The Logitech G G515 RAPID TKL is a wired low-profile tenkeyless gaming keyboard built around magnetic analog (Hall-effect) switch technology — delivering hardware-level Rapid Trigger, fully customisable per-key actuation from 0.1mm to 2.5mm, SOCD Key Priority resolution, and Multipoint Action in a 22mm ultra-slim stainless steel body with double-shot PBT keycaps and LIGHTSYNC RGB. For competitive FPS, battle royale, and esports players who want the fastest possible input response with the precision of analog switch technology — the G515 RAPID TKL is the performance-first evolution of the G515 chassis.
The Black G515 RAPID TKL delivers a clean, professional stealth aesthetic — a matte black finish on the stainless steel top plate and chassis that pairs with any desk setup without the visual statement of the White variant.
MAGNETIC ANALOG (HALL-EFFECT) SWITCHES — THE FOUNDATION OF RAPID TRIGGER
The G515 RAPID TKL's switches use magnetic Hall-effect sensing rather than physical contact between switch components. A magnet embedded in the switch stem passes through a Hall-effect sensor as the key is pressed — the sensor detects the magnet's precise position continuously, reporting the exact depth of each keystroke in real time without a fixed actuation point. This magnetic detection method never degrades, never develops contact bounce, and never changes its sensing characteristics over the switch's full lifespan — delivering consistent, repeatable actuation performance from the first keystroke to the last.
The absence of physical contact also means the Hall-effect sensor can detect position changes as small as 0.1mm — a resolution impossible with conventional mechanical switches that actuate at a fixed physical point.
RAPID TRIGGER — INSTANT RE-ACTIVATION WITHOUT LIFTING YOUR FINGER
Rapid Trigger is the competitive feature enabled by analog Hall-effect position sensing — and it is the primary reason competitive players choose the G515 RAPID TKL over conventional mechanical keyboards. On a standard mechanical keyboard, after a key actuates (typically at 1.5–2mm), the switch must reset past a reset point (typically 0.1–0.3mm above actuation) before the key can actuate again — requiring a perceptible upward finger movement between each keystroke. With Rapid Trigger, the G515 RAPID TKL resets the key the instant it begins moving upward — any upward motion, however small, immediately re-arms the switch for the next actuation. This means:
- Counter-strafing in CS2 / Valorant is faster — the key resets the moment your finger reverses direction, not after a fixed reset point
- Jiggle-peeking corners is more precise — minimal finger movement cycles the key between pressed and re-armed
- Frame-perfect parries and inputs in action games — the key responds to intent rather than a fixed physical threshold
Rapid Trigger is configurable via G HUB — set the sensitivity of the upward motion that counts as a reset, with options from ultra-sensitive (any movement) to more deliberate (prevent accidental re-activation).
CUSTOMISABLE ACTUATION — 0.1mm TO 2.5mm PER KEY
Every key on the G515 RAPID TKL can have its actuation point individually set anywhere between 0.1mm and 2.5mm via G HUB:
- 0.1mm actuation: the fastest possible input — the key actuates almost at the surface, before any perceptible key travel. Maximum speed for competitive gaming keys (WASD, spacebar, ability keys)
- 2.5mm actuation: deeper press required before actuation — prevents accidental activation on keys that should not be pressed unintentionally (rarely-used modifier keys, function row)
- Custom mid-range actuation: dial in the exact feel and response speed for each key independently based on its role in your gaming and productivity layout
G HUB stores per-key actuation profiles that activate automatically per game — WASD keys at 0.3mm for CS2, different settings for Elden Ring, different again for productivity typing.
SOCD RESOLUTION WITH KEY PRIORITY
SOCD (Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Directions) occurs when both left and right (A+D) or both up and down movement keys are pressed at the same time — a scenario that creates undefined or unintended character movement in many games. Key Priority allows configuration of which key takes precedence when two opposing directional keys are pressed concurrently — last key wins, first key wins, or neutral — enabling intentional and predictable character direction control during rapid input sequences that involve holding two opposing keys simultaneously.
MULTIPOINT ACTION — TWO COMMANDS FROM ONE KEY
Multipoint Action enables assignment of two different actions to a single key at two different actuation depths:
- First actuation point (e.g. 0.5mm): Walk
- Second actuation point (e.g. 2.0mm): Run
Or: Crouch at first depth, Prone at second depth — controlled by press depth rather than separate key presses. Multipoint Action expands the effective key count of the TKL layout without adding physical keys, enabling more complex control schemes without moving fingers from primary positions.
22MM ULTRA-SLIM DESIGN + STAINLESS STEEL TOP PLATE
The G515 RAPID TKL stands at 22mm height — the ergonomic advantage over standard keyboards applies equally: neutral wrist posture, lower hand elevation, faster hand movement. The stainless steel top plate provides a firmer, more rigid typing and gaming surface that does not flex under forceful keystroke impacts, maintaining consistent switch response across the entire plate area during intense gaming sessions.
DOUBLE-SHOT PBT KEYCAPS — OIL RESISTANT, LEGENDS THAT NEVER FADE
Oil-resistant double-shot PBT keycaps resist fingerprint and grease accumulation during intensive gaming sessions — maintaining consistent surface texture and transparency for LIGHTSYNC RGB light transmission. Double-shot moulding fuses legends structurally into the keycap surface — legends cannot fade, peel, or wear regardless of usage intensity.
LIGHTSYNC RGB — PER-KEY CUSTOMISABLE VIA G HUB
Per-key LIGHTSYNC RGB backlighting is fully customisable in G HUB — assign static colours, animations, game-reactive effects, or custom zone configurations. Synchronise RGB across all compatible Logitech G peripherals for a unified desk lighting setup.
WIRED USB-C — 1MS POLLING, NO BATTERY DEPENDENCY
The G515 RAPID TKL is wired-only — the 1.8m USB-C to USB-A cable provides 1ms polling rate and eliminates battery management entirely. For competitive players who prioritise zero wireless latency risk and guaranteed connection reliability, wired is the preferred configuration.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
- Model: Logitech G G515 RAPID TKL
- Form Factor: TKL (Tenkeyless, 80%)
- Profile Height: 22mm (ultra-slim)
- Switch: Magnetic Analog (Hall-effect)
- Actuation Force: 35 ±7g
- Total Travel: 2.5mm
- Customisable Actuation: 0.1mm – 2.5mm (per key, via G HUB)
- Rapid Trigger: Yes (configurable reset sensitivity)
- Key Priority: Yes (SOCD resolution — last/first/neutral)
- Multipoint Action: Yes (2 actuation points per key, 2 actions)
- Top Plate: Stainless steel
- Keycaps: Double-shot PBT (oil resistant)
- Backlight: LIGHTSYNC RGB (per-key, 16.8M colours, G HUB)
- Connectivity: Wired USB-C (1.8m cable) — no wireless / no Bluetooth
- Dimensions: 354.75 × 146 × 22mm
- Weight: 800g
- Software: Logitech G HUB (Windows 10+, macOS 12+)
- OS: Windows 10+, macOS 12+, ChromeOS, Android 4.3+, iOS 10+
- Colour: Black
- In the Box: G515 RAPID TKL keyboard, USB-C to USB-A cable (1.8m), documentation