Logitech K845 Mechanical Illuminated Corded Keyboard - TTC Brown Switch

I have been absolutely loving this keyboard. Everything about it. The responsiveness to the keypress is fast and accurate. The keys aren't to noisy but then again I am using a headset most of the time. The backlighting - they nailed it. Most of the time there is some flaw or some of the keys aren't fully lit - this keyboard has no issues. The typical Logitech quality that I've some to expect over the years. I'm so glad I skipped going with a cheap keyboard this time around. I appreciate the fact that there are no dedicated media keys - which is one of the major reasons I went with this keyboard specifically. I use this keyboard for owrk so it needs to be dialed in and straight to the point. I didn't want or need any additional software installed on my work machine to make the device function optimally. The machined aluminum build quality is a nice touch, and I really like the footprint of the keyboard thanks to ditching the excess like media keys etc. Overall I'm very happy with the price point and quality of this keyboard overall. Really a great buy.

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.

Best keyboard I ever met. I prefer cabled HIDs for those rare times when a PC doesn't know the meaning of "wireless". I chose this version to match my keystroke profile and it's so well designed that It would probably work after a bath in peanut butter. Though mildly amusing, I don't care that it has 5 built-in key lighting patterns, but I do like setting the backlight intensity to medium for working overnight. Key strokes are flawless with no divergent behavior in any key. Keys sit atop and off the board, instead of being buried in a crumb catcher, making cleaning with "canned air" a snap.

Fantastic keyboard, love the feel and the sound of the keys. The compact form fits very well in my workspace. As of the time of writing this review (04.20.2026) I have used this keyboard every work day for four years now and all of the keys still work, but just recently some of the backlights behind the keys have started going out. Four of them have burned out within the last month or so. At this rate, I suspect they'll all start to periodically go. Unfortunately, the switches are soldered in and are not hot-swappable. Time to weigh the pros and cons of attempting to replace them or just buying a hot-swappable keyboard. TLDR; Buy this keyboard if you understand it is not easily repairable and you fully understand the backlights only have a lifespan of about four years.

UPDATE (Aug. 24, 2025): In my original review I said the Keychron C2 was better but I'm sticking with this Logitech because the keys on the Keychron are labeled for a Mac. But a few weeks ago I've switched to the Keychron (and I already threw away the swappable Win and Alt keys, so I have "option" instead of Win (or the "Start" symbol), and the Command symbol (⌘) instead of Alt. But I'm so used to where these keys are that I don't need them labeled, and it doesn't bother me that they are for Macs). Also Print Screen, Scroll Lock and Pause/Break are labeled with unrelated symbols (like a microphone and brightness symbol), but I only use Print Screen and I know where it is. So while the Logitech is OK, I really like the look, feel and sound of the Keychron better. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I gave this keyboard 5 stars because it is well built, does the job fine and satisfies all my needs. But ideally Keychron would make a keyboard specifically for Windows (they provide replacement keys for Option->Windows and Command->Alt, but they don't for PrintScreen, ScrollLock and PauseBreak. And even though I rarely use those keys, it would bother me not having them properly labeled). I'm typing this review on the Keychron C2 Full Size Wired Mechanical Keyboard for Mac, which also uses red switches, and I like it more in several ways. The keys make a nicer, softer sound than the Logitech's keys. And the secondary functions of the F keys (like media/volume controls) are backlit, which they aren't on the Logitech. Though that's not a big deal because I only use Volume Down (Fn+F10) and Volume Up (Fn+F11). Also the Keychron's NumLock and CapsLock LED indicators are a nice, soft blue color, whereas the Logitech uses very bright, white LEDs (they are so bright & distracting that I covered most of them in black tape). And the Keychron has some nice touches like different colors for the letters & numbers vs. all the other keys, and a nice effect where the LED of each key slowly fades out and back in whenever you press them. So if the lack of proper labeling for the PrintScreen, ScrollLock and PauseBreak keys doesn't bother you, I recommend the Keychron over this keyboard.

Nice feeling keyboard and Logitech stuff usually holds up, but less than a year old and there are already several backlight LEDs out and a key or two that is difficult to register. Unfortunately they did not use swappable switches, so reparability is limited and so, unfortunately, is this keyboard's life.

I’ve been using the Logitech K845 for a while now, and it’s easily one of the best keyboards I’ve owned. The mechanical keys feel incredibly satisfying — responsive, smooth, and with just the right amount of feedback. Typing feels fast and effortless, and it’s made a big difference in both comfort and productivity. The backlighting is clean and subtle, perfect for working in the evening without being too bright or flashy. The aluminum top gives it a premium, solid feel that looks great on my desk, and the adjustable tilt legs make it easy to find the most comfortable angle for long typing sessions. I also appreciate that it’s full-size with a number pad — great for work, creative projects, or gaming. It feels sturdy, dependable, and well-built, like it’s meant to last. Overall, the Logitech K845 strikes the perfect balance between design, function, and comfort. If you’re looking for a durable, high-quality keyboard that feels great to use every day, this one’s a winner.

First of all it is as compact as a full size keyboard can be. The layout is the traditional one, including LEDs. The multimedia keys and Backlight Control are conveniently accessed with <Fn>+F1 to F12 The backlight is a no fuss feature. It makes the keyboard markings readable no matter what the lighting conditions are. That's a huge plus. The mechanical switches are working as expected with a not overbearing "clickety-clack". I've had too many poorly designed mechanical keyboards in the past. This one is really working out great for me. Maybe not the best for gamers. I'm not into games but more into using, programming on Linux, so lots of Command Line stuff. Some might miss a USB HUB. It is not overly expensive for a mechanical keyboard. I have yet to see how durable it really is, but so far it is the best keyboard I had in years.

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.

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.

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.

This is the most expensive and high-quality keyboard I've ever owned and it is a delight to type on. The keys have the perfect amount of travel and make a delightful, positive clicking sound. The keyboard is finished in a matt aluminium and has a heft that makes it feel like a premium quality device. The backlighting is perfect for me, shining through the characters and numbers so typing is easy in low light or even in the dark. Three levels of brightness are controlled with the function key and there's no obnoxious RGB, only white light that can be made dim, bright, in-between or tuned off. The keyboard is tightly manufactured so no creaking sounds from moving it and the feet are a solid rubber with the perfect amount of grip to keep the keyboard fixed while being typed on, yet easy enough to overcome to reposition the keyboard. The keyboard is a compact size, taking up only as much desk space as required for the keys with a small perimeter of about a third of a key height. No software to install, just a well-made device that's great to use. As somebody who has always had cheap keyboards of less than £10, I was reluctant to spend £65 on a keyboard, but I had long wanted one with mono backlighting and this seemed to offer the best confluence of characteristics for me. When you consider that there are keyboards that cost upwards of £200, this is pretty reasonably priced for the quality.

If you are looking for mainly a typing KB, and you are a touch typing person, go with the RED (not Cherry MX). Logitech RED swtich is excellent, quiter than brown, less force to actuate the key, Linear with no bump. I didn't try Cherry MX but from reviews, I realized that people who tend to lean thier hands on KB (like programmer, etc...) accidently register keypresses unintentionally. I tried Brown KB for 2 weeks and its Amazing, but not for me! as its clicky with bump (less than blue for sure) and more noisy. once changed to RED switch, my typing speed increased by 10 WPM immediatley. Other aspects of Keyboard is excellent when it comes to style (very elegant, no RGB only white LED). Only problem is: you need a wrist pad (its a must) as the keyboard is high.