{"id":1235653,"date":"2025-02-27T15:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1235653"},"modified":"2025-02-27T15:00:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:00:37","slug":"the-5-best-mechanical-keyboards-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1235653","title":{"rendered":"The 5 best mechanical keyboards for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Your keyboard is one of the few pieces of technology you\u2019ll use for hours at a time, so why not make it something that brings you joy? Sure, the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/topre-realforce-r2-pfu-keyboard-irl-153030722.html\">people who gush<\/a> over mechanical keyboards can be a bit much, but the enhanced comfort, durability and customizability that comes with the best of them is real. If you\u2019re interested in making the switch (ahem), we\u2019ve tested dozens of mechanical keyboards over the past year and rounded up our favorites below. We\u2019ve also broken down what to look for as you shop.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jump-link-what-to-look-for-in-a-mechanical-keyboard\">What to look for in a mechanical keyboard<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-layout\">Layout<\/h3>\n<p>The first thing to decide with any keyboard is what size and layout you want. Full-size layouts have all the keys you\u2019d ever need \u2014 a number pad, a full function row, arrow keys, etc. \u2014 but they also have the largest physical footprint. A 96-percent or \u201c1800\u201d keyboard is similar, but crunches the navigation cluster (Page Up, Home, etc.), numpad and arrow keys closer together to save space. Tenkeyless (TKL) or 80-percent keyboards omit the number pad entirely; they&#8217;re often considered the best blend of size and functionality. 75-percent keyboards keep almost all of the buttons of a TKL model but further reduce any \u201cdead\u201d space between them \u2014 think of them like the TKL versions of a 96 percent layout.<\/p>\n<p> <span id=\"end-legacy-contents\"><\/span> <\/p>\n<p>It gets more and more minimal from there. The smallest popular layout is the 60 percent keyboard, which removes the arrow keys, function row, numpad and navigation cluster. This kind of design can be particularly useful for gaming, as it opens up a ton of desk space to swing your mouse around. It typically relies on shortcuts to make up for its missing keys, but it comes with a learning curve as a result.<\/p>\n<p>Even more compact options exist beyond that. These can be adorable, but they usually involve removing the number row, which is a step too far for most people. There are all sorts of ergonomic keyboards that utilize different shapes to improve your wrist and arm comfort as well, but we have a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-ergonomic-keyboard-130047982.html\">separate guide for those<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-switch-type\">Switch type<\/h3>\n<p>No component has more of an impact on how a mechanical keyboard feels and sounds than the switches beneath its keycaps. The market for these tiny mechanisms is vast and complex but, to keep it simple, you can separate them into three types: linear, tactile and clicky. Which you prefer ultimately comes down to personal preference, so we encourage you to go to a store, try out a friend\u2019s keyboard and test switches out to determine what you like best.<\/p>\n<p>Linear switches feel smooth and consistent all the way down. Many PC gamers prefer them because they\u2019re often light and fast to actuate, so they can register inputs quickly. They tend to be quieter than other switch types as well, but some may find them too sensitive.<\/p>\n<p>Tactile switches create a noticeable \u201cbump\u201d partway through a press. They generally aren\u2019t as fast as their linear counterparts, but many (including yours truly) enjoy the tangible sense of feedback they provide with each keystroke. This bit of resistance can make it a little easier to avoid typos, too. Many tactile switches are neither outright quiet nor disruptively loud.<\/p>\n<p>Clicky switches are, well, clicky. They work similarly to tactile switches but use an extra mechanism that makes a sharp click sound when pressed. The exact design of that mechanism can differ depending on the switch. Some people love the audible feedback of clicky switches. The people who work or live with them? Probably not so much.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/4e5d4d90-f761-11ee-bfdb-dc43c493c4f2\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/4e5d4d90-f761-11ee-bfdb-dc43c493c4f2\" style=\"height:1201px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a pair of exposed, white and teal mechanical keyboard switches.\" data-uuid=\"e19a52ce-1eb3-3da4-944b-e1a43cfbc3d7\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n   Photo by Jeff Dunn \/ Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Remember: These are general buckets. Within them lies an enormous variety of switches with differing actuation points, weights, springs, bump sensations and more. One linear, tactile, or clicky switch can feel and sound noticeably different than another.<\/p>\n<p>There are more dramatic variations as well. Low-profile switches, for one, can be linear, tactile or clicky but aren\u2019t as tall and have a shorter travel distance. They allow for flatter and more compact designs, with keys that are fast to press but also easy to bottom out.<\/p>\n<p>Optical and <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 rely on different mechanisms entirely. Instead of a physical contact point, the former uses a beam of infrared light to register keystrokes, while the latter uses tiny magnets. Both commonly have a linear feel. They can also enable a few gaming-friendly features: You could set custom actuation points and make any key more or less sensitive, map multiple actions to one keystroke or even use an \u201canalog mode\u201d that emulates gamepad controls. (Newer <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;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> are said to offer similar benefits.) These are niche tricks, but they can make a difference for competitive-minded players. Boards that use these \u201canalog\u201d switches are frequently more expensive and less customizable than traditional mechanical options, though.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-switch-modifications\">Switch modifications<\/h3>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t stop at switch types: Manufacturers (and you!) can make several other tweaks to shape how a mechanical keyboard feels and sounds. Some have layers of different foam inside their case to tamp down noise, for instance. Some have switches that are <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keyboard.university\/200-courses\/switch-lubes-the-basics-7k3jx\">lubricated<\/a> out of the box to provide a smoother feel and more muted sound. A few others put plastic, rubber or foam \u201c<a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/switchandclick.com\/how-to-film-a-switch-on-a-mechanical-keyboard-step-by-step-guide\/\">films<\/a>\u201d between the upper and bottom housing of a switch to keep it from wobbling and further tune its acoustics. Or they stick a layer of tape on their printed circuit board (PCB) to absorb higher-pitched sounds. We think most people will find that some well-applied foam and lubing makes things feel nicer, though this is another matter that comes down to taste.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-keycaps\">Keycaps<\/h3>\n<p>Keycaps play a huge role in defining a keyboard\u2019s character. First off, they should look nice! There\u2019s a huge market for third-party keycaps in all different styles, from the playful to the professional to the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/gadgets\/2021\/11\/express-your-inner-legolas-with-these-lord-of-the-rings-keycaps\/\">proudly impractical<\/a>. The majority of mechanical keyboards make it easy to swap in new keycaps, so it\u2019s usually not a huge deal if you ever get bored with your device&#8217;s stock set.<\/p>\n<p>Most keycaps are made from one of two types of plastic: ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) or PBT (polybutylene terephthalate). Keycaps using the latter tend to be higher-quality. They&#8217;re often thicker, more durable, deeper-sounding and less prone to developing a shiny or greasy finish over time. Still, premium ABS keycaps do exist, so this is another case where what\u2019s \u201cbest\u201d partly comes down to personal taste. You may prefer an ABS keycap that feels smooth over a PBT model with a rougher texture.<\/p>\n<p>Keycap sets are available in several different shapes and sizes. Some are totally uniform; many others are distinctly sculpted to meet your fingers in (ostensibly) more natural positions. Which is most comfortable is something you\u2019ll have to figure out for yourself. You can check out <a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"http:\/\/keycaps.info\/\">keycaps.info<\/a> to see what the most popular keycap profiles look like.<\/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><\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n   Photo by Jeff Dunn \/ Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Keyboard makers have several different methods of printing the letters and symbols (aka \u201clegends\u201d) that go on a set of keycaps. The two most common are known as <a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/deskthority.net\/wiki\/Double-shot_moulding\">double-shot<\/a> and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/deskthority.net\/wiki\/Keycap_printing#Dye_sublimation\">dye-sublimation<\/a>. Double-shot caps are typically more durable but cost more to produce \u2014 they\u2019re made by molding one color of plastic for the keycap around a second color of plastic for the legend. \u201cDye-sub\u201d caps, in contrast, use heat to stain in the legends but are decently durable in their own right.<\/p>\n<p>For keyboards with RGB backlighting, it&#8217;s best if the legends to be \u201cshine-through,\u201d so those color effects are visible through the keycaps. We don\u2019t think it\u2019s the end of the world if they aren\u2019t \u2014 as you\u2019ll see below \u2014 but the RGB won\u2019t be as fun otherwise.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-stabilizers\">Stabilizers<\/h3>\n<p>Stabilizers (or \u201cstabs\u201d) are little components that go under large keys like the space bar or backspace to keep them from rattling or wobbling when pressed. These come in <a data-i13n=\"cpos:11;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/switchandclick.com\/stabilizer-guide\/\">different types<\/a> as well. Many a decent keyboard has been hindered by subpar stabilizers, so it\u2019s worth checking your bigger keys first to ensure they aren\u2019t distractingly shaky or uneven.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-mounting-styles-and-case-quality\">Mounting styles and case quality<\/h3>\n<p>A keyboard\u2019s mounting style determines how its PCB and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keyboard.university\/200-courses\/plate-materials-sizes-9yn46\">plate<\/a> \u2014 i.e., a common (but not universal) layer that holds the keycaps in place above the PCB \u2014 are secured within its case. This, too, comes in varying styles and can have a significant effect on how the board feels and sounds. It\u2019s also something that\u2019s best explained visually, so we\u2019ll point you to <a data-i13n=\"cpos:13;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasbaart.nl\/2019\/04\/07\/cheat-sheet-custom-keyboard-mounting-styles\/\">this excellent infographic<\/a> from Thomas Baart instead of running through every possible configuration here. It\u2019s hard to say one mounting style is always better than the others, but many enthusiast boards these days use some sort of gasket mount, which puts a gasket material on either side to separate the plate from the main case. Done well, this can make typing feel softer and bouncier than it would on a more traditional, tray-mounted design.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of what\u2019s going on under the hood, a good keyboard shouldn\u2019t feel cheap on the outside, either. Its case shouldn\u2019t flex under pressure or feel hollow as you\u2019re clacking away. Higher-end models often have cases made from metal or sturdier plastic \u2014 the former may feel more premium but it\u2019s typically heavier and pricier.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-customizations-and-software\">Customizations and software<\/h3>\n<p>We focused on pre-built models here, but that doesn\u2019t mean customization isn\u2019t important. Experimenting with different switches and keycaps is half the fun of this hobby, after all. For this guide, we prioritized keyboards that are \u201chot-swappable,\u201d which means they let you easily remove and replace switches without having to desolder anything. Permanently attached switches may be more stable, but fixing a broken hot-swappable switch should be relatively painless \u2014 and more affordable to boot.<\/p>\n<p>We also valued keyboards that are easy to program and customize through software, whether it\u2019s a manufacturer-specific app or popular open-source programs like <a data-i13n=\"cpos:14;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caniusevia.com\/\">VIA<\/a>. Not everyone will go through the trouble to set macros, customize backlighting or remap keys, but it\u2019s better to have the option if your mindset changes down the road.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a plus if a keyboard works across multiple operating systems, particularly Windows and macOS, just in case you ever switch allegiances. If the device comes with OS-specific keycaps you can pop on to make the experience less clunky, that\u2019s even better.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-connectivity\">Connectivity<\/h3>\n<p>Wireless connectivity isn\u2019t essential with a device that mostly sits on your desk, but it\u2019s always nice to cut down on cables. Though wireless keyboards still cost more than wired ones, today you can get something great for less than $100. If you do go wireless, look for a model that can connect over Bluetooth and a USB wireless dongle. The former is convenient for travel, while the latter can provide a more stable connection. For wired keyboards, you want a detachable USB cable so you don\u2019t have to replace your entire device if the cord ever frays or breaks.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/d50d9990-5c88-11ee-bf3e-3bc62e6cab7b\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/d50d9990-5c88-11ee-bf3e-3bc62e6cab7b\" style=\"height:1201px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"The G.Skill KM250 RGB gaming keyboard rests on a light brown wooden table.\" data-uuid=\"ca153604-e60c-3715-9759-9e0158943c41\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n   Photo by Jeff Dunn \/ Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-backlight\">Backlight<\/h3>\n<p>Good backlighting will make any keyboard easier to use in the dark. We gave bonus points to keyboards with fully programmable RGB lights, as they can be particularly fun to mess with, but they&#8217;re not essential. As noted above, the strength of your backlight will be neutered if your keycaps\u2019 legends aren\u2019t transparent.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-rotary-knob\">Rotary knob<\/h3>\n<p>Some mechanical keyboards come configured with a rotary knob, which typically controls volume by default but can be customized to control other inputs as well. This is more of a fun bonus than anything else, but we found it hard to give up on devices without one.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jump-link-how-we-tested\">How we tested<\/h2>\n<p>To be clear, there isn\u2019t one \u201cbest\u201d mechanical keyboard for everyone. Yes, some are likely to be better for most people than others; that\u2019s what we set out to find with this guide. But ultimately, this is one of those categories that\u2019ll largely depend on your personal tastes.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth reiterating that we only considered pre-built models for this guide. We still valued keyboards that are configurable with different switches, keycaps and other design tweaks upfront and easy to customize after purchase. However, we recognize that many people just want to pay for a nice thing and enjoy it, without having to do homework on how they can make it better. If you want to get hardcore later on and start building your own custom keyboards, we have a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:15;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/build-custom-keyboard-130021619.html?guccounter=1\">whole separate guide<\/a> for that.<\/p>\n<p>With that said, we started our research by reading a ton of reviews from both professionals and everyday users, trawling enthusiast forums along the way. This helped us whittle down the devices that had a shot of being a top pick and were readily available from reputable brands. From there, we used each keyboard as our daily driver for a few days, typing up thousands of words, playing PC games and paying attention to the key aspects noted above. We fully charged each wireless model and monitored its battery drain to ensure it lined up with their advertised rating. We also ensured any companion software worked as intended.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth keeping in mind that new mechanical keyboards are coming out all the time. It&#8217;s very difficult to get to everything, but we&#8217;ll continue to monitor the market and update this guide as noteworthy boards arrive.<\/p>\n<p> <core-commerce id=\"076c8e071995480f85028250ad18a0d2\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/www.keychron.com\/collections\/keychron-q-max-series-keyboard\" data-original-url-076c8-btn-0=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/Keychron\/page\/20F10AEE-8113-48C9-B029-21B6E496CF78\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<p> <core-commerce id=\"3d17a59e997746f19b02dbd4cef5b7ca\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/www.keychron.com\/collections\/keychron-v-max-series-keyboard\" data-original-url-3d17a-btn-0=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/Keychron\/page\/F7D4855C-7A70-4E88-B1FE-C77FEDB32C67\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<p> <core-commerce id=\"4b23ac337ca14708b30805f322ffa347\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Keychron-Keyboard-Programmable-Backlight-Mechanical\/dp\/B0CBWJ9SKX\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<p> <core-commerce id=\"7a855f45d07644b99fecb70243204e74\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/nuphy-Air75-V2-Mechanical-Grey-Gateron\/dp\/B0CMZG41T1\/\" data-original-url-7a855-btn-0=\"https:\/\/nuphy.com\/collections\/keyboards\/products\/air75-v2?variant=40671476645997\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<p> <core-commerce id=\"6adea6cbe0e24f139730ff4d7c8a55c3\" data-type=\"product-list\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/wooting.io\/wooting-80he\"><\/core-commerce><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jump-link-other-mechanical-keyboards-we-tested\">Other mechanical keyboards we tested<\/h2>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/9960ce80-f765-11ee-befe-51fffc81fcc8\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/9960ce80-f765-11ee-befe-51fffc81fcc8\" style=\"height:1200px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"A quintet of mechanical keyboards rest on a brown wooden outdoor table, with one beige model flanked two separate keyboards above it, and two other models below it.\" data-uuid=\"12c9250e-a282-3d0d-8890-32b89698ad70\"><figcaption>\n   Just a few of the other mechanical keyboards we tested for this guide. Clockwise from top left: the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless (2023), the G.Skill KM250 RGB, the Lofree Block, the NZXT Function 2 and the Lofree Flow.<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n   Photo by Jeff Dunn \/ Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-lofree-block\">Lofree Block<\/h3>\n<p>The wireless <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Lofree;elmt:;cpos:16;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=869f9a6c-612f-4af2-b706-12bce3b24d87&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Lofree&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5sb2ZyZWUuY28vcHJvZHVjdHMvbG9mcmVlLWJsb2NrLXdpcmVsZXNzLW1lY2hhbmljYWwta2V5Ym9hcmQtMSIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYTZkNDlhOTItODlhYi00YzgyLTg4ZTctZDQxYWViNzg2OTk3Iiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5sb2ZyZWUuY28vcHJvZHVjdHMvbG9mcmVlLWJsb2NrLXdpcmVsZXNzLW1lY2hhbmljYWwta2V5Ym9hcmQtMSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAVASsHqCzJddhgls51Ap8zSjbUkC4UVPyE7-fVx69q9U&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lofree.co%2Fproducts%2Flofree-block-wireless-mechanical-keyboard-1\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.lofree.co\/products\/lofree-block-wireless-mechanical-keyboard-1\">Lofree Block<\/a> feels great and has a fun retro aesthetic that looks like it belongs next to an old Mac. Its keys are wonderfully smooth to the touch and create a nice thocky tone. At $169, it\u2019s a good middle ground between the Keychron Q Max and V Max series if you dig the look. However, it doesn\u2019t have any software for programming macros, it only has a white backlight and it only comes in a full-size layout. Are those <em>huge<\/em> issues? No. But there are fine margins separating these things once you get to a certain point.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-lofree-flow\">Lofree Flow<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s a similar story with the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;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;contentUuid=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAecAlp2zBuZy55r_llweALQZX61T1anin75BerFJ-YkC&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLOFREE-Mechanical-Rechargeable-Keyboards-Connection%2Fdp%2FB0CJTV8P4Z\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LOFREE-Mechanical-Rechargeable-Keyboards-Connection\/dp\/B0CJTV8P4Z\">Lofree Flow<\/a>, a low-profile model. Its <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Lofree;elmt:;cpos:18;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=869f9a6c-612f-4af2-b706-12bce3b24d87&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Lofree&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5sb2ZyZWUuY28vcHJvZHVjdHMvbG9mcmVlLXgta2FpbGgtZnVsbC1wb20tbG93LXByb2ZpbGUtc3dpdGNoZXMiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImE2ZDQ5YTkyLTg5YWItNGM4Mi04OGU3LWQ0MWFlYjc4Njk5NyIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubG9mcmVlLmNvL3Byb2R1Y3RzL2xvZnJlZS14LWthaWxoLWZ1bGwtcG9tLWxvdy1wcm9maWxlLXN3aXRjaGVzIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAaDzUmeaQkoy0qEDaBvHNdnoO6NQhz9uPi0eUUecBGKN&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lofree.co%2Fproducts%2Flofree-x-kailh-full-pom-low-profile-switches\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.lofree.co\/products\/lofree-x-kailh-full-pom-low-profile-switches\">full-POM switches<\/a> are softer and noticeably quieter than the NuPhy Air V2, and its thin aluminum case looks and feels high-quality. It can only work wirelessly using Bluetooth, though, and we noticed a couple of connection hiccups in testing. There\u2019s still no software, either, plus its backlight is fairly weak. It also costs $40 or so more than the Air75 V2. Still, it\u2019s a great alternative.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-keychron-k-max\">Keychron K Max<\/h3>\n<p>The low-profile <a data-i13n=\"cpos:19;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keychron.com\/collections\/keychron-k-max-series-keyboard\">Keychron K Max<\/a> series has all the requisite features and costs less than the NuPhy Air75 V2 and Lofree Flow. If you don\u2019t like the Air V2\u2019s style and want a cheaper low-profile model, it\u2019s worth a look. That said, the keycaps on NuPhy\u2019s board feel a bit higher-quality, and the tactile Gateron switches in our K Max unit sound thinner.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-nzxt-function-2--function-2-minitkl\">NZXT Function 2 &amp; Function 2 MiniTKL<\/h3>\n<p>The full-size <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=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL05aWFQtRnVuY3Rpb24tRnVsbC1TaXplLUdhbWluZy1LZXlib2FyZC9kcC9CMENDVkxRSFFGP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImE2ZDQ5YTkyLTg5YWItNGM4Mi04OGU3LWQ0MWFlYjc4Njk5NyIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9OWlhULUZ1bmN0aW9uLUZ1bGwtU2l6ZS1HYW1pbmctS2V5Ym9hcmQvZHAvQjBDQ1ZMUUhRRiIsImR5bmFtaWNDZW50cmFsVHJhY2tpbmdJZCI6dHJ1ZSwic2l0ZUlkIjoidXMtZW5nYWRnZXQiLCJwYWdlSWQiOiIxcC1hdXRvbGluayIsImZlYXR1cmVJZCI6InRleHQtbGluayJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAWDWVZWChtFsMll2k_87Bp1_I2w5DXV6eukdMXMAZ73q&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?th=1\">NZXT Function 2<\/a> and tenkeyless <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:21;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAcmNArV1zqHvqzcFH6xDc0RcG4jo9usCdyB74KAxA9zA&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\">NZXT Function 2 MiniTKL<\/a> are perfectly solid gaming keyboards with fast optical switches, durable PBT keycaps, tasteful RGB lighting, sound-dampening foam and aluminum top plates. They support a fair amount of customization through <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:NZXT;elmt:;cpos:22;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=8f5216e7-b951-468a-abe3-baae6e4d1e46&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=NZXT&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL256eHQuY29tL3NvZnR3YXJlL2NhbSIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYTZkNDlhOTItODlhYi00YzgyLTg4ZTctZDQxYWViNzg2OTk3Iiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL256eHQuY29tL3NvZnR3YXJlL2NhbSJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAfYNZrIvvWI5bk3hWPUiiy3bK2PrQioVZFW-lOpvYtVO&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fnzxt.com%2Fsoftware%2Fcam\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/nzxt.com\/software\/cam\">NZXT\u2019s CAM app<\/a>, including the ability to swap between two different universal actuation settings. The stabilizers on larger keys exhibit some rattle, though, and the Wooting 80HE&#8217;s magnetic switches are far more versatile for not too much extra cash.<\/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   Photo by Jeff Dunn \/ Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-melgeek-modern97\">MelGeek Modern97<\/h3>\n<p>With its fun speckled color scheme, gasket-mounted design and multiple foam layers, the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:23;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melgeek.com\/collections\/modern97\">MelGeek Modern97<\/a> is a solid value at $139. The linear, pre-lubed Kailh Box Plastic switches in our unit are smooth and enjoyably clacky, while the larger keys are neither hollow nor overly loud. All of the switches are hot-swappable, and the whole thing works over USB-C, Bluetooth or a 2.4GHz dongle. Alas, its ABS keycaps start to feel slicker and greasier with extended use. This model also has a 90 percent layout, which saves a little extra desk space compared to a 96 percent board but can lead to more accidental presses around the arrow keys.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-razer-huntsman-v2-tkl\">Razer Huntsman V2 TKL<\/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=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1JhemVyLUh1bnRzbWFuLVRlbmtleWxlc3MtR2FtaW5nLUtleWJvYXJkL2RwL0IwOUMxM1dZRFg_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYTZkNDlhOTItODlhYi00YzgyLTg4ZTctZDQxYWViNzg2OTk3Iiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1JhemVyLUh1bnRzbWFuLVRlbmtleWxlc3MtR2FtaW5nLUtleWJvYXJkL2RwL0IwOUMxM1dZRFgiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAUIYPnv5rf5jj9oqsvtiI7HmKeFVxm0z2c239wfaemdA&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRazer-Huntsman-Tenkeyless-Gaming-Keyboard%2Fdp%2FB09C13WYDX\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Razer-Huntsman-Tenkeyless-Gaming-Keyboard\/dp\/B09C13WYDX?th=1\">Razer Huntsman V2 TKL<\/a> is a quality gaming keyboard with light optical switches, crisp shine-through keycaps, a sturdy frame and an impressively muffled sound thanks to some internal foam. (If you buy the model with Razer\u2019s linear optical switches, that is; another variant with clicky switches isn\u2019t nearly as quiet.) It\u2019s often available in the $100 range, and at that price it\u2019s a solid pick. It\u2019s neither wireless nor hot-swappable, though, and its keys wobble more than those on the Keychron V Max.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-razer-huntsman-v3-pro\">Razer Huntsman V3 Pro<\/h3>\n<p>The analog <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:25;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjBDRzdCV0c3Sj90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJhNmQ0OWE5Mi04OWFiLTRjODItODhlNy1kNDFhZWI3ODY5OTciLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vZ3AvcHJvZHVjdC9CMENHN0JXRzdKIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoidGV4dC1saW5rIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAYmDUv_f-jfvn_yWq4FNZrXyqGWlwbwCg_vZ789yGHcA&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 decent alternative to the Wooting 80HE if the latter\u2019s shipping delays become too great. It\u2019s available in a 60 percent, TKL or full-size layout, and it offers a similar set of gaming features, including an adjustable actuation range and a rapid trigger setting for repeating keystrokes faster. But its optical switches are noisier and more hollow-feeling than Wooting\u2019s Hall effect setup, so it\u2019s not as pleasant for typing.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-02\/60aafa20-eef9-11ef-bb79-e392d883eae4\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-02\/60aafa20-eef9-11ef-bb79-e392d883eae4\" style=\"height:1088px;width:1935px;\" alt=\"A black keyboard with rainbow-colored RGB lighting, the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless (Gen 3), rests atop a brown wooden desk.\" data-uuid=\"067cd331-4498-3a0b-ba34-c61a57c43a95\"><figcaption>\n   The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless (Gen 3).<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n   Jeff Dunn for Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-wireless-gen-3\">SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless (Gen 3)<\/h3>\n<p>We recommend 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=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAbNE5oYbHl27DgsfcBEs9TC84gQasNjZIMgrXI46pdzP&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSteelSeries-Apex-Pro-TKL-Wireless%2Fdp%2FB0DGZ3VV9X\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-TKL-Wireless\/dp\/B0DGZ3VV9X\">SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless<\/a> in our guide to the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:27;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-gaming-keyboard-140019954.html\">best gaming keyboards<\/a>, and it remains a good choice if you want the extensive customizability of the Wooting 80HE in a wireless design. It also comes with a wrist rest, unlike Wooting\u2019s keyboard, and it offers an impressive typing experience in its own right. SteelSeries\u2019 configuration software is clunkier to navigate than Wootility, though, and at $270 it\u2019s pricier than Keychron Q Max without having quite as premium a design.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-gskill-km250\">G.Skill KM250<\/h3>\n<p>The $45 <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:28;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0ctU2tpbGwtNjctS2V5LU1lY2hhbmljYWwtS2V5Ym9hcmQtSW5qZWN0aW9uL2RwL0IwQlNMQ1Q0MTc_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYTZkNDlhOTItODlhYi00YzgyLTg4ZTctZDQxYWViNzg2OTk3Iiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0ctU2tpbGwtNjctS2V5LU1lY2hhbmljYWwtS2V5Ym9hcmQtSW5qZWN0aW9uL2RwL0IwQlNMQ1Q0MTciLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAe_La_pF31GiXY9J3hxYV7M_IAZQrcOtoNXbiiUam42r&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FG-Skill-67-Key-Mechanical-Keyboard-Injection%2Fdp%2FB0BSLCT417\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/G-Skill-67-Key-Mechanical-Keyboard-Injection\/dp\/B0BSLCT417\">G.Skill KM250<\/a> is the top budget pick in our gaming keyboard guide, and it\u2019s still a better buy than the Keychron C3 Pro is gaming is your chief concern. Compared to Keychron\u2019s board, it adds hot-swappable switches, full RGB backlighting, PBT keycaps and a rotary knob in a smaller 65 percent layout. That said, the C3 Pro\u2019s fuller sound and springier keystrokes make it superior for typing, and its tenkeyless design should be more comfortable for a wider swath of people. It\u2019s typically available for $10 to $15 less, too.<\/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-logitech-g-pro-x-tkl--g-pro-x-60\">Logitech G Pro X TKL &amp; G Pro X 60<\/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=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAVQSftvvj44VVHHl6Qw4pXcuUGKzxQnCVveTk8PjkhNR&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Lightspeed-Ultra-Portable-Tenkeyless-LIGHTSYNC%2Fdp%2FB0BQBRPZ8M\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Logitech-Lightspeed-Ultra-Portable-Tenkeyless-LIGHTSYNC\/dp\/B0BQBRPZ8M?th=1\">Logitech G Pro X TKL<\/a> and 60 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=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAARP7zljrTKycYJ6KETI9QJxzmlddBh0h4xC0T1mAmf2F&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Lightspeed-Ultra-Portable-Tenkeyless-LIGHTSYNC%2Fdp%2FB0BRSSGBCN\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Logitech-Lightspeed-Ultra-Portable-Tenkeyless-LIGHTSYNC\/dp\/B0BRSSGBCN\">Logitech G Pro X 60<\/a> are <a data-i13n=\"cpos:31;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/logitechs-tiny-g-pro-x-60-gaming-keyboard-has-some-big-competition-070154542.html\">well-built<\/a> but far too expensive for gaming keyboards that lack hot-swappable switches and the analog functionality of competitors like the Wooting 80HE.<\/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=\"cpos:32;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" 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&amp;refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Fgaming%2Fpc%2Fbest-gaming-keyboard-140019954.html&amp;uuid=e45K0WGCZJZZZk9q47674\">Logitech G Pro X TKL Rapid<\/a> is better, and a fine 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. Its rapid trigger and adjustable actuation features all work fine, and Logitech\u2019s G Hub software is easier to get around than most apps from the big-name manufacturers. 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/497ecb80-5c8b-11ee-b79f-a811ed0a9203\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-09\/497ecb80-5c8b-11ee-b79f-a811ed0a9203\" style=\"height:1500px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"The ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless gaming keyboard rests on a light brown wooden table.\" data-uuid=\"1d8dfc9f-5de2-34d1-9194-30fa9abfad38\"><figcaption>\n   The ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless<br \/>\n <\/figcaption><div class=\"photo-credit\">\n   Photo by Jeff Dunn \/ 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=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:33;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjBDN0tGWjVUTD90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJhNmQ0OWE5Mi04OWFiLTRjODItODhlNy1kNDFhZWI3ODY5OTciLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vZ3AvcHJvZHVjdC9CMEM3S0ZaNVRMIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoidGV4dC1saW5rIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAV7h-9fEbuI3zvs7zWWTxvZpBnOyRN559zcA1phOsS72&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0C7KFZ5TL\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0C7KFZ5TL\">ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless<\/a> is a wireless 96 percent keyboard that\u2019s marketed toward gamers but should feel great to anyone. The pre-lubed, linear ROG NX Snow switches in our test unit are smooth and quiet, while the PBT keycaps feel stable and high-quality. The keycaps let the RGB backlight shine through cleanly, plus there\u2019s a clever multi-function key that puts various lighting and media controls in one place. ASUS\u2019 Armoury Crate software is sloppy, though, and the board\u2019s overall look may be too <em>gamer-y<\/em> for some. At $180, it\u2019s not cheap either. The <a data-i13n=\"cpos:34;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keychron.com\/collections\/keychron-q-max-series-keyboard\/products\/keychron-q5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard\">Keychron Q5 Max<\/a> costs $40 more but gets you a more premium (if heavier) all-aluminum chassis; here, the housing is plastic.<\/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:35;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0FTVVMtUk9HLVRocmVlLUxheWVyLUhvdC1Td2FwcGFibGUtUEJUL2RwL0IwQlNLWDhXM0I_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYTZkNDlhOTItODlhYi00YzgyLTg4ZTctZDQxYWViNzg2OTk3Iiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0FTVVMtUk9HLVRocmVlLUxheWVyLUhvdC1Td2FwcGFibGUtUEJUL2RwL0IwQlNLWDhXM0IiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAXfjwVdK6Lr0kUQaHRGGYJ8fhT6F2__JGzDyYleMkeNX&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\">ASUS ROG Azoth<\/a> is like a 75 percent version of the Strix Scope II 96 Wireless with a few more enthusiast touches. Its gasket-mounted design gives keystrokes a slightly softer landing, it has a programmable OLED display and it even includes a switch lubing kit in the box. Like the Strix, its hardware is very clearly high-grade. But its software is much more aggravating and, with a list price of $250, it&#8217;s a worse value than the Keychron Q Max.<\/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:36;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=a91cfe71-971a-4aa3-9d4d-60d4d0d143cf&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Corsair+Gaming&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAVFaJr4cl9dM8Sk7MlU19vbg9jCI4MX7YzFlLf1enATp&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> isn\u2019t bad in a vacuum, but it lacks wireless functionality and fully hot-swappable switches. It\u2019s on the noisy side, too, and Corsair\u2019s iCue software is rough.<\/p>\n<figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/9aeda4a0-f5e7-11ee-b966-b6c4d36f6f10\" data-crop-orig-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/9aeda4a0-f5e7-11ee-b966-b6c4d36f6f10\" style=\"height:1201px;width:2000px;\" alt=\"The Logitech G Pro X 60 wireless gaming keyboard in black sits on a wooden tabletop with light blue RGB backlighting displayed through its keycaps.\" data-uuid=\"a2b41081-fc78-3c5d-a708-289bc425b2d2\"><figcaption>\n   The Logitech G Pro X 60.<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 full-size <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:37;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjBDQkhQNFNXQz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJhNmQ0OWE5Mi04OWFiLTRjODItODhlNy1kNDFhZWI3ODY5OTciLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vZ3AvcHJvZHVjdC9CMENCSFA0U1dDIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoidGV4dC1saW5rIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAa4Ikn7B7Gr4nqnnNspk3ZAZV7MdfG4P5qWFLQuHVEEM&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 high-end gaming keyboard with magnetic Hall effect sensors and Wooting-style features, but trying to program those settings through Corsair\u2019s iCue app gave us headaches. The 80HE also feels better for typing, with less rattling on large keys like the space bar. Wooting\u2019s HE keyboards support a slightly wider actuation range on top of that, plus they cost $30 to $55 less depending on size.<\/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: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=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjA4QjNKU0tHUi8_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYTZkNDlhOTItODlhYi00YzgyLTg4ZTctZDQxYWViNzg2OTk3Iiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjA4QjNKU0tHUi8iLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAXN6xvpMwFgJ-a2eNwJMWMjCcbOyMaCSYPayCB7C6oB1&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB08B3JSKGR%2F\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B08B3JSKGR\/\">Razer Huntsman Mini<\/a> is a fine value if you want a no-frills 60 percent keyboard for less than $100, but it\u2019s another wired-only model that isn\u2019t truly hot-swappable.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"jump-link-logitech-g915-tkl\">Logitech G915 TKL<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:39;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAASt9FXBi9A5smevs2dkQC4vqgJIYM7mvDZoZUwnqsY0H&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Tenkeyless-Lightspeed-Mechanical-LIGHTSYNC%2Fdp%2FB085RLZ1C4\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid\" data-original-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Logitech-Tenkeyless-Lightspeed-Mechanical-LIGHTSYNC\/dp\/B085RLZ1C4\">Logitech G915 TKL<\/a> is a wireless low-profile model with a metal frame and handy media controls. The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Logitech;elmt:;cpos:40;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=9d8b417f-05d3-461d-8465-21e1a10e527d&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=a6d49a92-89ab-4c82-88e7-d41aeb786997&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Logitech&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5sb2dpdGVjaGcuY29tL2VuLXVzL2lubm92YXRpb24vbWVjaGFuaWNhbC1zd2l0Y2hlcy5odG1sIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJhNmQ0OWE5Mi04OWFiLTRjODItODhlNy1kNDFhZWI3ODY5OTciLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmxvZ2l0ZWNoZy5jb20vZW4tdXMvaW5ub3ZhdGlvbi9tZWNoYW5pY2FsLXN3aXRjaGVzLmh0bWwifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAYQKAMzDRlCxV2-dJE4rVI7r1dv6JlSG64lDtY_4tba9&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\">GL Tactile<\/a> switches in our test unit are comfortable and not particularly noisy. But the thin ABS keycaps feel way too cheap for something that costs $180, the keys themselves are a little too wobbly and the switches aren&#8217;t hot-swappable. 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\">released<\/a> an <a data-i13n=\"cpos:42;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" 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&amp;refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engadget.com%2Fgaming%2Fpc%2Fbest-gaming-keyboard-140019954.html&amp;uuid=sA90InoJRhnbkpZc64674\">upgraded model<\/a> with PBT keycaps and a USB-C port last year; we&#8217;ll aim to test that one for our next update, but it\u2019s still pretty expensive at $200.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jump-link-recent-notes\">Recent notes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>February 2025<\/strong>: We\u2019ve updated this guide with a new gaming pick, the Wooting 80HE, and ensured the rest of our recommendations are still accurate. We&#8217;ve also added a few notes on other keyboards we&#8217;ve recently tested. We\u2019ve put several other gaming-oriented models through their paces since our last update: You can find testing notes for those in our dedicated <a data-i13n=\"cpos:43;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/gaming\/pc\/best-gaming-keyboard-140019954.html\">gaming keyboard buying guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/computing\/accessories\/best-mechanical-keyboard-120050723.html?src=rss<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your keyboard is one of the few pieces of technology you\u2019ll use for hours at a time, so why not make it something that brings you joy? 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