EVGA Z15 Hot Swappable Mechanical Keyboard
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EVGA Z15 is a premium full-size mechanical gaming keyboard with hot swappable Kailh switches. Like the optical mechanical Z20 unveiled at the same time, the Z15 combines 4000Hz polling rate, fast actuation, and high durability in a solid chassis, though it loses the ToF proximity sensor.
A unique feature that the Z15 boasts is hot swappable switches that, much like those found in Logitech's similar offering, allow the user to mix and match different compatible switches for each key.
Unsurprisingly, the Z15 supports N-key rollover with 100% anti-ghosting. It also features extensive per-key RGB lighting, though it loses the RGB light bars found in the Z20.
For more practicality, EVGA has endowed the Z15 with a number of media and macro keys, including an aluminum volume scroll.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Very low click latency
- Hot-swappable switches
- Customizable RGB backlighting, dedicated media keys, and volume control wheel
Cons
- Doesn't have a USB passthrough or dedicated macro keys
What external reviewers found***
External score 65% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Outstanding performance
- Outstandingly low click latency
- Comfortable typing position
- Very well-built keyboard with two incline settings
Cons
- No trackpad
- Pre-travel distance is shorter than on some other clicky switches
- Clicky Kailh Speed Bronze switches are macro-programmable
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Specifications
| Linear Switch | Clicky Switch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ports | USB 2.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cable | 2m braided cable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Form Factor | Mechanical keyboard with magnetically detachable palm rest | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Switch Type | Kailh mechanical switches: Linear Speed Silver / Clicky Bronze | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 151 mm / 5.94" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 37.5 mm / 1.48" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 445 mm / 17.52" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1.03 kg / 2.27 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Keyboard Backlight | EVGA UNLEASH Per Key RGB Lighting + side light bars | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Misc | N-key Rollover, 100% Anti-Ghosting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | 32-bit Arm Cortex-M33 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Durability | 70 million key strokes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Key Travel | 1.1mm actuation, 3mm bottom, 40g actuation force | 1.1mm actuation, 3.5mm bottom, 50g actuation force | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Report Rate | 4000Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage | 9 onboard profiles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Debut | 2021-02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Name | 821-W1-15US-KR (also available in other languages) | 822-W1-15US-KR (also available in other languages) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
rtings[1]
Reviewer score 65%The EVGA Z15 keyboard has an outstandingly low click latency and is one of the lowest we've tested. All of its keys are macro-programmable, and you can control the RGB backlighting on a per-key basis. It's a well-built keyboard that feels comfortable to type on thanks to its incline settings and included wrist rest.
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Pros
- Outstandingly low click latency
- Very well-built keyboard with two incline settings
- Comfortable typing position
- Outstanding performance
Cons
- No trackpad
- Clicky Kailh Speed Bronze switches are macro-programmable
- Pre-travel distance is shorter than on some other clicky switches
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References
- ^ EVGA Z15 Keyboard Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/keyboard/reviews/evga/z15. 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
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