Logitech K845 Mechanical Illuminated Keyboard, Strong Adjustable Tilt Legs, Full Size, Aluminum Top Case, 104 Keys, USB Corded, Windows (TTC Brown Switches)
$59.99
Price: $59.99
(as of Jan 08, 2025 10:54:57 UTC – Details)
The K845 Mechanical Illuminated is a keyboard that melds precise mechanics with a modern aluminum design. Type comfortably with an adjustable tilt and mechanical key switches of your choice. 5 backlighting options let you customize your experience so you can type for hours — day or night. A durable design features long-life switches, moulded long-lasting characters, and an aluminum top case for modern productivity that lasts. It’s the typing feeling you love — now designed for work.
An adjustable 4-8 degree tilt and slim front lets you type at a comfortable angle.
Choose between Red, Blue, or Brown switches for the right level of sound and tactile key feedback.
White backlighting in 5 patterns lets you be productive your way — even in the dark.
A modern and durable aluminum design gives you all the mechanics of a gaming keyboard in a sleek premium package that lasts
A full-size keyboard featuring a number pad and FN keys — all in a surprisingly compact footprint.
Customers say
Customers appreciate the keyboard’s quality, build, and feel. They find it has a good feel for work, with enough feedback and resistance to allow for a solid push. Many like its functionality and typing speed. However, some customers dislike the readability of the keys. There are mixed opinions on brightness and loudness.
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7 reviews for Logitech K845 Mechanical Illuminated Keyboard, Strong Adjustable Tilt Legs, Full Size, Aluminum Top Case, 104 Keys, USB Corded, Windows (TTC Brown Switches)
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Ian Dorsch –
Typers will love this keyboard!
I received this keyboard with the expectation that it was going to give a new feeling to my typing. After getting a recommendation from a friend, I am very happy with this keyboard for the feel of the keys and the overall build of it. It is great for gaming and gives some personalization for backlighting, but overall is a great keyboard for the avid typer.
When first handling the keyboard when it comes out of the box, you can feel that it has some weight to it, along with a certain smooth feeling of the aluminum base. The kickstand clips in the back are secured well enough that you have to give a nice pull to place out of the keyboard to allow for an angled position.
I went with the Berry Blue keys because, as an English Teacher, I type a lot for giving feedback and love hearing the click back of my keys on the keyboard. For some reason, it gives me a sense of urgency and satisfaction all at the same time. The accuracy and speed that this keyboard helps bring to my typing are amazing. There is just enough feedback/resistance on the keyboard that allows for a solid push and a lesser chance of me clicking the wrong key. There is a slight grove in each key that your fingers rest easily in when at a rest position and the backlight feature is great for adding a little flair to your desktop.
The backlight of the keys can be changed with a function key on the keyboard, so you don’t have to have a Logitech program on your computer to customize. You can change between different patterns of lighting and the brightness of the keyboard all from the keyboard itself.
I got this keyboard for my iMac and, after plugging in the USB connector, had no issues starting up and programming to the OS. I had to identify where the buttons were to the shift keys and the computer did the rest. Just be aware that the windows button acts as the command button for the iMac OS. Mac users, you will know what this means.
As stated before, I choose this keyboard for typing, not gaming. That being said, I do have a couple of games on my computer that I usually play in my free time (Minecraft, League of Legends, Destiny, etc) and this keyboard is really great for all those games. I have had no feedback issues yet and the click-to-reaction ratio has been one that I am very satisfied with. I know a lot of people look for color options, feedback ratios, and customizations of keys when looking at a keyboard for gaming and to be honest this keyboard does not offer that type of level of gaming. As for the once-in-a-while gamer, this is a great keyboard. When it comes to the loudness of the keys, your gaming buddy on discord can hear you type through your microphone…so in other words, perfect.
Kasey –
Quality construction
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-size
2. No fancy bells and whistles
3. Backlighting is fantastic
4. Very sturdy with quality construction and materials
5. 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 later
2. 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.
Izgneva –
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.
Rubens Barbosa Filho –
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.
Jean Philippe Puyravaud –
Months after purchase, this keyboard works as advertised. I use it mostly for office work and I recommend it.
AGHanlon –
I have only had this keyboard for a couple of weeks, but I am convinced that this will be the keyboard I use for the rest of time. I have the brown switches which give a soft click with medium pressure for pressing, and the caps are a matte finish that give a slight grip to the fingers. This board has a nice font that fits the aesthetic nicely.
The design of the keyboard is perfect. If you are like me, and hate over done RGB or rainbow lights, you might appreciate the sleek and clean cut look this board has. No rippling waves of changing colours, just an elegant white backlight that compliments the black and steel grey.
Many popular keyboards have frames with a bezel to encase the keys. After using a framed keyboard for the last four years, I found it difficult to keep dirt and dust out from beneath the keys. This keyboard has an open concept frame that makes it easy to keep the keys clean.
Overall, this keyboard’s design not only looks amazing, but it’s functionality is unlike any other that I’ve ever used. It is the best no nonsense design married with some excellent keys and features. 10/10 Would recommend!
Tryn2Makeit –
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.