Logitech K845ch Mechanical Illuminated Keyboard, Cherry MX Switches, Strong Adjustable Tilt Legs, Compact Size, Aluminum Top Case, 104 Keys, USB Corded, Windows (Cherry Blue Switches)

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.

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.

So, I will make this one short and sweet. I love everything about this keyboard. It is full size , the keys are textured, the lighting is perfect (it is not RGB but it is illuminated), and I was going to use this for work and just kept it for home because of how nice it felt. The ONLY con that I have to this keyboard is the lack of a wrist rest. I was going to try to use the one from my old Razer keyboard, but it is too tall -- this keyboard is very slim form factor. Also, the brown switches are heavenly. I used blues and loved them, switched to red and got used to them, but they always felt mushy; these are the perfect in between.

I'm glad that we've reached the point where a well-built, comfortable, AND aesthetically pleasing keyboard - from a reputable brand, no less - can be had for CDN$80.(I've owned several mechanical keyboards over the past ten years - it was a hobby of mine to collect them - and they've all been pricier (easily over CDN$100) than this one.)This board has a solidly built metal faceplate with the keys mounted floating-style, which makes it easy to keep clean.The backlighting is pleasant, but I think this keyboard would still be worth the price even without it. The three lock indicator lights (NumLock, CapsLock, and ScrollLock) are bright and clear, but not glaring.I swapped in my existing set of translucent keycaps with impact-dampening O-rings, and it was an entirely painless process. They've never looked better. The minimalist style of this board puts the focus on the keys. No chunky trim, no garish decals.Before my mechanical keyboard days, my daily driver was the old Logitech Illuminated with scissor switches. This right here is an excellent update on that concept: a sleek, comfortable keyboard that looks and feels great.

Teclado muito bom. Atendeu as expectativas. A iluminação ajuda muito em momentos de pouca iluminação e o barulho das teclas são suaves. Nada irritante. O acabamento também é impecável.

Months after purchase, this keyboard works as advertised. I use it mostly for office work and I recommend it.

I ordered this keyboard for my home office, as my laptop keyboard is rather shallow and does not include a numpad. For the price, this keyboard is excellent! The blue switches have a great tactile feel and are a dream to type on; and all the keys are backlit. The deck is solidly built and fit & finish is decent for the price. Blue switches are LOUD, I would not recommend this keyboard for use in shared space or open plan office as you will drive your colleagues crazy! For home office or private space use, this keyboard is perfect.

I have used an IBM model M keyboard for years and wanted to see if new mechanical keyboards could be a substitute. This logitech keyboard with the MX Cherry Blue switches is good, but does not come close to the feel and feedback of the IBM keyboard. However, the build quality of the keyboard is solid like the IBM and is much more compact. Ergonomics are close and is very comfortable to use for extended periods of time. I am not a gamer so I cannot review on how good it is for gaming. Though the MX cherry switches are supposed to be quite heavy I don't find that compared to the IBM. I type quite hard bottoming out the keys and a solid feel is important. I say it is good for the office but, those around you may get annoyed as this keyboard is quite loud as with most clicky mechanical keyboards. I also have a Red Dragon K552 with the MX cherry red clone switches which feels very close to the Logitech. The backlighting is a little dim and could be brighter but for me I find it sufficient, I don't really notice the backlighting when I am using the keyboard. For the price, I think this keyboard is a good value if you are just using it day to day to type with, it has a satisfying click and I do like the sound the keys make, your co-workers maybe not so much. The fonts used on the number switches is a little annoying as they are stylized for the alternate characters. but that is a small gripe, sometimes it just takes me an extra second to make sure I hit the correct key.