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Logitech K855 Wireless Mechanical TKL Keyboard (Linear) - Graphite $119.00 + $9.90 Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ PCByte

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Logitech K855 Wireless Mechanical TKL Keyboard (Linear) - Graphite $119.00 + $9.90 Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ PCByte
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misu p on 06/09/2022 - 19:11 pcbyte.com.au (2684 clicks)
Last edited 06/09/2022 - 21:49 by 1 other user

I was looking for a Wireless mechanical TKL keyboard and Logitech has just launched their Logitech Signature K855 Wireless Mechanical TKL Keyboard (Linear).

Pros:
Logitech Wireless + Bluetooth
Mechanical
Cherry stems
Good battery - 3 years
Replaceable battery - 2xAAA

Cons:
No backlight - probably why it has good battery
No idea about the TTC keys
I think the caps are ABS

The blue one looks amazing but my setup is not really blue so Graphite suits me better.

They have other Logitech deals too: https://www.pcbyte.com.au/c/deals-logitech-deals-3250

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  • beebul on 06/09/2022 - 19:23

    How noisy is it?

    Also do you have a link to the blue?

    • happychappy1 on 06/09/2022 - 19:55
      +1

      Probably noisy if you bottom out, but if you don't then it won't be as noisy a blue/clicky one.

    • misu p on 06/09/2022 - 20:28

      There is no blue, just linear reds.

      • beebul on 06/09/2022 - 21:45

        The OP mentions there is a blue colour (not switch) one in his post…

        "The blue one looks amazing but my setup is not really blue so Graphite suits me better."

        • misu p on 07/09/2022 - 07:24

          The blue is not on sale at PC Byte.

  • eug on 06/09/2022 - 19:45
    +2

    Delivery to Brisbane is $9.90 making it $128.90.
    Alternatives are the Keychron K8 for $129 delivered with RGB and hot-swappable switches, or the $169 K8 Pro for more thock.

    • Larsson on 06/09/2022 - 20:14
      +2

      Can confirm K8 Pro is thocky stock. I like it.

      Paid to get it shipped from Keychrone because it was either not in Australian retailers or I missed it. But paid ~$220, sad times.

      • eug on 06/09/2022 - 20:16
        +1

        Have you considered Cerakeys for even more thock?
        If only it wasn't $230 for the keycaps alone. :(

    • misu p on 06/09/2022 - 20:34
      +1

      I had the K8 (I am typing on a K6 now that I borrowed from a friend), you have to recharge it a lot or keep it plugged in + bluetooth is not my game. Bluetooth does not wake up my PC from sleep, wireless does, I cannot unlock my HDD before the OS loads… etc. Also Bluetooth does not work in the bios… or before the OS loads.

      So the thock is great with keychron, but I do not like:
      1) the bluetooth connection, Logi Bolt is Bluetooth but it works in the bios, it does not need drivers.
      2) the keycaps on the K8 (they fade, a friend managed to basically take the writing off the cap together with the color)
      3) battery life… I prefer the 3 year battery life + replaceable batteries.

      I like the backlit (not the RGB) but I do not need it.

      • eug on 06/09/2022 - 20:56
        +1

        Bluetooth does not wake up my PC from sleep, wireless does

        You can also use your mouse for that.

        I cannot unlock my HDD before the OS loads

        How is it locked?

        Also Bluetooth does not work in the bios… or before the OS loads.

        If you're entering your BIOS regularly then that could be a hassle. I do it maybe once a year or two so I wouldn't have any issues plugging a USB cable in for those days. That said, my keyboard is on a tray so I don't actually need it to be wireless since it doesn't move.

        the keycaps on the K8 (they fade, a friend managed to basically take the writing off the cap together with the color)

        The Logitech uses ABS as well and doesn't look to be double-shot so you might have the same problem eventually. The K8 Pro uses double-shot PBT keycaps.

        3) battery life… I prefer the 3 year battery life + replaceable batteries.

        OK that's reasonable, the Logitech is for you then.

        • misu p on 06/09/2022 - 21:15
          +1

          I really tried to stay away from Logitech because of the keycaps not being cherry compatible… they are now so I will change them asap. I already have like 5 PBT keycap sets already.

          If I did not want to try this keyboard the K8 Pro with XDA caps would have been my other choice…. I really like the thuck… If I do not like it…. I will sell it and change it… we shall see, I still think it is a good price.

        • Laserface on 07/09/2022 - 09:21

          Keychron K3 here and I have never been more disappointed with a products battery life than this keyboard. its abysmal. I have to leave it plugged in, it takes far too long to wake up and reconnect and then wake up the PC.

          that said my previous keyboard was a Logitech K810 which actually had decent battery life between charges.

          These new logitech keyboards are very appealing to me for those reasons.

          • eug on 07/09/2022 - 11:17

            @Laserface: Depending on your desk aesthetics, if you get a keyboard tray you'll never see the cable so you can always leave it plugged in. It might be better for your posture too. :)

            It's not a solution to the battery life problem (some people have swapped the battery for a much larger one), but since keyboards usually don't move much there isn't a big advantage to them being wireless apart from aesthetics which is a valid reason in some setups.

            If thockiness, RGB, or being able to hotswap switches isn't needed then there's probably not much point in going for more enthusiast brands like Keychron.

            • Laserface on 07/09/2022 - 12:30

              @eug: I got the K3 because there was no logitech equivalent to my beloved K810 when it died.

              not long after that they brought out K855 which is basically what I wanted, but now im $180ish in the hole on the K3 including the 2 different sets of switches I've bought to get it how i like it.

              • eug on 07/09/2022 - 13:15

                @Laserface: What about getting a nice custom USB cable and leaving it plugged in?

                • Laserface on 07/09/2022 - 13:23

                  @eug: I do, but thats not why I bought a wireless keyboard. Sometimes I move my laptop to the TV and need it there.

                  for that I just use a logitech wireless keyboard that I never have to charge because they actually have decent battery management.

                  • misu p on 14/09/2022 - 10:18

                    @Laserface: I do not believe it is about battery management that much, it is about the lights. I have a Corsair K63 too and on Bluetooth (not on wireless) and without lights it discharges in 10 times longer than with lights and on wireless.

  • Larsson on 06/09/2022 - 20:14

    Any word on its latency? I guess not the best one for gaming?

    • misu p on 06/09/2022 - 21:15
      +1

      Logitech says it is good… I could not find any independent reviews, Logi Bolt is quite new.

  • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 06/09/2022 - 20:16
    +2

    I should mention that I have seen this keyboard up close and the keycap legends look like they are stickers that are stuck on.
    You can see this clear glossy outline around each letter so it looks like if you scratch it with your nail you could peel it off. Might bother some people.

    • misu p on 06/09/2022 - 20:39

      Thanks for the feedback, I did not really see it in person.

    • misu p on 14/09/2022 - 10:15

      I confirm the stickers… definitely not optimal but not a dealbreaker for me as they will get replaced with some custom keycaps anyway.

  • boredofficeworker on 06/09/2022 - 20:42

    If they are using the same shitty keycaps as the 915, I’d expect them to wear away before long. I love the keyboard itself but the keycaps are the WORST I’ve ever owned.

  • Smank on 07/09/2022 - 12:26

    "Replaceable battery - 2xAAA" no USB charging is a pro??

    • eug on 07/09/2022 - 13:21

      It's both a pro and a con. It's a pro because you can just plug it in and recharge it, but after a few years the li-ion battery will wear out and it won't last as long. It can be replaced but you'll need some technical knowhow.

      A keyboard that uses AAAs can run off rechargable NiMH cells. When it runs low just swap in your second set and it's back to 100% charge in seconds. If the cells wear out in 5 years time just get some new replacements.

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 07/09/2022 - 19:00
      +2

      AAA battery is a pro because you can easily replace them when needed and as other comment said with spare battery you can instantly swap battery and use.
      Many people do not know how to replace a built in lithium battery and they will throw away the device when it stops charging.
      So average lifespan of built in lithium is 2-3 years. While lifespan of AAA battery device is infinite or until the keyboard physically breaks which can be 10-20 years of normal use.

    • misu p on 14/09/2022 - 10:13

      A definitive pro, like the other explained. It is the same with phones… I have 2 perfectly usable phones where the battery does not hold a full day charge anymore… I would love to replace the battery but to replace it costs more than the phone.

  • misu p on 14/09/2022 - 10:24

    If anybody wants a quick review. The keyboard has a metal top, and plastic bottom. When you hold it in your hand it feels lighter than expected (aka feels cheaper) but it does not move on my mousemat.
    The keys are with stickers, they are ok but I have another set of keys coming and I will be changing them ASAP. Chery stems ftw.

    I really like the floating keys as they will be easier to clean compared to the Keykron. The keys do not "thuck" as the keykron K6 does but I think it is because of the keycaps, I changed a few of them with PBT and the sound is much better, still not as good as Keykron but not that far either. The Keykron was modded anyway so that is probably why the sound is better.

    Overall, I am happy, back to TKL that is my sweet spot. Honestly, I have been looking so long for a wireless (not bluetooth) TKL, floating keys keyboard with a good battery that I just feel good about having for now. Besides the Corsair K63 which does not have a good battery, there is nothing else on the market.

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 14/09/2022 - 15:59

      "The keys are with stickers,"

      I think they are tougher than stickers, I just remembered they looked like stickers. I think they will hold on better than normal stickers.

      • misu p on 15/09/2022 - 13:50

        You are right, but they will not hold as good as doubleshot ones that I believe will outlive me.

        • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 15/09/2022 - 19:24

          Yeah I hear dye-sub is pretty damn durable as well.
          And Logitech are not using dye-sub because that process literally stains into the plastic. Logitech seems to be using some kind of "semi permanent sticker" method I don't know what it's called really.

    • misu p on 15/09/2022 - 13:55

      Oh, 1 more thing, the keyboard does not have the Print screen button, Pause and Scroll lock. I have never used Pause and Scroll lock but I use a lot Print screen… so that part is a shame.

      The media keys work just fine in Linux with a chrome window playing Youtube Music (my Corsair worked like that too), I was afraid that they would not but all good on that front..

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