Many gaming keyboard brands offer similar features, but serious gamers know what sets the best keyboards apart. We looked at the features listed below, along with style, feel, and cost, to bring you our top picks for eight focused categories.
Switches: Keyboard switches — which sit underneath each key — pick up what you put down. Most gaming keyboards come equipped with one of a variety of different options for mechanical or membrane switches. The switches register your keystroke, so you want to make sure they function with speed and accuracy.
Type: Mechanical keyboards are sturdier, offer a more instant reaction, and tend to be the preferred option for gamers. Membrane keyboards are ideal for quieter performance and quicker movement across the keys. Read more…
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BEST OF EVERYTHING
Razer Hunstman Elite
The Razer Huntsman Elite is in the upper class of mechanical gaming keyboards.
- Key type: Opto-mechanical
- Size: 9.22 x 17.64 x 1.42 inches
- Features: Opto-mechanical switch, key stabilizer bar, magnetic wrist rest, multi-function digital dial, gaming mode, hybrid on-board memory and cloud storage, Razor Chroma-powered underglow
$199.99 from Amazon
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BEST CHEAP OPTION
Redragon K552 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard RGB
The Redragon K552 provides gaming quality for the price of a basic keyboard.
- Key type: Mechanical switches
- Size: 13.9 x 4.8 x 1.5 inches
- Features: Custom mechanical switches, rainbow LED adjustable lighting, metal and ABS construction, gold-plated USB connector, mechanical keys, 87 standard conflict free keys, multimedia keys, splash-proof design
$34.99 from Amazon
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BEST BUILD
Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT
The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT has style and is built to last.
- Key type: CHERRY® MX SPEED Silver
- Size: 18.3 x 6.7 x 1.4 inches
- Features: 6 dedicated macro keys, anodized aluminum frame, media controls with volume wheel, USB 2.0 pass-through, N-Key rollover, detachable wrist rest
$179 from Amazon
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BEST QUIET KEYBOARD
SteelSeries Apex 3
The membrane switches on SteelSeries Apex 3 provide a quieter gaming experience.
- Key type: Whisper Quiet membrane switches
- Size: 5.94 x 17.52 x 1.57 inches
- Features: 10-zone customizable RGB lighting, IP32 water resistance, 20-million key press durability, magnetic wrist rest, Discord in-game lighting notifications
$49.99 from Amazon
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BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
HyperX Alloy Elite 2
The HyperX Alloy Elite 2 gives you a great deal at a decent price.
- Key type: HyperX Red linear switches
- Size: 17.5 x 6.9 x 1.5 inches
- Features: Low-noise switches, customizable lighting and function keys, game mode, media controls, HyperX Ngenuity gaming software, N-Key rollover, USB pass-through
$129.99 from Amazon
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BEST CROSSOVER
Das Keyboard X50Q
The Das Keyboard X50Q is a “Smart” choice for versatility.
- Key type: Gamma Zulu mechanical switches
- Size: 17.77 x 6.63 x 1.28 in
- Features: Soft-tactile switches, Smart Keyboard Q Software, ultra-enhanced brightness, Detachable palm rest, media controls, programmable
$129 from Amazon
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BEST WIRELESS
CORSAIR K63
Game from the couch without missing a step with the Corsair K63 Wireless.
- Key type: CHERRY® MX Red mechanical
- Dimensions: 14.4 by 6.8 by 1.6 inches
- Features: High-speed wireless connection, Gold contact CHERRY® MX Red mechanical gaming key switches, detachable soft touch wrist rest, rechargeable battery, blue-lit LED, Corsair Utility Engine for macros and lighting effects
$109.99 from Amazon
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