{"id":1217884,"date":"2025-02-20T08:01:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T13:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1217884"},"modified":"2025-02-20T08:01:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T13:01:26","slug":"the-best-gaming-keyboards-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1217884","title":{"rendered":"The best gaming keyboards of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The best <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/gaming\/\">gaming<\/a> keyboards can make you feel in total control while sweating through an online shooter and more comfortable while taking in a 100-hour RPG. They may not always feel as luxurious for typing as a custom <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-mechanical-keyboard-120050723.html\">mechanical keyboard<\/a>, but they\u2019ve become increasingly sophisticated with new features to improve your play, and the best of them are still huge upgrades over your everyday membrane board. If you\u2019re looking to buy one, I\u2019ve spent way too much time researching gaming keyboards over the past couple of years, testing dozens of well-reviewed and boutique models along the way. Whether you want something small, wireless or just plain cheap, here are the ones that have stood out the most.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jump-link-what-to-look-for-in-a-gaming-keyboard\">What to look for in a gaming keyboard<\/h2>\n<p>To be clear, any keyboard can be a \u201cgaming keyboard.\u201d If you play lots of video games today and have never sighed to yourself, \u201cman, this keyboard is holding me back,\u201d congratulations, you probably don\u2019t need to pay extra for a new one. Self-proclaimed gaming keyboards often come at a premium, and while the best offer high-quality designs, snazzy RGB lighting and a few genuinely worthwhile features, none of them will give you god-like skill, nor will they suddenly turn bad games into good ones.<\/p>\n<p> <span id=\"end-legacy-contents\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-mechanical-vs-non-mechanical\">Mechanical vs non-mechanical<\/h3>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve touched grass, I did prioritize some features while researching this guide. First, I mostly stuck to mechanical keyboards, not laptop-style membrane models. They can be loud, but they\u2019re more durable, customizable and broadly satisfying to press \u2014 all positive traits for a product you may use for hours-long gaming sessions.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-size\">Size<\/h3>\n<p>Next, I preferred tenkeyless (TKL) or smaller layouts. It\u2019s totally fine to use a full-size board if you really want a number pad, but a compact model gives you more space to flick your mouse around. It also lets you keep your mouse closer to your body, which can reduce the tension placed on your arms and shoulders.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/998b18e0-5c90-11ee-aff7-09deb19d8c65\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/998b18e0-5c90-11ee-aff7-09deb19d8c65\" style=\"height:1187px;width:1977px;\" alt=\"A trio of gaming keyboards of different sizes and layouts rest on a light brown wooden table. From top to bottom: A 96 percent keyboard, a tenkeyless (or 80 percent) keyboard and a 60 percent keyboard.\" data-uuid=\"295290d9-dd49-30a8-ba7a-28699001926f\"><figcaption>\n  From top to bottom: A 96 percent keyboard, an 80 percent (or tenkeyless) keyboard and a 60 percent keyboard.<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n  Photo by Jeff Dunn \/ Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-switches-keycaps-and-build-quality\">Switches, keycaps and build quality<\/h3>\n<p>Linear switches, which are often branded as \u201cred,\u201d are generally favored by gamers. These give keystrokes a smooth feel from top to bottom, with no tactile \u201cbump\u201d that could make fast, repeated presses less consistent. They usually require little force to actuate, and they tend to be quiet. However, if you prefer the feel and\/or sound of a more tactile or clicky switch, get one of those instead. You might lose some speed in esports-style games, but nothing is more important than your comfort.<\/p>\n<p>Some gaming keyboards are based on different mechanisms entirely. Optical switches, for instance, use a beam of light to register keystrokes, while <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/what-we-bought-the-last-gamepad-ill-need-to-buy-for-switch-and-pc-140047518.html\">Hall effect<\/a> switches use magnets. These often <em>feel <\/em>linear, but they allow for a more versatile set of gaming-friendly features, such as the ability to set custom actuation points, assign multiple commands to one key and repeat key presses faster. In general, they\u2019re faster and more durable too.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/b44d2910-f764-11ee-af87-0f7778b6e8b9\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/b44d2910-f764-11ee-af87-0f7778b6e8b9\" style=\"height:1201px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"The Wooting 60HE+ gaming keyboard sits at an angle on a brown wooden outdoor table. The keyboard is all-black, but has a yellow ribbon attached to its top left corner, with the phrase \" data-uuid=\"69638650-0a60-3357-91ce-8985614a3638\"><figcaption>\n  The Wooting 60HE+ is one gaming keyboard that has helped popularize the use of magnetic Hall effect switches.<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n  Jeff Dunn for Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>This analog-style functionality has become the big trend in the gaming keyboard market over the last few years. Most of the major keyboard brands now sell at least one model with Hall effect switches and, based on my testing, it\u2019s easy to see why: Many of their customizations really can give you a more granular (yet still fair) sense of control, especially in more competitive games. Consequently, many of our picks below are built around the tech.<\/p>\n<p>Keyboards with these kind of features usually aren\u2019t cheap, however, and they\u2019re far from essential for those who mainly play single-player games. Some of their tricks have also stirred up controversy: One known as SOCD (Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Directions) cleaning <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/wooting.io\/post\/rappy-snappy-tappy\">allows you to<\/a> activate two different directional keys at the same time, making it possible to, among other things, achieve <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Feny5bs2JCg\">impossibly perfect strafing<\/a> in shooting games. A few games such as <em>Counter-Strike 2 <\/em>have <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/gaming\/pc\/valve-bans-razer-and-wooting-keyboard-automation-in-counter-strike-2-160502376.html\">banned the feature<\/a> as a result, though it can still be a fun thing to play around with in games that don\u2019t involve other people. SOCD isn\u2019t limited to magnetic switches either; some <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Corsair Gaming;elmt:;cpos:7;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=a91cfe71-971a-4aa3-9d4d-60d4d0d143cf&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Corsair+Gaming&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jb3JzYWlyLmNvbS91cy9lbi9wL2tleWJvYXJkcy9jaC05MTE5MTFlLW5hL2s3MC1jb3JlLXRrbC1yZ2ItbWVjaGFuaWNhbC1nYW1pbmcta2V5Ym9hcmQtY2gtOTExOTExZS1uYSIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZDRkNjcyN2YtY2ZlOS00OGUzLTg2MWItMWViOTZmMjBhMzViIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jb3JzYWlyLmNvbS91cy9lbi9wL2tleWJvYXJkcy9jaC05MTE5MTFlLW5hL2s3MC1jb3JlLXRrbC1yZ2ItbWVjaGFuaWNhbC1nYW1pbmcta2V5Ym9hcmQtY2gtOTExOTExZS1uYSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAanPLmjy3ihLVYg9ZLXMAQMMZ6PRLrJoABHV7iZg30GO&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.corsair.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fp%2Fkeyboards%2Fch-911911e-na%2Fk70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-na\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.corsair.com\/us\/en\/p\/keyboards\/ch-911911e-na\/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-na\">mechanical keyboards<\/a> support it too.<\/p>\n<p>A few <a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/mechanicalkeyboards.com\/products\/ducky-one-x-full-size-inductive-keyboard\">recent<\/a> <a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/epomaker.com\/products\/epomaker-magcore-87\">keyboards<\/a> have introduced <a data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-keyboards\/duckys-worlds-first-inductive-keyboard-offers-cherry-analog-switches-and-wirelessbut-is-it-better-than-hall-effect\/\">inductive switches<\/a>, which promise the adjustable actuation features of Hall effect keyboards but with better battery efficiency. I haven\u2019t been able to test one of these just yet, but we\u2019ll look to do so in a future update.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/73902920-f761-11ee-bdba-4ebdfe4c142e\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/73902920-f761-11ee-bdba-4ebdfe4c142e\" style=\"height:1200px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"A handful of detached keyboard keycaps rest on a brown wooden table, organized in a way that spells out the words \" data-uuid=\"592b3894-d157-3821-a227-12f42475117d\"><figcaption>\n  A handful of dye-sub PBT keycaps.<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n  Photo by Jeff Dunn \/ Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-keycaps-and-build-quality\">Keycaps and build quality<\/h3>\n<p>Regardless of switch type, you want a frame that doesn\u2019t flex under pressure, keys that don\u2019t wobble and stabilizers that don\u2019t rattle when you hit larger keys like the spacebar. I prefer double-shot PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) keycaps over those that use cheaper ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic, as they won\u2019t develop a greasy shine over time and their icons won\u2019t fade. A hot-swappable PCB (printed circuit board) that makes it easy to change switches if the mood arises is ideal, as are dedicated media keys.<\/p>\n<p>For the sake of simplicity, I only considered prebuilt gaming keyboards for this guide, though many of the picks below allow for customization down the line. If you (and your bank account) really want to go wild, check out our guide to <a data-i13n=\"cpos:11;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/build-custom-keyboard-130021619.html\">building a custom keyboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-software-connectivity-and-rgb\">Software, connectivity and RGB<\/h3>\n<p>If a keyboard has companion software, it should let you program macros and custom key bindings for games without frustration. For convenience, a wired keyboard should connect through a detachable USB-C cable. A good wireless keyboard won\u2019t add serious lag, but only if it uses a USB receiver, not Bluetooth. (It\u2019ll probably cost more as well.) Some gaming keyboards advertise super-high polling rates \u2014 i.e., the speed at which a keyboard reports to a computer \u2014 to reduce latency, but unless your monitor has an especially fast refresh rate, the usual standard of 1,000Hz should be fine. And while nobody <em>needs<\/em> RGB lighting, it\u2019s fun. Consumer tech could use more of that, so the cleaner and more customizable the RGB is, the better.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/6b23a180-5c8f-11ee-b7ef-564a42a9552e\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/6b23a180-5c8f-11ee-b7ef-564a42a9552e\" style=\"height:1199px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"A close-up of a gaming keyboard with two keycaps removed, displaying the switches underneath.\" data-uuid=\"93c62d98-70ee-32f6-91fd-ac63bb9363bf\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n  Photo by Jeff Dunn \/ Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"jump-link-how-we-tested\">How we tested<\/h2>\n<p>The best way to evaluate a keyboard is to just\u2026 use it, so that\u2019s what I did. To cover a variety of use cases and design styles, I\u2019ve researched dozens of keyboards over the past several months that\u2019ve broadly received high marks from professional reviewers and users alike. I\u2019ve then used each model I\u2019ve brought in as my daily driver for numerous days. Since I write for a living, this gave me enough time to get a strong sense of each keyboard\u2019s typing experience.<\/p>\n<p>For gaming, I give special focus to each keyboard\u2019s responsiveness in fast, reaction-based online shooters such as <em>Halo Infinite<\/em>, <em>Counter-Strike 2<\/em>, <em>Apex Legends<\/em>, <em>Valorant, Overwatch 2 <\/em>and <em>XDefiant<\/em>, as many would-be gaming keyboard buyers get one in the hopes that it\u2019ll help with that genre in particular. I made sure each keyboard felt comfortable with other types of games, though, such as <em>Baldur\u2019s Gate 3<\/em> (a turn-based RPG), <em>Hi-Fi Rush<\/em> (an action game with an emphasis on timing and rhythm) and <em>Forza Horizon 5<\/em> (an arcade racing game). I used the latter to better evaluate the pressure-sensitive features of the analog keyboards I tested.<\/p>\n<p>If a keyboard could be configured with multiple switch types, I got the linear model. Upon receiving each keyboard, I removed several keycaps to ensure none were chipped or broken. I noted whether any keys felt wobbly, whether the case flexes under pressure, whether the texture and finish of the keycaps changes after use and whether larger keys like the spacebar felt particularly rattly or hollow. I typed on each keyboard in quick succession in a quiet room to get a sense of where they ranked in terms of noise. For wireless models, I checked whether the battery drain at 50 percent RGB brightness aligned with a manufacturer\u2019s estimate. I looked to results from sites <a data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/keyboard\/tests\/latency\">like <em>Rtings<\/em><\/a> to ensure nothing was out of order with latency. I did my own testing on a 144Hz monitor with my personal rig, which includes a 10th-gen Core i9 CPU and an RTX 3080 GPU.<\/p>\n<p>This helped me ensure each keyboard met a baseline of overall quality, but to reiterate, so much of this process is subjective. I can tell you if a keyboard is loud based on how I slam my keys, for instance, but you may have a lighter touch. What my tastes find \u201ccomfortable,\u201d \u201cpleasing,\u201d or even \u201cuseful,\u201d you may dislike. As <a data-i13n=\"cpos:13;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/topre-realforce-r2-pfu-keyboard-irl-153030722.html\">I\u2019ve written before<\/a>, keyboards are like food or art in that way. So, keep an open mind.<\/p>\n<p>\n <core-commerce id=\"d4d06ed416894a2698e71db00f797fcb\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/wooting.io\/wooting-80he\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<p>\n <core-commerce id=\"d5e2e36d213d4875a5bb21292cb2e5e5\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/G-Skill-67-Key-Mechanical-Keyboard-Injection\/dp\/B0BSLCT417\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<p>\n <core-commerce id=\"f3953d8cc690457f87c6f450f1967f10\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-TKL-Wireless\/dp\/B0DGZ3VV9X?th=1\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<p>\n <core-commerce id=\"37594df977904e4cb785bd8392b39fed\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Keychron-Mechanical-Bluetooth-Hot-Swappable-Compatible\/dp\/B0CW58QC7Y?th=1\" data-original-url-37594-btn-0=\"https:\/\/www.keychron.com\/products\/keychron-v3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<p>\n <core-commerce id=\"d2179588500a48aeafe6cdde22e9b007\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/www.lemokey.com\/products\/lemokey-p1-he-wireless-magnetic-switch-custom-gaming-keyboard\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jump-link-honorable-mentions\">Other gaming keyboards we tested<\/h2>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/fae1c590-5c85-11ee-b9ee-3a630a0800a0\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/fae1c590-5c85-11ee-b9ee-3a630a0800a0\" style=\"height:1200px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"The Wooting 60HE gaming keyboard rests on a light brown wooden table.\" data-uuid=\"73ebb809-89ef-3a4d-be9c-a5e0cdb99a03\"><figcaption>\n  The Wooting 60HE.<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n  Photo by Jeff Dunn \/ Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><em>Note: The following is a selection of noteworthy gaming keyboards we\u2019ve put through their paces, not a comprehensive list of everything we\u2019ve ever tried.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-wooting-60he\">Wooting 60HE+<\/h3>\n<p>You can consider the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:14;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/wooting.io\/wooting-60he\">Wooting 60HE+<\/a> our \u201c1A\u201d pick, as it\u2019s essentially a more compact version of the 80HE with a 60 percent layout. It supports the same analog gaming features, has the same four-year warranty and still uses the great Wootility software. It\u2019s also $25 cheaper. If you prefer a smaller design and don\u2019t need arrow keys, you can buy it with confidence. However, more people will find the 80HE\u2019s larger layout easier to use on a day-to-day basis. Its gasket mount, updated switches and extra sound-dampening material make it more pleasant-sounding and comfier for typing out of the box. Plus, while the 60HE+ can only rest at one fixed angle, the 80HE comes with a few sets of removable feet.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-logitech-g-pro-x-tkl-rapid\">Logitech G Pro X TKL Rapid<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:15;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0xvZ2l0ZWNoLVRlbmtleWxlc3MtQWRqdXN0YWJsZS1BY3R1YXRpb24tQ3VzdG9taXphYmxlL2RwL0IwREpEMTYzSFQ_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZDRkNjcyN2YtY2ZlOS00OGUzLTg2MWItMWViOTZmMjBhMzViIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0xvZ2l0ZWNoLVRlbmtleWxlc3MtQWRqdXN0YWJsZS1BY3R1YXRpb24tQ3VzdG9taXphYmxlL2RwL0IwREpEMTYzSFQiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAfQRq2Pj-0h_SKYvN69pyCsL20w1j3OGp3LQrH7gNO__&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Tenkeyless-Adjustable-Actuation-Customizable%2Fdp%2FB0DJD163HT\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Logitech-Tenkeyless-Adjustable-Actuation-Customizable\/dp\/B0DJD163HT?th=1\">Logitech G Pro X TKL Rapid<\/a> is a good magnetic-switch alternative to the Wooting 80HE if you must buy from one of the major keyboard brands. It\u2019s wired-only, but it looks good, with clear RGB lighting, a built-in volume roller, dedicated media keys and a sturdy metal top plate. The expected rapid trigger and adjustable actuation tricks all work fine, and Logitech\u2019s G Hub software is easier to get around than most apps from the big-name manufacturers. It can recognize when you\u2019ve launched certain games, for instance, then apply any custom profiles you\u2019ve made for them automatically. All of it costs $30 less than the 80HE as well. Where it falls short is the typing experience: The default switches are pretty noisy, and bottoming out the keys feels stiffer here compared to our top picks. If you want those Wooting-style features and prefer a <em>clackier<\/em> sound, however, it\u2019s a decent buy.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-logitech-g-pro-x-tkl-and-g-pro-x-60\">Logitech G Pro X TKL and G Pro X 60<\/h3>\n<p>The wireless <a data-i13n=\"cpos:16;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0xvZ2l0ZWNoLUxpZ2h0c3BlZWQtVWx0cmEtUG9ydGFibGUtVGVua2V5bGVzcy1MSUdIVFNZTkMvZHAvQjBCUUJSUFo4TT90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby00b3QtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImQ0ZDY3MjdmLWNmZTktNDhlMy04NjFiLTFlYjk2ZjIwYTM1YiJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAevOuoOmegABpntBt4KpcYoxFHQq29lthzmJIvMAXxzX&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Lightspeed-Ultra-Portable-Tenkeyless-LIGHTSYNC%2Fdp%2FB0BQBRPZ8M&amp;refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Fbest-gaming-keyboard-140019954.html&amp;uuid=FJhGEjAwMSe3bvWS76047&amp;uuid=oTmFEa4G5lE1jFob76812\">Logitech G Pro X TKL<\/a> and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:17;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0xvZ2l0ZWNoLUxpZ2h0c3BlZWQtVWx0cmEtUG9ydGFibGUtVGVua2V5bGVzcy1MSUdIVFNZTkMvZHAvQjBCUlNTR0JDTj90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby00b3QtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImQ0ZDY3MjdmLWNmZTktNDhlMy04NjFiLTFlYjk2ZjIwYTM1YiJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAX8xJmGFHm1MqlI5uGrxUIqDpnTMvAbzsKCBnah0_FF3&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Lightspeed-Ultra-Portable-Tenkeyless-LIGHTSYNC%2Fdp%2FB0BRSSGBCN&amp;refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Fbest-gaming-keyboard-140019954.html&amp;uuid=NTb7foRneypyahrO77047&amp;uuid=2KRd85JV1g41MyGw77812\">G Pro X 60<\/a>, which use more traditional mechanical switches, aren\u2019t as hot. They\u2019re <a data-i13n=\"cpos:18;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/logitechs-tiny-g-pro-x-60-gaming-keyboard-has-some-big-competition-070154542.html\">built well<\/a>, but they\u2019re too pricey to not be hot-swappable or lack the analog features of the 80HE. There isn\u2019t much sound-dampening foam in either models, too, so neither sounds great. We like that both come with a carrying case, though.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-02\/9c537860-eefc-11ef-bdfe-521aba19936b\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-02\/9c537860-eefc-11ef-bdfe-521aba19936b\" style=\"height:1124px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"A black gaming keyboard, the Logitech G Pro X TKL Rapid, rests on a brown wooden table.\" data-uuid=\"eaa89f1c-d01e-36fc-994c-08f86ea95b30\"><figcaption>\n  The Logitech G Pro X TKL Rapid.<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n  Jeff Dunn for Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-keychron-c3-pro\">Keychron C3 Pro<\/h3>\n<p>The tenkeyless <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:19;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAfJfbv51M3DRJwTJv1ovxb1txxsF81MdLelLAgNrXoRF&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FKeychron-Keyboard-Programmable-Backlight-Mechanical%2Fdp%2FB0CRDKFZWF\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Keychron-Keyboard-Programmable-Backlight-Mechanical\/dp\/B0CRDKFZWF?th=1\">Keychron C3 Pro<\/a> is the top budget pick in our mechanical keyboard guide, and it remains a great stand-in for the G.Skill KM250 RGB if you want to stay under $50. With its gasket mount design, internal foam and pre-lubed switches, it feels and sounds fuller to press. The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:20;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAeP7kGKxPNLX5ZpU0h42ctSq2qfjlgkrshYxg1hGPneU&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FKeychron-Keyboard-Programmable-Backlight-Mechanical%2Fdp%2FB0CBWH8VPN\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Keychron-Keyboard-Programmable-Backlight-Mechanical\/dp\/B0CBWH8VPN?th=1\">base version<\/a> we tested lacks hot-swappable switches and only has a red backlight, but Keychron recently released revised models that address that and add full RGB. That said, their ABS keycaps feel cheaper and can develop a shine over time, plus there\u2019s no volume knob. Some may find KM250\u2019s smaller size more convenient for gaming, too.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-keychron-q1-he\">Keychron Q1 HE<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"cpos:21;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keychron.com\/products\/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard\">Keychron Q1 HE<\/a> is sort of an older version of the Lemokey P1 HE with the same magnetic switches and a similarly excellent aluminum chassis. Its double-gasket design, pre-lubed switches and layers of foam make it a joy for typing. Its gaming features rely on the same iffy software, though, while the stock keycaps are sculpted in a way that makes them trickier to access quickly. Those keycaps aren\u2019t shine-through either, and the whole thing costs $50 more, so there isn\u2019t much reason to buy it over the P1 HE.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/6baeba50-33f2-11ef-bff7-6dc59cdf246f\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/6baeba50-33f2-11ef-bff7-6dc59cdf246f\" style=\"height:1200px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"The Keychron Q1 HE mechanical gaming keyboard rests on a light brown wooden table.\" data-uuid=\"9eee9751-c16d-3ebb-9e3e-945e0fa8912b\"><figcaption>\n  The Keychron Q1 HE.<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n  Photo by Jeff Dunn \/ Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-razer-huntsman-v2-tkl\">Razer Huntsman V2 TKL<\/h3>\n<p>We previously recommended the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Razer;elmt:;cpos:22;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=d043077a-4ba1-4321-a933-30b8701d8d31&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Razer&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5yYXplci5jb20vZ2FtaW5nLWtleWJvYXJkcy9yYXplci1odW50c21hbi12Mi10ZW5rZXlsZXNzIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJkNGQ2NzI3Zi1jZmU5LTQ4ZTMtODYxYi0xZWI5NmYyMGEzNWIiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnJhemVyLmNvbS9nYW1pbmcta2V5Ym9hcmRzL3JhemVyLWh1bnRzbWFuLXYyLXRlbmtleWxlc3MifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAa-weKzQUw5q9pELO4Uo8xz007Gt8WtxNhExq_Q_oVE1&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.razer.com%2Fgaming-keyboards%2Frazer-huntsman-v2-tenkeyless\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.razer.com\/gaming-keyboards\/razer-huntsman-v2-tenkeyless\">Razer Huntsman V2 TKL<\/a> as a mid-priced pick thanks to its light optical switches, crisp PBT keycaps and impressively muffled tone (with the linear-switch model, at least). Its lack of analog features make it a harder sell these days, though, and its keys wobble more than those on the Keychron V3 Max. It\u2019s not hot-swappable, either. Beyond that, Razer is only selling the version with clicky switches as of our most recent update, but we found those to sound uncomfortably sharp.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-razer-huntsman-v3-pro\">Razer Huntsman V3 Pro<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:23;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjBDRzdCV0c3Sj90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJkNGQ2NzI3Zi1jZmU5LTQ4ZTMtODYxYi0xZWI5NmYyMGEzNWIiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vZ3AvcHJvZHVjdC9CMENHN0JXRzdKIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoidGV4dC1saW5rIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAYo7OhfkvhRGX8uWjCKh_q1PKWC7KoO2mlJYFj2aT1o1&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0CG7BWG7J\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0CG7BWG7J\">Razer Huntsman V3 Pro<\/a> is a line of wired analog keyboards that comes in 60 percent, TKL and full-size options. They have just about all the features we like on the Wooting 80HE, but their optical switches are noisier and more hollow-feeling.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/e0fdda50-5c86-11ee-9fb7-696f3c7bb572\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/e0fdda50-5c86-11ee-9fb7-696f3c7bb572\" style=\"height:1199px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"The Razer Huntsman V2 TKL gaming keyboard + wrist rest sits on a light brown wooden table.\" data-uuid=\"41d4b60c-784f-3d6c-ba4e-2280493b18f6\"><figcaption>\n  The Razer Huntsman V2 TKL.<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n  Jeff Dunn for Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-razer-blackwidow-v4-pro-75\">Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75%<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:24;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1JhemVyLUJsYWNrV2lkb3ctV2lyZWxlc3MtR2FtaW5nLUtleWJvYXJkLVBDL2RwL0IwREQ1UzhUTTg_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZDRkNjcyN2YtY2ZlOS00OGUzLTg2MWItMWViOTZmMjBhMzViIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1JhemVyLUJsYWNrV2lkb3ctV2lyZWxlc3MtR2FtaW5nLUtleWJvYXJkLVBDL2RwL0IwREQ1UzhUTTgiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAWs2dG6BWqzIe4mNCot0omePfN7Visf8nRPNIhOWyFWm&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRazer-BlackWidow-Wireless-Gaming-Keyboard-PC%2Fdp%2FB0DD5S8TM8\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Razer-BlackWidow-Wireless-Gaming-Keyboard-PC\/dp\/B0DD5S8TM8?th=1\"><ins>BlackWidow V4 Pro 75%<\/ins><\/a> is Razer\u2019s top-end wireless keyboard. It\u2019s fully hot-swappable, with heavily textured PBT keycaps, a robust aluminum top case and a nifty OLED display. The tactile <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Razer;elmt:;cpos:25;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=d043077a-4ba1-4321-a933-30b8701d8d31&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Razer&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5yYXplci5jb20vZ2FtaW5nLWtleWJvYXJkcy1hY2Nlc3Nvcmllcy9yYXplci1tZWNoYW5pY2FsLXN3aXRjaGVzIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJkNGQ2NzI3Zi1jZmU5LTQ4ZTMtODYxYi0xZWI5NmYyMGEzNWIiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnJhemVyLmNvbS9nYW1pbmcta2V5Ym9hcmRzLWFjY2Vzc29yaWVzL3JhemVyLW1lY2hhbmljYWwtc3dpdGNoZXMifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAZH44HiuLCn3ss4VPLfGUbXIhxzh4ELXkB8we_FRY0XB&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.razer.com%2Fgaming-keyboards-accessories%2Frazer-mechanical-switches\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.razer.com\/gaming-keyboards-accessories\/razer-mechanical-switches\"><ins>Razer Orange<\/ins><\/a> switches in our test unit consistently feel tight, the larger keys don\u2019t really rattle and the RGB backlight shines through beautifully. It\u2019s a good keyboard \u2014 it\u2019s just not luxurious enough to warrant its $300 price tag, especially since it lacks any sort of analog-style functionality. The stock switches are a little too sharp-sounding for our liking as well.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-razer-huntsman-mini\">Razer Huntsman Mini<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:26;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1JhemVyLUh1bnRzbWFuLU1pbmktR2FtaW5nLUtleWJvYXJkL2RwL0IwOEIzSlNLR1I_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZDRkNjcyN2YtY2ZlOS00OGUzLTg2MWItMWViOTZmMjBhMzViIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1JhemVyLUh1bnRzbWFuLU1pbmktR2FtaW5nLUtleWJvYXJkL2RwL0IwOEIzSlNLR1IiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&amp;signature=AQAAARsekEAbt5DxMnjr6AGlkeGhuXJKEMDdULjD5rnlboB-&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRazer-Huntsman-Mini-Gaming-Keyboard%2Fdp%2FB08B3JSKGR\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Razer-Huntsman-Mini-Gaming-Keyboard\/dp\/B08B3JSKGR?th=1\">Razer Huntsman Mini<\/a> is a fine choice if you want a 60 percent keyboard and don\u2019t need Wooting-style software tricks, with textured PBT keycaps, a sturdy aluminum top plate and the same fast optical switches we praised with the Huntsman V2 TKL. The 60HE+ is much more versatile, though, while the KM250 RGB is a more appealing value.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-02\/6e8da880-ef59-11ef-bffe-8244079d52c4\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-02\/6e8da880-ef59-11ef-bffe-8244079d52c4\" style=\"height:1125px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"A black keyboard with pink RGB lighting and a black-and-white OLED display, the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75%, rests atop a brown wooden table.\" data-uuid=\"cd71b58d-b842-30cb-95a8-7a25a2f48c8a\"><figcaption>\n  The Razer BlackWidow V4 75%.<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n  Jeff Dunn for Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-asus-rog-strix-scope-ii-96-wireless\">ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"cpos:27;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0FTVVMtSUktU3dpdGNoLURhbXBlbmluZy1Ib3QtU3dhcHBhYmxlLVBCVC9kcC9CMEM3S0ZaNVRMP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLTRvdC0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZDRkNjcyN2YtY2ZlOS00OGUzLTg2MWItMWViOTZmMjBhMzViIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAVJ8DnXI8AuXv-tJflwPxF3juVIIoUc_Vxa7Vcd260n3&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FASUS-II-Switch-Dampening-Hot-Swappable-PBT%2Fdp%2FB0C7KFZ5TL&amp;uuid=viJh4piQmzZabS2t51305\">ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless<\/a> (phew) is a strong alternative to the Apex Pro TKL if you want to go wireless. It\u2019s a joy to type on, with superb sound dampening, pre-lubed <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:;elmt:;cpos:28;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3JvZy5hc3VzLmNvbS9yb2cta2V5Ym9hcmQtc3dpdGNoLyNST0ctTlgiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImQ0ZDY3MjdmLWNmZTktNDhlMy04NjFiLTFlYjk2ZjIwYTM1YiIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9yb2cuYXN1cy5jb20vcm9nLWtleWJvYXJkLXN3aXRjaC8jUk9HLU5YIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAQZWJeaVKVMbY5RFqbFs91P2zwJLSw-SQVBj4n8RIfmC&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Frog.asus.com%2Frog-keyboard-switch%2F%23ROG-NX\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/rog-keyboard-switch\/#ROG-NX\">ROG NX<\/a> switches, an impressively sturdy case and stable, PBT-coated keys. It\u2019s hot-swappable, its battery life rating is much higher than the Apex Pro TKL Wireless (90 hours with RGB on) and it has a multi-function key that puts volume, media and RGB controls in one place. At $180, it\u2019s also $90 cheaper than our SteelSeries pick.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, it doesn\u2019t have the rapid trigger or custom actuation tricks of Hall effect keyboards like the Apex Pro TKL Wireless or Lemokey P1 HE, and ASUS\u2019s Armoury Crate software is a bit of a mess. The Lemokey P1 HE&#8217;s all-metal design feels higher-end, too. But if you care about typing experience more than extra gaming-friendly features, this one is still worth looking into.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-asus-rog-azoth\">ASUS ROG Azoth<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:29;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0FTVVMtUk9HLVRocmVlLUxheWVyLUhvdC1Td2FwcGFibGUtUEJUL2RwL0IwQlNLWDhXM0I_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZDRkNjcyN2YtY2ZlOS00OGUzLTg2MWItMWViOTZmMjBhMzViIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0FTVVMtUk9HLVRocmVlLUxheWVyLUhvdC1Td2FwcGFibGUtUEJUL2RwL0IwQlNLWDhXM0IiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAUcOQVEGU4e2OlCq4OOascgaTNHgsU7tsJM21lNWni2H&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FASUS-ROG-Three-Layer-Hot-Swappable-PBT%2Fdp%2FB0BSKX8W3B\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ASUS-ROG-Three-Layer-Hot-Swappable-PBT\/dp\/B0BSKX8W3B?th=1\">ASUS ROG Azoth<\/a> is like a smaller version of the ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless with a few more enthusiast touches, such as a gasket-mounted design \u2014 which gives keystrokes a softer feel \u2014 a programmable OLED display and a toolkit for lubing switches in the box. It\u2019s exceptionally well-made by any standard, not just \u201cfor a gaming keyboard.\u201d But its feature set still isn\u2019t as flexible as the Wooting 80HE or SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless, which makes its $250 list price a tough ask.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/411a8f40-2a73-11ef-bfff-1fc8443cfe2a\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-06\/411a8f40-2a73-11ef-bfff-1fc8443cfe2a\" style=\"height:539px;width:959px;\" alt=\"The ASUS ROG Azoth mechanical gaming keyboard on a light brown wooden table.\" data-uuid=\"d3e47f1d-d710-3cef-bed2-9bf0f15c1ac8\"><figcaption>\n  The ASUS ROG Azoth.<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n  Photo by Jeff Dunn \/ Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-keyboard\">Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard<\/h3>\n<p>The 75 percent <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:30;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAYeNGxNzq5_IS8bBzWbzV5LtJAiMGx4ZSW42nUEdC6Dv&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAlienware-Wireless-Gaming-Keyboard-Hot-swappable%2Fdp%2FB09JY1DY5L\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Alienware-Wireless-Gaming-Keyboard-Hot-swappable\/dp\/B09JY1DY5L?th=1\"><ins>Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard<\/ins><\/a> is much better than its bland name suggests, with high-quality PBT keycaps, smooth linear switches (which are hot-swappable), wonderfully clean RGB lighting, a steady wireless connection and a rigid yet lightweight design. But it&#8217;s fairly loud, and at $200 there isn\u2019t much reason to take it over the Lemokey P1 HE, which has a higher-quality design and more capable magnetic switches, or the ASUS Strix Scope II 96 Wireless, which offers a similarly pleasing typing experience at a slightly lower price. It\u2019s worth considering if you see it on sale, though.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-nzxt-function-2-and-function-2-minitkl\">NZXT Function 2 and Function 2 MiniTKL<\/h3>\n<p>The full-size <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:31;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAfYY103Yx4WNEpj45LsXBRyf-EN6WHCOxMh_EcVQ6TVN&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FNZXT-Function-Full-Size-Gaming-Keyboard%2Fdp%2FB0CCVLQHQF\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NZXT-Function-Full-Size-Gaming-Keyboard\/dp\/B0CCVLQHQF\">NZXT Function 2<\/a> and tenkeyless <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:32;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAdhOLpVwh6Kyyw24vpM3sdz1qNXMMkztRIKchvtr0ceT&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FNZXT-Tenkeyless-Adjustable-Double-Shot-Hot-Swappable%2Fdp%2FB0CST2HK9G\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NZXT-Tenkeyless-Adjustable-Double-Shot-Hot-Swappable\/dp\/B0CST2HK9G\">Function 2 MiniTKL<\/a> are totally solid midrange options with fast optical switches and the ability to swap between two universal actuation points, but they\u2019re let down by mediocre stabilizers on the larger keys.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-nuphy-air75-v2\">NuPhy Air75 V2<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"cpos:33;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/nuphy.com\/products\/air75-v2\">NuPhy Air75 V2<\/a> is a stylish wireless keyboard with a low-profile design. We recommend in our <a data-i13n=\"cpos:34;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-mechanical-keyboard-120050723.html\">mechanical keyboard buying guide<\/a>, and it remains an excellent choice if if you want something that blends the flatter, compact shape of a laptop keyboard with the more tactile feel of mechanical switches. The design isn\u2019t entirely ideal for gaming, though, as the wide keys can make it a little too easy to fat-finger inputs by accident and the stock keycaps aren\u2019t shine-through. NuPhy recently released a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:35;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/nuphy.com\/products\/nuphy-air75-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboard\">new model<\/a> with Hall effect switches, which we\u2019ll aim to test for a future update.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/48eb30a0-f763-11ee-8dfe-67c2ef7b94e9\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/48eb30a0-f763-11ee-8dfe-67c2ef7b94e9\" style=\"height:1201px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"The NuPhy Air75 V2 mechanical keyboard rests on a brown wooden table. Its keys are mostly white and grey, with a yellow space bar, teal escape key and red enter key.\" data-uuid=\"22d94799-955e-3beb-a2cd-a32d64b75f90\"><figcaption>\n  The NuPhy Air75 V2.<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n  Photo by Jeff Dunn \/ Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-corsair-k70-max\">Corsair K70 Max<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:36;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjBDQkhQNFNXQz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJkNGQ2NzI3Zi1jZmU5LTQ4ZTMtODYxYi0xZWI5NmYyMGEzNWIiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vZ3AvcHJvZHVjdC9CMENCSFA0U1dDIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoidGV4dC1saW5rIn0&amp;signature=AQAAARHEP8hfWPpXIIBRfmkH4v_lupDrjJiCul-waIFvYLkW&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0CBHP4SWC\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0CBHP4SWC\">Corsair K70 Max<\/a> is another one with magnetic switches, but trying to program its more advanced features through Corsair\u2019s iCue software was a pain.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-corsair-k70-rgb-tkl\">Corsair K70 RGB TKL<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Corsair Gaming;elmt:;cpos:37;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=a91cfe71-971a-4aa3-9d4d-60d4d0d143cf&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Corsair+Gaming&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAUL0AIDoXCdxwoZAt5DEiIVv_ivk2oKpte6Nvqc5fX7c&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.corsair.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fp%2Fkeyboards%2Fch-911901a-na%2Fk70-rgb-tkl-champion-series-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-na-ch-911901a-na\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.corsair.com\/us\/en\/p\/keyboards\/ch-911901a-na\/k70-rgb-tkl-champion-series-optical-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-pbt-double-shot-pro-keycaps-na-ch-911901a-na\">Corsair K70 RGB TKL<\/a> is a decent if basic midrange model, but it\u2019s also on the noisy side compared to our top picks and it\u2019s saddled with middling software.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-logitech-g515-lightspeed-tkl\">Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:38;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0xvZ2l0ZWNoLUxpZ2h0c3BlZWQtVGVua2V5bGVzcy1Eb3VibGUtU2hvdC1NZWNoYW5pY2FsL2RwL0IwRDFGUFg1U0M_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZDRkNjcyN2YtY2ZlOS00OGUzLTg2MWItMWViOTZmMjBhMzViIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0xvZ2l0ZWNoLUxpZ2h0c3BlZWQtVGVua2V5bGVzcy1Eb3VibGUtU2hvdC1NZWNoYW5pY2FsL2RwL0IwRDFGUFg1U0MiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAVnZ5nV6y9tC_37KO8xkIfJ3L5OASXr78gZpQQq_JtF4&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Lightspeed-Tenkeyless-Double-Shot-Mechanical%2Fdp%2FB0D1FPX5SC\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Logitech-Lightspeed-Tenkeyless-Double-Shot-Mechanical\/dp\/B0D1FPX5SC?th=1\"><ins>Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL<\/ins><\/a> is another low-profile model that generally feels comfortable and well-built, even if it&#8217;s entirely made of plastic. It\u2019s a decent alternative to the NuPhy Air75 V2, as it\u2019s much quieter with its <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Logitech;elmt:;cpos:39;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=9d8b417f-05d3-461d-8465-21e1a10e527d&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Logitech&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5sb2dpdGVjaGcuY29tL2VuLXVzL2lubm92YXRpb24vbWVjaGFuaWNhbC1zd2l0Y2hlcy5odG1sIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJkNGQ2NzI3Zi1jZmU5LTQ4ZTMtODYxYi0xZWI5NmYyMGEzNWIiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmxvZ2l0ZWNoZy5jb20vZW4tdXMvaW5ub3ZhdGlvbi9tZWNoYW5pY2FsLXN3aXRjaGVzLmh0bWwifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAR2ioxCfDn0o_moN3Xo9GzWn0o1O068DkfCG8kDD86qi&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.logitechg.com%2Fen-us%2Finnovation%2Fmechanical-switches.html\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.logitechg.com\/en-us\/innovation\/mechanical-switches.html\"><ins>GL Tactile<\/ins><\/a> switches and comes with shine-through keycaps by default. However, those switches aren\u2019t hot-swappable, and the board can\u2019t connect to multiple devices simultaneously over Bluetooth. The low-profile shape still isn\u2019t the best for gaming either, plus the stock keycaps aren\u2019t quite as grippy as other PBT options we\u2019ve used.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-logitech-g-pro-x-tkl-and-g-pro-x-60\">Logitech G915 TKL<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"cpos:40;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0xvZ2l0ZWNoLVRlbmtleWxlc3MtTGlnaHRzcGVlZC1NZWNoYW5pY2FsLUxJR0hUU1lOQy9kcC9CMDg1UkxaMUM0P3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLTRvdC0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZDRkNjcyN2YtY2ZlOS00OGUzLTg2MWItMWViOTZmMjBhMzViIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAbM7MFURoj9Nupw_-Y4gSFdGab27YQiGSH9046ZkLJk-&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Tenkeyless-Lightspeed-Mechanical-LIGHTSYNC%2Fdp%2FB085RLZ1C4&amp;refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Fbest-gaming-keyboard-140019954.html&amp;uuid=we0uUE8mwuQFkiIi78635&amp;uuid=j7CclsVYLpfxNqzQ78402\"><ins>Logitech G915 TKL<\/ins><\/a> is an older wireless low-profile keyboard with a metal frame, but its thin ABS keycaps feel too cheap for something that\u2019s usually priced around $180. The NuPhy Air75 V2 is a superior value. Logitech <a data-i13n=\"cpos:41;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/computing\/accessories\/logitech-drops-an-analog-keyboard-and-new-pro-superlight-mice-180113818.html\"><ins>released<\/ins><\/a> an <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:42;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=d4d6727f-cfe9-48e3-861b-1eb96f20a35b&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAVjjDsVxMwX7eKy0X29jGbhVr9mZqHDjHhXdFnNCJo8q&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Low-Profile-Double-Shot-Programmable-Backlighting%2Fdp%2FB0DB1ZW7K3\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Logitech-Low-Profile-Double-Shot-Programmable-Backlighting\/dp\/B0DB1ZW7K3?th=1\"><ins>upgraded model<\/ins><\/a> with PBT keycaps and a USB-C port last year; we plan to test that one for our next update, but it\u2019s still pretty expensive at $200.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-02\/b0f18fc0-ef5e-11ef-bede-52a09b478c03\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-02\/b0f18fc0-ef5e-11ef-bede-52a09b478c03\" style=\"height:1125px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"A black gaming keyboard with light blue RGB backlighting, the Logitech G515 TKL Lightspeed, rests atop a brown wooden table.\" data-uuid=\"06c782b9-d0cf-3c32-a342-14cbc4a01764\"><figcaption>\n  The Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL.<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n  Jeff Dunn for Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"jump-link-recent-updates\">Recent updates<\/h2>\n<p><strong>February 2025<\/strong>: We&#8217;ve overhauled this guide with new picks: The Wooting 80HE is now our top recommendation overall, the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless (Gen 3) is our new &#8220;best wireless&#8221; option and the Lemokey P1 HE slots in as an honorable mention. We&#8217;ve also added notes on several more gaming keyboards we&#8217;ve tested since our last update, including Logitech&#8217;s G Pro X TKL Rapid and G515 Lightspeed TKL, Razer&#8217;s BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% and Alienware&#8217;s Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard. Finally, we&#8217;ve made a few minor updates to our &#8220;What to look for in a gaming keyboard&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><strong>June 2024<\/strong>: We updated this guide with a new \u201ctraditional mechanical keyboard\u201d pick, the Keychron V3 Max, plus a couple new honorable mentions and more notes on other gaming keyboards we\u2019ve tried. Note that we\u2019ve tested \u2014 and will continue to test \u2014 several other keyboards that aren\u2019t explicitly marketed toward gaming, but we\u2019ll direct you to our general <a data-i13n=\"cpos:43;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-mechanical-keyboard-120050723.html\">mechanical keyboard buying guide<\/a> for more info on those.<\/p>\n<p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/gaming\/pc\/best-gaming-keyboard-140019954.html?src=rss<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best gaming keyboards can make you feel in total control while sweating through an online shooter and more comfortable while taking in a 100-hour RPG. 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