April 2024
Gaming Keyboards: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of gaming keyboards rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2024.
Summary
On 2 Apr 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 102 gaming keyboard endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
59 gaming keyboards were endorsed in total, only 22 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 2 Apr 2024, Asus ROG Azoth takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed gaming keyboard with 6 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 6 recommended it as the '#1 gaming keyboard' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Razer: 12 gaming keyboards
(#1 is Razer BlackWidow V4 75%)
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Roccat: 6 gaming keyboards
(#1 is Roccat Magma)
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Asus: 5 gaming keyboards
(#1 is Asus ROG Azoth)
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Corsair: 5 gaming keyboards
(#1 is Corsair K70 RGB TKL)
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HyperX: 4 gaming keyboards
(#1 is HyperX Alloy Origins 60)
Price breakdown
At a glance - April Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Gaming Keyboard |
Digital Trends
|
Laptop Mag
|
Tom's Hardware
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PC Gamer
|
TechRadar
|
PCMag
|
GamesRadar+
|
T3
|
Rtings.com
|
Tom's Guide
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
- | $167 |
Asus ROG Azoth
|
6
|
-
|
7
|
6
|
11
|
11
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
2
|
- | $150 |
Corsair K70 RGB TKL
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
4
|
3
|
6
|
|
3
|
+19 | $190 |
Razer BlackWidow V4 75%
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
|
4
|
- | $150 |
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
|
5
|
+1 | $159 |
Logitech G915 TKL
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
10
|
-
|
3
|
14
|
-
|
-
|
|
6
|
-3 | $220 |
Corsair K100 RGB
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
10
|
-
|
12
|
-
|
-
|
|
7
|
- | $100 |
Corsair K70 Pro Mini
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
6
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
8
|
- | $100 |
HyperX Alloy Origins 60
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
15
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
|
9
|
- | $230 |
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
10
|
- | $190 |
Logitech G915
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
|
11
|
- | Check price |
MSI Vigor GK71
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
12
|
- | $150 |
Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
13
|
New * | $230 |
Corsair K70 Max
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
|
14
|
-9 | $110 |
Razer Huntsman v2 Analog
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
15
|
+11 | $199 |
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB
|
-
|
7
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
16
|
-2 | $188 |
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless
|
8
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
13
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
17
|
-2 | $49 |
Roccat Magma
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
21
|
-1 | $138 |
Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
22
|
-9 | $250 |
Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
|
23
|
- | $160 |
Razer Huntsman V2 TKL
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
12
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
|
24
|
- | $85 |
Razer BlackWidow V3 Hyper
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
8
|
|
25
|
- | Check price |
Roccat Vulcan II Max
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
12
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
We ranked Asus ROG Azoth #1 in April 2024 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Asus ROG Azoth as #1.
Digital Trends
The best premium gaming keyboard
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Multipurpose OLED display
Sublime typing experience
Gasket mount design
Switch stabilizers
Switch lubing station included
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North-facing PCB can present keycap issues
Stock NX switches aren't the best
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Tom's Hardware
Best Gaming Keyboard for Typing
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Very sturdy build
Sounds and feels like an enthusiast board
Comes with a whole box of accessories
OLED display is attractive, versatile
Excellent battery life
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Armoury Crate is the worst!!!!
Keycaps are a little slippery
Only one layer of programmability
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PC Gamer
The best high-end wireless gaming keyboard
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Outstanding build quality
Great typing experience
Solid, speedy wireless
Useful OLED display
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How much?!
Damned Armoury Crate
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TechRadar
Brilliant compact gaming keyboard that's easy to upgrade
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Excellent build quality
Great performance
Easy to upgrade
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Very expensive
No dedicated macro buttons
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PCMag
Best Gaming Keyboard With Hot-Swappable Keys / Editors' Choice
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Highly compact footprint for the key count
Ultra-stable key switches with box stabilizers
Includes comprehensive starter tool kit for keyboard tweakers
OLED panel for adjusting media/volume or simple animations
Per-key RGB key backlighting
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Pricey for a sawed-off keyboard
Delete-key placement less than optimal
Armoury Crate software is a heavy install
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GamesRadar+
The best gaming keyboard overall
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Outstanding typing experience
Speedy and responsive
Flexible OLED display and control knob
Smaller design still offers plenty of functionality
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Will be difficult to swap keycaps
One of the most expensive decks on the market
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We ranked Corsair K70 RGB TKL #2 in April 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best TKL gaming keyboard
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8,000Hz hyper-polling
Distraction-free tournament mode
Durable keycaps
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No wrist rest is included
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GamesRadar+
The best TKL gaming keyboard
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Wide range of switches available
Incredible speeds
Portable and convenient
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-TKL design does limit dedicated macro keys
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T3
The most customisable TKL gaming keyboard
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Per-key RGB lighting
Tournament Switch
Detachable USB cable
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Expensive to buy
Day-to-day typing takes getting used to
Slightly larger than the most compact TKL keyboards
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Tom's Guide
The best TKL gaming keyboard
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Gorgeous design
Authentic Cherry MX key switches
Handy tournament features
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Expensive
Media controls have a learning curve
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend gaming keyboards.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of gaming keyboards, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for April 2024 ranking
Digital Trends
Laptop Mag
Tom's Hardware
PC Gamer
TechRadar
PCMag
GamesRadar+
T3
Rtings.com
Tom's Guide
We ranked Razer BlackWidow V4 75% #3 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Razer BlackWidow V4 75% as #1.
Laptop Mag
The best overall gaming keyboard
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Dedicated media keys and volume roller
Excellent typing sound and feel
Compact 75% size
Hot-swappable
Includes a comfy wrist rest
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Razer Synapse is still clunky
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PCMag
Best Tenkeyless Gaming Keyboard / Editor's Choice
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Excellent typing feel
Hot-swappable key switches
Per-key RGB lighting
Compact footprint
Pre-wrapped in a "tempest" tape mod
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Expensive
No USB passthrough
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Tom's Guide
The best hot-swappable gaming keyboard
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Fully hot-swappable
Compact 75% design
Comfortable typing experience
Customization via Razer Synapse app
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Pricier than the competition
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We ranked SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL #4 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL as #1.
Tom's Hardware
Best TKL Gaming Keyboard
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Highly customizable
Soft-touch magnetic wrist rest
Attractive but a little generic-looking
Excellent gaming performance
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Expensive
Feels hastily launched
Buggier than usual
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TechRadar
Best gaming keyboard for customizations
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Incredibly customizable
Great gaming performance
Some nice features
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Slightly buggy software
Expensive
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We ranked Logitech G915 TKL #5 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best wireless gaming keyboard
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Superb typing experience
Bright RGB lighting
Fast wireless technology
Long battery life
Bug-free, useful software
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Expensive
Incompatible with most mechanical keyboard accessories
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TechRadar
The best low-profile gaming keyboard
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Amazing tactile feedback and typing experience
Wireless multi-device connectivity is impressive
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No full remapping/macro capabilities
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GamesRadar+
The best wireless gaming keyboard
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Sleek mechanical switches
Slimline design
Dedicated macro keys
Solid battery life
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ABS keycaps pick up oil
No wrist rest
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T3
An excellent wired or wireless compact option
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Fantastic typing experience
Compact form factor
Plenty of lighting options
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No number pad on this model
It's going to cost you
Older microUSB connection
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We ranked Corsair K100 RGB #6 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
Laptop Mag
Best full size gaming keyboard
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Premium attractive build
Comfortable typing experience
Blazing fast key inputs
Tons of functionality and customization options
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Pricy
OPX keys need getting used to
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TechRadar
The optical-mechanical gaming keyboard to buy
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Maxed out features
Stable keycaps
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Very expensive
iCue woes
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PCMag
Best Gaming Keyboard for Serious Streamers
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Extra macro buttons, with Stream Deck support
Useful iCue control wheel
Comfortable wrist rest
USB Passthrough
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Stream Deck support limited to extra Macro keys
Corsair OPX Optical Switches are an acquired taste
Very expensive
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T3
A high-end keyboard that feels super-premium
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Beautiful build and design
Dedicated media keys
Some great extra features
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Very expensive for the features
Not wireless
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We ranked Corsair K70 Pro Mini #7 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best compact gaming keyboard
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Hot-swappable key switches
Excellent iCue RGB software
8,000Hz polling rate
Multiple pairing modes, including three Bluetooth devices
Reasonably priced
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Battery life is a bit low
Typing isn't great with the stock switches
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TechRadar
The best 60% keyboard for gaming
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Great performance on every front
Incredible customization options
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Expensive
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PCMag
Best 65 Percent Gaming Keyboard / Editors' Choice
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Excellent RGB implementation
Hot-swappable key switches
Included key cap and key switch puller
Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connection options
Compact and lightweight
Can create up to 50 user profiles via Corsair iCue app
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Expensive
8,000Hz polling maximum may be overkill
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GamesRadar+
The best 60% gaming keyboard
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Up to 50 onboard profiles
Hot-swappable switches
Excellent design
Powerful RGB effect
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Scratchy typing experience
Stabilizer rattle
Pricier than other 60% options
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We ranked HyperX Alloy Origins 60 #8 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
Laptop Mag
The best 60% mechanical gaming keyboard
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Petite, unique design
Comfortable key switches
Dazzling RGB lighting
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Limited onboard profile storage
Windows-only compatibility
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TechRadar
The best affordable mini gaming keyboard
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Affordable yet premium build
HyperX Red switches are speedy and responsive
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No macros on hand
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PCMag
Best 60 Percent Gaming Keyboard
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Proprietary HyperX switches offer balanced typing feel
Cool, alternate space bar cap
Slightly more affordable than other 60 percent gaming keyboards
PBT keycaps
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Only three onboard profiles
Non-PBT alternate keycaps
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Tom's Guide
The best mini gaming keyboard
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Tiny profile
Comfortable key switches
Pretty RGB lighting
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Not ideal for productivity
Keys are a little loud
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We ranked Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro #9 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
Tom's Hardware
Best Gaming Keyboard Splurge
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Plush, padded wrist rest that extends keyboard’s underglow by 20 RGB zones
Programmable multi-function “Razer Command Dial”
Eight dedicated macro keys
8,000 Hz max polling rate
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ABS keycaps may not last long
Macro keys disabled by default
Customization is very software-dependent
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PCMag
Best Premium Gaming Keyboard / Editors' Choice
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Tons of functionality
Command dial is a useful addition
Excellent RGB lighting effects
Optional Yellow Linear key switches are quiet
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Large size takes some getting used to
Premium price
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GamesRadar+
The best full-sized gaming keyboard
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Massive range of macro commands at your disposal
Speedy 8KHz polling
Macro buttons are well placed
USB passthrough
Plush, comfortable wrist rest
Premium feel in build and aesthetics
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Large form factor won't suit all setups
Drops wireless connection from previous model
Command Dial could be doing more
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We ranked Logitech G915 #10 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
Tom's Hardware
Best Low-Profile Gaming Keyboard
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Good for gaming and typing alike
Beautiful slim design
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Keys show marks easily
No wrist rest
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PC Gamer
The best wireless gaming keyboard
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Lag-free wireless
Great battery life
Low-profile mechanical switches
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Macro key placement is odd to some
Requires semi-regular charging
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Tom's Guide
The best wireless gaming keyboard
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Excellent key switches
Beautiful design
Robust software
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No wrist rest
Very expensive
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We ranked MSI Vigor GK71 #11 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked MSI Vigor GK71 as #1.
TechRadar
Robust mechanical gaming keyboard with a fast actuation
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Robust design, nice features
Back-to-basics software
Fast performance
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Full size = not space-saving
Fast actuation is a double-edged sword
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PCMag
Best Gaming Keyboard for Most People / Editors' Choice
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Impressive RGB lighting
Quiet operation
Light-touch keycaps
Nifty volume roller
Wrist rest and keycap puller included
Cable routing helps keep cords tidy
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Wrist rest is not magnetic
No dedicated macro buttons
No USB passthrough
Ambient Link LED option is limited to a handful of games
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We ranked Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 #12 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 as #1.
Tom's Hardware
Best Wireless Gaming Keyboard
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Hot-swappable
Excellent battery life
Improved linear switches
Sturdy build
|
96 percent layout is pretty cramped
Only one layer of programmability
Annoying Armoury Crate Software
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PC Gamer
The best gaming keyboard
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Excellent switch feel
Sound dampening that really works
Hot-swappable switches
Adjustable multimedia control wheel
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Armoury Crate app is messy
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We ranked Corsair K70 Max #13 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Corsair K70 Max as #1.
PC Gamer
The best competitive gaming keyboard
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8,000 Hz polling rate
Adjustable actuation to 0.4mm
Easy to configure in iCUE app
RGB lighting is some of the best around
|
Typing experience could be better
Pretty loud
|
Tom's Guide
The best gaming keyboard overall
|
Unique magnetic switches
Sturdy build
Comfortable wrist rest
Highly programmable
Excellent for gaming and typing
|
Costs more than the competition
|
We ranked Razer Huntsman v2 Analog #14 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Razer Huntsman v2 Analog as #1.
Digital Trends
The best gaming keyboard with optical switches
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Oh-so smooth linear opto-mechanical switches
Great wrist rest comfort and ergonomics
Quiet typing
Tidy design
Detachable USB-C cable
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No media keys
Although comfortable, wrist rest has a handful of issues
No tactile switch option
|
TechRadar
The best gaming keyboard overall
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Fully customizable key actuation
Delightfully tactile key clicks
|
Eye-wateringly expensive
|
We ranked Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB #15 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
Laptop Mag
Best split gaming keyboard
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Unique split-keyboard design
Optional lift kit to improve ergonomics
Customizable to the max
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Lift kit not included
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PC Gamer
The best ergonomic gaming keyboard
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Super comfortable to use
Fast and feature-packed
Lots of macro keys
Great for smaller hands
|
Fixed cables are pretty stiff
Lift kit is an optional extra
Expensive, even for an ergo keeb
|
PCMag
Best Ergonomic Gaming Keyboard / Editors' Choice
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True Cherry MX switches in a choice of three varieties.
Comfortable ergonomic design, once you're accustomed to it.
Superb, plush wrist rest.
Per-key customizable RGB lighting
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Driverless SmartSet app is more work than we'd like.
Optional "lift kit" costs extra.
Steep learning curve.
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We ranked SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless #16 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
Digital Trends
The best gaming keyboard for esports
|
Unique Omnipoint 2.0 switches
Dual actuation inputs
Perfect size for gamers
Satisfying typing and gaming experience
Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connections
|
Unnecessarily expensive
SteelSeries GG is a bit confusing
60% form factor limits use cases
|
Tom's Hardware
Best Mini Gaming Keyboard
|
Feels great and intuitive for gaming
Highly customizable
Bright, attractive RGB
Feels sturdy but isn’t too heavy
|
Dual actuation has a learning curve
SteelSeries GG has some bugs
Legends for secondary keybinds are hard to see
|
TechRadar
Most customizable gaming keyboard
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Lots of customizations and features
Excellent performance overall
Great design and RGB lighting
|
Slow to wake
|
We ranked Roccat Magma #17 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
TechRadar
The best budget gaming keyboard
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Fast, accurate keys
Impressively quiet keystrokes
|
Relatively lacking in features
|
GamesRadar+
The best membrane gaming keyboard
|
Fantastically low price
Smooth and satisfying experience
Extra macro functionality
|
RGB customization limited to five zones
|
We ranked Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro #18 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
TechRadar
Another excellent optical gaming keyboard
|
Fast and accurate performance
Satisfying yet quiet operation
|
Plethora of shortcuts have a steep learning curve
|
T3
The best tenkeyless gaming keyboard
|
Incredibly responsive
Beautifully bright RGB lighting
Compact
|
High-priced compared to other TKL options
Very loud switches
|
We ranked Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro #19 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
TechRadar
The best wireless keyboard for gaming
|
Sleek, slim profile
Shorter actuation distance
Very comfortable
|
Pricey
|
Tom's Guide
The best low profile gaming keyboard
|
Slim, minimalist design
Comfortable key switches
Plenty of ways to connect
|
Much more expensive than wired models
No wrist rest
|
We ranked Razer Huntsman V2 TKL #20 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
TechRadar
The best TKL gaming keyboard
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Fast optical switches
Removable cable
|
Not a lot of extra features
|
T3
The best premium gaming keyboard
|
Revolutionary optomechanical switches
Impressive focus on RGB backlighting
Mature and minimalist design
Incredibly fast typing performance
|
Expensive
The keys are very light
|
We ranked Razer BlackWidow V3 Hyper #21 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
T3
The best premium 65% form factor wireless keyboard
|
Premium build quality
Wired and wireless
Up to 200 hours of battery life
|
Very expensive
Do you need a 65% form factor?
|
Tom's Guide
The best 65% mini keyboard
|
Just enough keys
Comfortable switches
Streamlined design
|
Extremely expensive
Short battery life on default settings
|
We ranked Roccat Vulcan II Max #22 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best gaming keyboards” rankings.
Tom's Hardware
Best Looking Gaming Keyboard
|
Bright, attractive lighting looks great on wrist rest
Linear or tactile switch options
Dedicated media keys and built-in secondary functions
|
Fixed cable with dual USB connectors
Annoying Software
Slippery ABS keycaps
|
PCMag
Best RGB Gaming Keyboard
|
Attractive design with gorgeous RGB lighting
Easy-Shift+ adds tons of functionality
Switches compatible with many third-party keycaps
|
Expensive
Keycaps could be more comfortable
No wireless connection options
|