Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro vs G915 - A Long Term Review

The battle for the best low profile gaming keyboard comes down to two options: The Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro TKL vs the Logitech G915 TKL. The G915 price is high while the new Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro tries to improve on what Logitech did but does that make it any better or just the same thing from a different company?

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Is a Low Profile Keyboard Right for YOU?
0:30 - The NEW Razer DEATHSTALKER vs G915
1:34 - Main advantages of Low-Profile Keyboards
2:02 - form factor DS V2 Pro vs G915
3:19 - ABS keycaps on both, REALLY?
4:32 - Type Test (DS V2 vs G915 vs Wooting 60HE vs GMMK2)
5:27 - Sound, gaming & More
7:00 - Some Issues
7:18 - Deathstalker vs G915 Functional Differences
7:51 - COOLEST features on Deathstalker V2 PRO
8:36 - COOLEST features on G915
9:14 - More Long Term Issues
9:55 - PRICE (SHOCKING)
10:25 - Biggest advantage of the G915 over Deathstalker
11:05 - Which one would I buy?

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[ranz]

the downside of the Razer Deathstalker is no more. I can plug in a cable from a USB Charging device and have still the wireless connection to the PC.

[p]

The reason why I like low profile now is because I have developed really bad wrist pains. The flat keyboard really helps not aggravate my wrists when typing.

[Donesyboy]

I absolutely love the G915 which I've used for a year or two. It works great for switching between my work PC and my personal desktop on the fly and has an absolutely stunning battery life. One day I'll try Razer keyboards again but I had a series of lemons which forced me to try out the Logitech.

[tylerhuntley]

I upgraded from the G915 TKL to the Deathstalker V2 Pro TKL. I think the biggest differentiator is the minimal, office-friendly aesthetics with more solid keys on the Razer device. Also, the anti-grease key caps are a gamechanger. The slower wake up time on the Razer is annoying though. All in all, a very small upgrade, but considering I have to see it 50+ hours per week, I am happy with my purchase.

[krunchy]

The 915 keycaps are garbage. I've had to replace multiple keycaps because the coating wears off. Finding replacements is sort of pain since Logitech doesn't offer them. For the price of the board, they should be doubleshot. Otherwise I really liked the keyboard.

[Siamak]

One thing you never mention on your Razer reviews is the fact they don’t let you save lightning profile to the on-board memory and force you to use and have their synaps software running at all times, on the other hand on Logitech keyboard and mouses you can save all your custom lightning profiles to the on board memory.

[Niels_f]

I’m excited to see Logitech to respond to this with a follow up to the original G915. Low profile mechanical keyboards can be so comfortable to use, because there’s no need for a wristrest since the keys are closer to the desk. It also has a nice modern aesthetic to it. I’d really like to see such Keyboard in a 75% or 65% layout.

[rickym.]

In my opinion low profile keyboard are very underrated. Typing on them are gravy. My only problem with them are replacing the keycaps. And limited options in the current marketplace.

[francescob.]

making a spacebar that doesn't rattle must require some next level technology that we simply don't have in this era and none who is alive now will see it in their lifetime.

[UAEM]

The 915TKL is just amazing, battery life is good, latency is basically not there.
I had 2 915TKL's, a black clicky, and a tactile white one, I prefer the aesthetic of the white one and the tactile keys more.
I just wished they used Type-C USB instead of the Micro-USB.
It would be nice if they made a version where you can remove the numpad or remove it, since its wireless I don't think its much of an issue.

[bassxchill]

So I'm typing this right now on the G915 TKL. I'd like to say that this review is pretty spot on. However, I picked my kb up renewed for about $120, which I thought was a fair price for the hardware. The loose keycaps are a tad bit annoying at first but not an issue after a day or two. Volume rocker is loose but not to the point where I feel like I'm overshooting the volume I'm trying to change to. Battery life has been great. I love the instant reconnect and responsiveness. Definitely prefer the media/mode switches at the top of the G915.

As I side note, this is now my new main controller for fighting games. Anyone in the FG space knows that low profile switches are becoming popular on the new arcade hitboxes and as someone who has mainly played fighting games on keyboard the G915 hits the spot. Combo timing is spot on and with the brown switches I have a lot less accidental inputs.

[perativeX]

I've been using the Logitech G915 (Clicky switches) for 2 years now. It's an awesome keyboard. No latency, really comfortable to type on and is great for gaming. The only thing I would remove from it are those god awful, pointless G Keys on the left side. I am interested in going with the full size Razer Deathstalker V2 simply because it is very similar to the G915 without those horrible G Keys. However, I won't be buying one until the Purple Clicky switces version comes out. I find with Linear keyboards that the keys accidentally actuate when all you do is rest your fingers on top of them (not actually pressing the keys down) so Linear is too sensitive IMO.

[characterexecutable]

I've been using the G915 for almost a year and I've had a good time with it. It's responsive, the clicks are satisfying, and the instant connectivity and battery life are phenomenal. I've also used the bluetooth option when connecting to my ipad for quick typing and it's been seamless. I really wish the secondary keys had some kind of illumination though as that has been my biggest issue but aside from that, everything has been great.

[danandrei]

i got my 915 tkl for an absolute steal so I'm a bit biased, but I absolutely love it. Yes the keycaps are a major letdown but otherwise I have no issues with it, and I absolutely love the feel of the tactile switches. I feel like Razer completely ruined the point of the USB-C port if you can't use the keyboard while plugged in to a charger anyway, meaning you basically need a dedicated keyboard charging cable that stays plugged into your PC. Also, Logitech are bringing dongle-sharing to the G915 starting with the latest version of their software (It's a brand new feature so not surprised you missed it). Nice video overall, thanks

[fultzjap]

Thank you. My K740 was aging out, and I hated the G915 so bad I sent it back in an hour. Glad you convinced me to try my first Razer product, it is a worthy replacement and I love it.

[warspte]

so the razer doesn't move around on the mousepad while the logitech moves around on wood? i'm in shock.

[fuzzboxBBQ]

I adore my G915 TKL Tactile. It feels like the desktop mechanical keyboard for people that are used to laptops. Best of both worlds. I get that some people don't like how the keys "swim", as Dmitri put it, but IMO it gives it a bit of a softer feel, which is totally preferential.

[Arcynite]

Been using a G915 Clicky the past year ad absolutely love it. It really is true that there really is no other options in the wireless RGB low profile mechanical keyboard.

[tnykuuh]

I got the g815 (wired version of the 915) and I just can't go back to normal keycaps. I just love the low profile one too much now!

[ActionBrother]

The few things that stop me from buying a Logitech G915 TKL are:
- The very fragile and loose keycaps
- Special characters like punctuations not letting the RGB light through
- The ridiculously high price
I would love to all these points fixed/changed/improved and see the price go down to €150 instead of €230. On top of that, since I WFH and game, I don't need the 10 keys all the time. For that reason I'm thinking of getting the TKL version, but I would love to see a separate numpad in the exact same style so it fits perfectly. I'm prepared to pay €30 for that separate numpad, bringing the price to a total of €180.
I do also need my dedicated media buttons. I don't even look at keyboards that don't have them dedicated, so that is a major negative point for Razer.

Also, I don't think that "low profile keyboards" would be a "niche" segment if there were more and better options than what we have right now. People put their money in stuff that is good and worth the price. If the manufacturers don't improve, then people are never going to consider pulling the trigger to buy their product.