In contrast to other manufacturers, Logitech has been a bit reserved with new products recently. At Logi Play 2024, the manufacturer really let it rip and presented a whole series of refreshes of former long-running favorites. The premium G915 keyboard also got a successor, as did the high-end mouse circus. Not all cheap, but undoubtedly very exciting. We tested the new G915 X Lightspeed keyboard as well as the two mice Pro 2 Lightspeed and Pro
Logitech has long held back when it comes to high-end gaming hardware. Apart from a refresh of the popular G502, not much has changed in the last few years. This year the manufacturer has picked itself up again and both the G-Pro mice and the G915 keyboard have received new versions. In terms of price, these are again in the upper segment and you quickly notice that Logitech has given some thought to how they can improve these peripherals even further.
Logitech G915X Lightspeed (249,99 Euro)
The elegant Logitech G915 Lightspeed keyboard came onto the market around three and a half years ago and left an excellent impression. The new refresh version, available in black and white, is called the Logitech G915X Lightspeed and actually has some optimizations on board. And in addition to the full keyboard we have, there is also a TKL version without a number pad.
Once again designed as a low-profile keyboard, it impresses with a flat height of 22.6 mm, but should not be confused with the Corsair K100, which has a more chiclet-like appearance. The full keyboard impresses with its clean workmanship, not least the brushed aluminum top shell and its weight of 1080 grams with dimensions of 475 x 150 x 22.6 mm.
The layout is lush. At the top right there are four multimedia keys with a fine rotary control for the volume or whatever you can assign there. On the left there is a row of five freely assignable G keys, for example for macros, another four are above the F1-F4 keys. There are also switches for game mode, lighting and connection.
The G915X Lightspeed can be operated either by cable or wirelessly in 2.4 GHz mode; BlueTooth is also available. Logitech's Lightspeed technology ensures a virtually latency and interference-free connection. The battery life is also impressive. If you switch the RGB lighting to full power, it's over after around 36 hours; without lighting, the battery lasts an impressive 800 hours (manufacturer's information).
A lot has also changed under the hood, especially with the change of switches under the high-quality double-shot PBT keycaps. The G915 X now uses lubricated mechanical GL switches, which are available as click, tactile or linear switches. Our test sample is equipped with tactile switches. In contrast to the old G915, the stamps have the typical cross shape and are therefore easier to replace.
The trigger point of the tactile switches is 1.3 mm, the total key travel is 3.2 mm. The typing experience on the flat keyboard with the new switches is excellent. The switches respond quickly and precisely, both when playing and working. They're not exactly quiet, but there's no rattling and the typing noise is "soft" enough to not get on your nerves.
The configuration has a lot to offer. In addition to the usual settings for the Lightsync RGB lighting, some assignments can also be set, although this requires some practice. Thanks to key control via Logitech G Hub, you can assign up to 15 functions to each G key. Although this is not absolutely necessary, it can be an invaluable advantage for some people.
Logitech Pro X Superlight 2 Dex (169,99 Euro)
We continue with the elegant luxury mouse Pro X Superlight 2 Dex, which is available in black, white and pink. The Edelager is an asymmetrical mouse for right-handed users that works wirelessly and still only weighs 60 grams.
With ergonomics and dimensions of 125.8 x 67.7 x 43.9 mm, Logitech strikes a clean middle ground that fits almost all hand sizes. We found the ergonomics to be very pleasant, especially since the soft-touch surface of the sturdy housing ensures a good grip. Logitech has not used RGB lighting on this mouse, which ensures a good battery life of 95 hours in wireless operation.
Of course, the rodent can also be operated via a USB-C to USB-A cable. There is also a slot on the bottom for the Powerplay mouse pad, which is available separately for 139 euros, which completely eliminates the need for charging via cable. The power is simply transferred wirelessly from the mouse pad via a puck in the mouse while you play or work with it.
The mouse's features are very spartan, at least on the surface. Two mouse buttons with extremely precise optical Lightforce switches with a microswitch click feel form the heart of it. There are also two well-placed thumb buttons on the left side. The handy, clickable mouse wheel with its tactile but ultra-quiet grid is a dream. Nothing scratches, nothing rattles, that's how it should be.
There is high-tech under the hood. Logitech has equipped the Logitech Pro X Superlight 2 Dex with the new Hero 2 sensor and it brings a whopping 44,000 DPI at 88G and 888 IPS into the race. Also pleasing: In wired operation, the sampling rate is 1,000 Hz; in wireless operation via USB dongle, up to 8,000 Hz is possible, assuming a powerful CPU.
Logitech Pro 2 Lightspeed (139,99 Euro)
The Pro 2 Lightspeed is not dissimilar to the Pro X Superlight 2 Dex in terms of features and internals. However, Logitech relies on an ambidextrous, symmetrical design for the Pro 2, which is also available in black, white and pink. Since the thumb buttons are interchangeable thanks to magnetic attachment (switches and covers are included), the mouse is suitable for both left- and right-handed users.
The Pro 2 is slightly heavier than its more expensive sister, weighing 80 grams with dimensions of 125 x 63.5 x 40 mm. Operation is also possible here wirelessly or via a USB-C to USB-A cable. The battery life is 60 hours with and 95 hours without RGB lighting. This mouse also has a slot for the Powerplay Puck for wireless charging.
The features are similar to the Pro X Superlight 2 Dex. Spartan with two mouse buttons with optical Lightforce switches, two interchangeable thumb buttons and a clickable mouse wheel. The mouse wheel also has a tactile grid and is very quiet, but compared to its big sister it still makes slightly audible grinding noises, which could also be due to the test sample.
The same sensor works under the hood, i.e. the Hero 2 with 44,000 dpi, but only with a 1,000 Hz sampling rate; 8,000 Hz is reserved for the flagship. But the Pro 2 is also an excellent, precise and fast mouse that you can hardly go wrong with.
Conclusion
The G915 Logitech has made exactly the right adjustments to achieve real improvements over the previous G915 model. The keyboard has won my heart both when playing and at work and is seriously competing with my previous favorite, the K100 from Corsair - I'm a fan of low-profile keyboards. The fact that no wrist rest is included is easy to get over given the keyboard's low height. In short: A great piece, but unfortunately also brutally expensive.
The Logitech Pro The ergonomics are at their best, the switches are precise and the click behavior is just as fantastic as the ultra-quiet mouse wheel. Wireless operation works flawlessly with extremely low latencies. Expensive, but an absolute top product.
The Logitech Pro 2 Lightspeed is a nice rounding off of the portfolio, especially due to the symmetrical design and the interchangeable thumb buttons, which make the mouse a fine option even for left-handers. Great switches, an excellent sensor and flawless wireless operation also prevent the Pro 2 from becoming a bad purchase. Provided you have enough change in your piggy bank, because the price isn't cheap either.
