Customer Ratings & Reviews

Really great key board. I ended up upgrading for the fancy ones with the lights.

All round good first mechanical keyboard!!! I got the red switches linear keyboard! The sound quality would make Great ASMR video! I would definitely recommend and buy again the only downfall is the symbols on the F roll does not light up! Another downfall is the design font of the keys!

Have had this for a few years now and it’s still working great as ever. My other keyboard stopped working after 2 years but this one has lasted longer

Wow, never wrote a review on a keyboard before! This is a real beauty. I couldn't tell by the box what it looked like with the lights on, and the displays weren't plugged in. I wanted the letters & numbers to light, and that's what this did. A nice serious soft white light that complements the aluminum body. Super sharp looking on the desk. A lot more formal than the RGB one I had previously. Also feels solid. I like the mechanical keys, it feels fun to have to type with them. I also like the small footprint- the keys are good sized & well spaced, and still the keyboard doesn't waste extra inches around the sides.

If you like the feel and sound of a traditional keyboard, you'll love this one. The soft backlighting is a real plus in lower light situations. I've been using a Logitech wireless keyboard for years and didn't know if I'd like being chained to the computer again with a cable. But I've readily discovered I didn't need a fully mobile keyboard. The cable is long enough to occasionally place the keyboard on my lap as prior. Great keyboard.

Omg this is an awesome keyboard for anyone who remembers how much faster and accurate they could type on typewriters or the first IBM correcting Selectrics. I had never heard of a mechanical keyboard till I saw one at Best Buy, tried it, and immediately bought it. What a JOY!!

This keyboard is pretty amazing for the cost and looks great. Mechanical keys on this keyboard works amazing too and is not super loud like some other keyboards.

Works well and illumination is great. All keys function well.

I was excited to get another Logitech keyboard, specifically to use at work. I already have a Logitech illuminated gaming keyboard which is similar but the keys were too noisy to use in a shared office. This K845 comes with the Red Linear switches which are supposedly smooth but quiet. They are still a little on the loud side for me but my workmates have not complained about the "tap-dancing" sounds yet. Key strokes are smooth and precise and as a fast touch-typist, I have no complaints on using the keyboard. The layout of keys is good and I particularly like having obvious controls for music and videos (volume, play, pause etc.) A separate numeric keypad is a good addition too. The keyboard is comfortable to type on for long periods although it could have done with including a wrist pad. I was able to take the one I got with the gaming keyboard and use it with this one which is a slight improvement. Even with so many keys on a compact base, I don’t find the keyboard crowded and it is nice to free up some valuable real estate on my desk, without losing any features. The illumination feature is adequate but I was disappointed not to have the same level of lighting control as the gaming keyboard I own. You get to cycle through a few preset light configs but can’t create your own or find setups other have created. I shouldn’t complain as this keyboard is designed for office use and not gaming specifically but I had got spoiled from the other Logitech keyboard and mouse I own. If I forget that for second, the keys do light up well and you would have no problems using it in low-light conditions. I have a similar complaint with my gaming keyboard but I wish it was possible to have the functions on the keys lit as well. For example, to change the volume or play/pause, those features are on function keys at the top of the keyboard and only the F7, F9 etc. part of the key is actually lit. It would be great if when you held down the lit FN key, the function part lit up on the function keys. Included functions are brightness control, search, calculator, default music player, skip back, play/pause, skip forward, mute, volume down, volume up and light control for the keyboard. I like to have the brightness on the keys fade in and out slowly – the other features seemed a bit busy but this one strikes a nice balance for my work environment – eye catching but not distracting. I think Logitech call this one “Breathing” which seems apt for the pace of light change. The K845 is an attractive keyboard and looks much more durable than the plastic keyboard that came with my office computer. It is made of aluminum and the switches seem much more robust than standard plastic keys. In closing, I find this a huge step up from the original keyboard that came with my office computer and I find myself typing much more accurately now. I had already got rid of a wireless keyboard as it seemed to lose keystrokes and even the basic wired keyboard was doing that now and again. The K845 does not lose anything so far and I am looking forward to using it in my job for some years to come.

Pros: -Adjustable backlight (different patterns, brightness levels) -Fn activities provide useful access to certain computer functions Cons: -Not wireless Logitech has been making keyboards for many years and I have found their keyboards to be getting better and better. This full sized, aluminum feel, Logitech mechanical keyboard is pretty easy to use; I connected it to my computer as I turned it on and saw the keyboard lit buttons come to life. My computer loads rather quickly, so by the time I had to put in my windows pin, the keyboard was ready to go. The drivers downloaded automatically. There was nothing else for me to do but to begin using it. The keys make a loud clicking sound due to it having the cherry mx red switches and I love it. I do a lot of typing with stories or reports I write, and the clicking sounds make me feel like I'm using an old typewriter. Furthermore, the keys are soft when pressed on and sensible to touch for the computer to register. Another feature I like is that the keyboard is also able to adjust in the angle you want. It's not like typical keyboards that just have 1 tilting adjustment, Logitech included two, 4 and 8 degree tilt. This one has a little more options to what degree tilt you want. Finally, it's very easy to manage computer settings through the keyboard by pressing "Fn" and then the F keys on the top row to adjust volume level, keyboard lighting (only in the color white; allows for 5 different light patterns to choose from and brightness level), and skip, play, or pause media. The only downside I noticed is that this keyboard is wired, not wireless. I understood this keyboard was corded but as more things are moving to be cordless, I think keyboards should as well. To me, it was not a problem because I have a small docking station which I use to connect all my devices to. On the other hand, the attached cable is long enough for most if not all desk applications to connect it to a deskside laptop or a desktop. Overall I enjoy the typewriter feel and clicking sound of the keys. It having an adjustable backlight is a great feature that adds to the overall appeal as well. It is a definitely a top option for those considering a corded keyboard loaded with features or any keyboard for that matter.

HIGH QUALITY FULL STROKE MECHANICAL LIGHTED KEYBOARD REVIEW: LOGITECH - K845 WIRED MECHANICAL LINEAR KEYBOARD Best Buy Tech Insider Network REVIEW I normally use an Ergonomic Keyboard for heavy typing and a large gaming keyboard for most games. The K845 fits in the middle between 100% work or 100% play. If you only had one computer or the budget for only one keyboard, I could see this working well. It is satisfying to type on, and uses mechanical keys often found in higher end gaming keyboard for a fraction of the price. The backlighting on the keys is pleasant and not overpowering. A good value for the performance. FEATURES LIGHTING • Keys are bright (White Only), even in a well-lit room. (but not overly bright) • The 5 Light patterns are interesting, but not very useful beyond the initial novelty TYPING / STROKE • The keys have a great feeling, are very fast, and pleasant feeling to type. • My device has the “RED Linear Keys”. • I could see the full click keys being potentially bothering to someone in an open office environment. Home office or closed office is great. • Keys are where you expect them to be, so no big surprises there (this is good as sometimes keyboards change the size, shape locations of keys) SIZE • Slim design is about 20% smaller than my full sized Ergo Keyboard or my “Gaming” keyboard. • This size is a good thing for not taking up too much desk space, while giving you the full feeling of a standard keyboard. APPEARANCE • It is a little steampunk cool with its metal base and minimalistic design. • Overall, I like the looks a lot. I certainly can recommend this keyboard as a good solid feeling and great performing keyboard. I don’t know if it would replace your dedicated gaming keyboard (with more function keys). But it is a huge step up from a cheapo keyboard. I can see this finding a home just about anywhere. The minimal design is nice that does not take up any more space than absolutely needed. As a touch typist I appreciate the tactile feelings of the keys. I like the dedicated number keypad. I wish it also had a dedicated calculator button (even if only a tiny one somewhere). It is a well built and an affordable way to get a gaming capable and business ready keyboard.

This K845 keyboard from Logitech is excellent, a fine entry into the professional keyboard market from a company known for making amazing gaming keyboards! Now mechanical keyboards do not just have to be opulent, RGB vomit keyboards if one is seeking the excellent typing action associated with them. The action on this keyboard is smooth as to be expected with red switches. Red switches have a “linear’ travel, meaning that when you press the key, you push through a smooth stroke without any tactile bump or click to overcome. This keyboard should be an amazing transition for anyone coming from a membrane keyboard that most cheaper keyboards are supplied with. The key caps have a tacky feel to them—made of a porous plastic material. I actually enjoy the porous feel as it keeps your fingers from slipping off too easily in conjunction with a good, sloped angle to the keycaps. It also supplies the keyboard with a more subdued, matte look as opposed to a shinier finish. This to me, along with the white backlighting is more indicative of a professional or mature office setting. However, with the combination of the FN key + F12, you can cycle through five different fun lighting patterns to spice it up a little bit. I particularly enjoy the starlight “random” effect that lights up random keys individually as this looks good on the matte-gray keys against the aluminum deck. The keyboard deck as I said is an aluminum material, giving this keyboard a high-quality look. However, this is not the brushed aluminum of the more expensive counterparts in the Logitech lineup. Logitech does well stratifying their keyboard options through the different price rangers with attractive features that meet the expectation of the cost you are paying. Size wise this keyboard manages to have a very compact footprint on my desk while still being a full-size keyboard including a number pad. The idea of compact with a lot of professional keyboards now is to exclude the number pad which is an absolute no-go for me. For data entry and logging and Excel spreadsheet work, I find my use of a number pad to be essential to my workflow. Overall, I am enjoying this keyboard. I wish I could replace all the keyboards in my company with these keyboards as this is so much nicer to type on than outdated, years old membrane keyboards.

It takes just a little time to get used to this keyboard. It’s a great keyboard, but most of us are used to the shorter throw cheap keyboards that come with the typical desktop computer. Laptops and portable devices don’t have room for more than membrane keys, and many high-end computers have keyboards designed more for appearance more than function. A mechanical board has a totally different feel and look. The feel is a bit reminiscent of the old, bulletproof IBM keyboards from back when more money was spent on the human interface. Gamers are about the only among us who understand the advantages of mechanical keys. They are nearly indestructible; they are fast, and they give feedback so you know the key has been pressed. And they have a sound to them. True to a gaming heritage, this keyboard is available with a choice of different switches or keys. You can choose quiet, clicky, in between, and also real Cherry brand switches … for a bit more. That said, this is not designed primarily for gamers. There is no programming, no software suite with special drivers, and no exotic RGB lights. Yes, it’s lighted and has several fixed and motion modes to choose from, but that’s it, and they are only white. You plug it in and use it. That’s all. This is aimed at the serious computer user who spends lots of time at the keyboard and wants accuracy and comfort. Plus, a capable gaming keyboard. The build quality is very good. It feels like it has been made to last, and the aluminum base is cool in an understated way, and with its raised keys, it makes a definite visual statement sitting on your desk. It’s a full-size keyboard with a Numpad yet fairly compact at 17” x 5”, but it’s heavy enough to stay put. I got the Cherry red keys, and although they are considered smooth switches, there’s a definite click. However, it’s not so loud that in an office environment your associates will think you’ve taken up tap dancing. As it should be for a production or gaming board, the F1-F12 function keys are the default, and the alternate controls are triggered by the Fn key. If you want a top-notch production keyboard that’s also great for gaming, and a little noise isn’t a problem, this is an excellent choice.

The keyboard I'm writing about is the red switches model, this is the linear model. And I love the sound of the key clicks as I type. Maybe it's a throw back thing, maybe it's the feeling that I am accomplishing something as I type. Maybe it is just a comfort thing. But I love the sound that you get from this. Just like some of the original IBM PC/XT or PC/AT keyboards. Back when keyboards cost hundreds of dollars. And they didn't even have a backlight. Fast forward to this, and Logitech again comes up with a home run. This thing is cool in many different ways. The aluminum plate design, looks cool but is functional too to protect the keyboard from impacts. The lights on the keyboard help you to see what you are typing but also provide you with some different patterns. There are 5 of them - most notably on steady, a run through all of the keys one key at a time, and the breathing mode. All are cool and something will strike your fancy. My favorite is just on all the time. This is a comfortable keyboard to type on and I took time to write a long paper using this, before I came up with this comment. By the time I'm done with a paper of this length, my MacBook makes me want to use a real keyboard. This keyboard didn't make my hands and fingers hurt. Funny thing, I used this on my MacBook and it worked great! You have to know the Mac shortcuts as this is designed for Windows, it worked fine on my MacBook. What I like about this most of all is that it is a full sized keyboard, with a numeric keypad attached, yet it is somewhat compact. Certainly not the size of those old keyboards and that is a good thing! You'll love this I'm sure, it is a satisfying experience to type on it, it looks great, has excellent backlighting, and frankly it is a Logitech, so it will last. They say the keys were tested for 50 million keystrokes, and I believe it, but I just know Logitech stuff never lets me down.

The Logitech K845 Wired Linear Mechanical Keyboard is one of Logitech’s newer keyboards and is targeted both for regular users as well as gamers alike. It has a full 104-keyboard layout but has a smaller frame making it smaller than most regular keyboards (smaller than my Logitech K360). Being a linear mechanical keyboard, It offers the typing experience gamers love. Being touted having a Cherry Blue MX switch, a typing switch with tactile and audible feedback. It also works even when depressed halfway. This is great for serious typists but not serious gamers. Nonetheless, it will suffice for casual gamers. And like most gaming keyboards, it is also backlit. Given that it is only in white, this gives me the impression that it is targeting both regular users and casual gamers. It has five modes for lighting namely: breathing light, random, greedy snake, reaction and static. Clearly this appeals to the latter. It, however, is not Logitech G Hub further indicating that it is not exactly a gaming keyboard but a hybrid one. One thing I like about this keyboard is that it has an aluminum housing given that most gaming keyboards are entirely made of plastic. (I also have a Logitech gaming keyboard.) This definitely gives a premium feel to it. Overall, this is a great keyboard catering for most people. And while some may prefer a membrane type of keyboard as this like gaming keyboards are quite noisy. Nonetheless, I’d recommend this to people looking for a well-built keyboard.

The Logitech - K845 Wired Mechanical Linear Keyboard is a great addition to a computer or laptop. Tested the keyboard on my computer and two other laptops. What I love about the Logitech Keyboard is the ability to keep up with my typing speed. Typing around 110 wpm, some keyboards lag behind. Not so with the Logitech. When typing reports, creating presentations, and doing data entry, no lag time is experienced. The keyboard was comfortable and has a background light for nighttime use. I tested the keyboard on an older laptop that had Windows 10 and a new laptop I have with Windows 10. Both worked great. This made me excited as I work in the field. I recently took the keyboard with me at an assignment and was excited at how simple it was to just plug the USB into the laptop and not have a bunch of complicated download instructions. Just plugged it in and was good to go. Now, I carry it with me in my laptop case. For some, this may be inconvenient due to the size. However, for what I do, it makes my work life easier. The keyboard also appears to be pretty durable. I like that as well. PROS: Backlit Light Portable for Me No lag time Quick Setup CONS: Non experienced Lastly, thank you Logitech. Often purchase your products. Please make a backlit light in multiple colors (especially purple) lol My favorite color.

With a much larger selection of mechanical keyboards coming from various manufacturers, you tend to get the same complaint. It's too loud for those working in the office, becoming a distraction for many, or it's just too loud to use during a conference call. You then find yourself needing to mute yourself to take proper notes, as it becomes too noisy for the rest of those working on the same call. This keyboard strives to give you the keyboard experience you want, without the distraction! In the box, you'll find the K845 keyboard, with an attached USB A cord, providing enough length for most office set ups. It features a full 10 key, with adjustable legs on the bottom for extra angle for your preference. You'll find that the keyboard is quite functional, while being comfortable for everyday use. I can confidently say that this keyboard provides you with the keyboard you would want, with the satisfying typing, without the louder noises of others. The Logitech K845 might say "Cherry Red," but the keyboard is a well designed aluminum, with Cherry Red switches to signify the "quiet typing with a light touch." If you're looking for a stronger click sound and feel, take a look at the cherry blue model, which looks the same but provides for that experience. The lighting system included is fairly simple to toggle, using the function key located on the lower right side of the keyboard near the ALT key, and can be set through the F12 key. It provides 5 different lighting settings such as "Reaction" which simply lights up the key being pushed, a breathing light, a snake like scanning mode, static lighting, or a random setting which provides a twilight like experience across the keyboard, like a twinkle effect. There is no RGB controls on this keyboard, so it's just a nice bright white, with brightness being controlled using FN F1+F2. There are also media keys for the various multimedia functions found on many, using the Function keys for volume, skips, and play/pause functions. While Logitech is generally known for their great gaming keyboards and accessories with the need to install the Logitech app for use, this is really just a plug and play device. I found this worked well with both Windows based OS machines and also worked on my Mac. As of the writing of this review, the Logitech G Hub app doesn't recognize the keyboard, or adjust any settings. With the greater focus on work from home, this makes a great addition to your every day use needs, while providing you the Mechanical Keyboard experience you've come to expect from Logitech. If, on the other hand, you're looking for a more gaming focused keyboard, there are other great options provided by Logitech to satisfy your needs. For a plug and play keyboard, though, this is a wonderful option for many users!

When I received the Logitech K845ch Mechanical Keyboard with the Cherry Switches, it was to replace a gaming keyboard with many features and a lot of programmable color ranges. When unboxing this keyboard, my first thought was that I would try it out for a while and then go back to my gaming keyboard.   However, after spending a week with this keyboard, I have decided to make it my primary keyboard. As a writer, developer, and gamer, I am finding that this device's simplicity, along with the quality and feel, makes this the perfect fit for my needs. I don't need a bunch of fancy colors and color-coded layouts.   Pros • Small footprint is perfect for space-deprived desks. • Curved profile of the keys for reducing strain and effort while typing. • Heavy enough to prevent desktop creep without being too heavy. • 4 Degree normal and 8-degree angle with the legs extended. • Adjustable white illumination with FN F1/F2. • Five built-in lighting patterns with FN F12. • Works with both Mac and Windows. • Red mechanical switches are smooth without the heavy click of other switches. • Textured keycaps. • Clear and descriptive font. • Quality construction with brushed aluminum top and plastic base.   Cons • Does not work with the Logitech G-Hub software. • Only one lighting color - white.   Summary   The quality and simplicity of this keyboard surprised me. It's the perfect keyboard for my range of writing, programming, and gaming.

I specifically like to hear a nice snap or click when I am typing. So when I saw that this mechanical keyboard specifically mentions how nice the keys feel and click I had to give it a try. I am currently working from home and have been using a nice Logitech keyboard with a lot of hot keys for shortcuts. But it feels mushy at times and some of the keys are starting to wear out and stick. I have cleaned it a few times but it is just old already. I got this new Logitech K845 and have never looked back. It does feature some hot keys that you use with the function F keys, like volume, brightness, and calculator. The only thing I really miss was a button I had assigned on my old keyboard to open a specific file path. But other than that I have no issues. There is a full numeric pad and the keys light up. The lights can range from solid, to patterns with a function F command. It is very cool, but I usually just keep it lit up solid as the patterns are a bit distracting for me while I am working. Now for the best part, the feel. The keyboard is aluminum and plastic with a very high quality look and feel. It is nice and heavy and just feels great compared to every other keyboard I have ever used. The buttons are plastic but are mechanical, meaning the moving parts are metal and of higher quality meant to take more abuse. When I am typing there is no mistaking if you pressed a key or not, you hear and feel it. I love it! I can pound away at the keys and it just flows with a nice clicking that is so satisfying. In fact, I am typing this very review using it. The keyboard is also wired so no need to worry about changing batteries. I am always at a work station so a wireless keyboard has never been an essential for me. Plus with the lights, you would probably go through batteries rather quickly. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about this keyboard. Once you start using it, all other keyboards will feel like toys.

My beloved long throw 15yr old Dell keyboard died a couple of weeks ago and I needed a replacement. The chiclet style keyboards may be cute and low real estate, but they just don't cut it for lots of typing. I also find them useless for keyboard gaming. Enter the Logitech K845 Mechanical Switch Keyboard! The K845 comes with a choice of three types of keys: linear throw, tactile-quiet, and tactile-clicky. I chose the linear throw, as it seemed the closest to my old keyboard. The K845 keytouch is light, lighter than my older keyboard, but it still has to travel the entire stroke, which makes for (as least for me) very fast accurate typing. Gaming is also very fast because the key return time is also very fast. The linear keys are a little 'clicky', which I don't find objectionable, but it may not be to everyone's taste or office environment. Construction is quite solid, with a metal top and good heft, it won't slide around. The keys themselves are rated for 50 million clicks, so it should last a long time. The backlight is a nice touch. There are five lighting patterns, although there is really only one that you can use while at the keyboard. The others are just distracting while you're actually working. Too bad they didn't make it programmable. Layout is standard 102, with one extra key for additional functions (calc, music, play, next, last, etc) from the F1-12 keys. Fortunately, Logitech resisted the temptation to add extra keys (and additional real estate) to include these functions. All-in-all, the Logitech K845 is a good, solid replacement keyboard with excellent touch. Definitely recommended, especially since you can choose the key feel you want for your own taste and needs!