Bilingual readers will have spotted earlier this past weekend that I attended the Logitech premiere of their latest G-series lineup. You can read the full report about it at KonsoliFIN below:
Regulars will also know that I'm nothing if not brand loyal. My go-to work mouse for years has been the Logitech MX Master 2s and my keyboard the G512. When I find something that really clicks, I use it until it falls apart – which is exactly what my keyboard did earlier this spring. Since then, I've jumped from one review unit to the next, hugely enjoying a multitude of offerings, but still searching for the one.
I'm not entirely sure if Logitech's latest, the gaming-focused G515 will be that, but it's sure making strides in the right direction. Impossibly thin (22mm!) and with a low-profile design, complete with magnetic analog switches, this is one of the first keyboards in ages that has answered my demands of being both a great typing and gaming experience all in one.
I tested out the keyboard during my time at the reveal, and the first thing that really stood out was how wonderfully accessible it felt. My fingers are prone to aches and cramps, and I'm not great with heavy keyboards that require a lot of force for key presses. The extremely low actuation on the G515 feels like a direct response to that. Even with my fast typing speed, the keyboard kept up without any missed letters or ghosting.
In a test run of Counter Strike (a game that I'm by no means good at), I noticed the ergonomics working in my favor. I'm still no good at the game, but I was notably less-bad than I would have been with anything else. With Rapid Trigger technology, which accentuates the response time of key presses, and customizable analog switches throughout, the G515 quickly rose to the top of my wish list for PC accessories this year.
Now if only it had a full ten key version out there. For now, the G515 Rapid TKL launches on October 13th in Finland with a list price of 169 Euros.
As for the mice lineup, the new Superlight 2 lineup didn't offer any huge surprises, instead focusing on delivering more of the high-quality goodness we've come to expect from it.
Like the name already reveals, the Superlight 2 is just 51 grams in weight. In my hand, it feels almost diminishingly small, yet the ergonomics are thoughtful enough that I didn't have any issues with grip, either. Usually small mice end up with my fingers clutched at a weird angle, which is awful for both gaming and my joints. Here, the curvature compliments the weight so that even in fast motion it never felt like the mouse was getting away from me.
Similarly, the precision sensor has seen improvements. Tracking at 888 IPS, 88 G and up to 44, 000 DPI, the Superlight is ridiculously accurate. I tested it out with the CS shooting gallery, and despite not being able to put in my own settings, I was blown away by how intuitive it felt overall. Again, I'm not a competitive FPS player, but it's a great place to find a baseline for this kind of a product. If you can feel accurate in a fast paced title like CS, chances are you'll have a great time with anything else.
The Superlight series comes in three colors (black, white, and pink) and officially launches in Finland on October 30th for the price of 179 Euros per device.
But what really got me excited about the future was Logitech's latest innovation, which they're calling "Superstrike".
Simply put, it's a blend of inductive analog sensing and real-time click haptics, according to the presentation. In short, it means the new mouse is a mix of analog buttons and entirely haptic feedback that simulates the clicking sensation we've come to expect from mice in the past four decades.
Logitech calls it a "bespoke Haptic Inductive Trigger System" or HITS for short. Someone there loves their acronyms.
I got to see and feel the mouse in person for only a short time, but that alone was enough to make me desire nothing but the Superstrike. Imagine a lightweight mouse, complete with everything you'd want out of the regular deal, only sensitive enough that even the slightest deliberate click has instant feedback. I barely noticed my finger move when the little buzz vibrated my index finger, and I got what Logitech is going for.
The possibilities with the actuation don't end there. Logitech promises 10 steps and 5 rapid trigger levels for the device, right down 0.6 mm of click travel. The resolution and acceleration are the same as in the Superlight mice, providing accuracy even in rapid motion.
By design, it's meant for gamers looking to cut down even more time out of their responses in fast-paced FPS games, but it's uses extend beyond that. For me, it means yet another obstacle eradicated from potential cramps. Even after a couple of minutes with the device, I can tell it's going to make major improvements to my daily operations.
Logitech promises up to 90 hours of battery life for the Superstrike, though that will naturally vary depending on use cases. It weighs a little bit more than the Superlight at 65 grams, but that's only a 5 gram difference, which means this is still an extremely light accessory.
At the present, no official date or price has been announced, though Logitech is aiming for a Q1 2026 release. The moment I get my hands on one, I'll have a review out.
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