I don't need to look at the keyboard to type. I suppose this is what typing 95 wpm does to the keyboard. I'm still loving the keyboard and would definitely recommend!UPDATE: January 26, 2021. I've got a couple of keys that have "died". That is, they still work, but the key itself feels "dead" and you have to pound it with your finger harder to make it type out the letter. I'm going to be doing a good cleaning this weekend and hopefully that will help. Otherwise, I'll be reaching out to the manufacturer on this issue.kasey
I have now been using this keyboard for a little over 1 week. So far…
I have now been using this keyboard for a little over 1 week. So far so good.My previous keyboard was a HyperX Alloy Elite with blue switches so this keyboard is a bit of a downgrade. Even though this is a full-size keyboard. it takes up less space on my desk compared to my old one which is a plus. The TTC browns have been a pleasure to use although I did have to get used to them as I was coming from a Cherry MX Blue switch. The keys have a high actuation point so there is a faster responsiveness than what I had previously. The keys also feel much lighter. When I first received the keyboard, I had to double-check the packaging to make sure I didn't get send a red switch because at first it was very difficult to feel the tactile feedback. However, after typing on the keyboard for a while I can feel it just fine.Overall pros and cons:Pros:1. Compact but full-size2. No fancy bells and whistles3. Backlighting is fantastic4. Very sturdy with quality construction and materials5. Keys are lightweight with a nice feel to them. Reminds me of the Dell keyboards so many of us used back around 2000-2010 era. The design itself is reminicent.Cons:1. Wish it came with a wrist wrest - I can't be too upset given the price point but I will definitely need a wrist wrest sooner than later2. This keyboard might be better for gaming than typing (it is marketed as a gaming keyboard) but for those of you who are strictly typists and not doing any gaming, you might look for a slightly heavier brown switch or look towards to TTC Blue switch model.3. Even though these are TTC Browns there is still a small, subtle, audible click while typing which I find to be fantastic. To me personally, it's a great balance that I wasn't expecting. Just forwarning.4. The keyboard doesn't have an onboard memory. If you take the keyboard from one computer to the next, it will not remember the lighting settings. It is rather easy to change the lighting, as all you need to do is hold FN & select F12. Takes about 5 seconds.What Customers Talk About
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