Best Keyboards

Whether you want a clicky mechanical board for gaming or a no-fuss plug-and-play keyboard for everyday typing, this is where we sort out the best keyboards for the job. The big decisions are switch type (mechanical versus membrane), wired versus wireless, size and layout, and extras like backlighting or programmable keys. Spend a minute on how it feels and sounds, because you touch this thing all day and a comfortable board pays off fast.

106 keyboards tracked, prices checked weekly by Elan Harpaz.

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Ordered by our own picks first, then by whether the listing is the thing this category is named after rather than an accessory for it, then by Amazon rating weighted by review count. Duplicate listings, and colour, size, count and flavour variants of one product, are shown once at the cheapest price we recorded.

101 products
Editor's Choice
Keychron V1 8K Custom Mechanical Keyboard, 75% Wired Layout, Ultra-Low Latency 8000Hz, QMK Programmable, Hot-Swappable Brown Switches, RGB, for Gamers and Typists, Compatible with Mac/Windows/Linux
keyboards★ 4.7 (9)

Keychron V1 8K Custom Mechanical Keyboard, 75% Wired Layout, Ultra-Low Latency 8000Hz, QMK Programmable, Hot-Swappable Brown Switches, RGB, for Gamers and Typists, Compatible with Mac/Windows/Linux

$74.99

Observed

Best for: A desk keyboard you will still be able to reprogram in five years.

Budget Pick
EPOMAKER x Aula F75 Gasket Mechanical Keyboard, 75% Wireless Hot Swappable Gaming Keyboard with Five-Layer Padding&Knob, BT/2.4GHz/USB-C, RGB (Black Gradient, LEOBOG Reaper Switch)
keyboards★ 4.6 (4.2k)

EPOMAKER x Aula F75 Gasket Mechanical Keyboard, 75% Wireless Hot Swappable Gaming Keyboard with Five-Layer Padding&Knob, BT/2.4GHz/USB-C, RGB (Black Gradient, LEOBOG Reaper Switch)

$68.99

Observed

Best for: A first gasket-mounted board for someone who wants wireless and does not want to tune anything.

Premium Pick
Keychron V1 Ultra 8K Polling Rate Wireless (2.4 GHz & Bluetooth) ZMK Customizable Mechanical Keyboard with Hot-swappable Switches 660-Hr Battery PBT Keycaps for Mac Windows Linux
keyboards★ 5 (11)

Keychron V1 Ultra 8K Polling Rate Wireless (2.4 GHz & Bluetooth) ZMK Customizable Mechanical Keyboard with Hot-swappable Switches 660-Hr Battery PBT Keycaps for Mac Windows Linux

$114.99

Observed

Best for: The same board as the V1 8K, for someone who moves it between machines.

Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-Up Grease, 3oz. - High Performance Dielectric Grease Used to Protect Terminals, Spark Plugs, Wiring and Other Electrical Connections Against Salt, Dirt, and Corrosion
keyboards★ 4.8 (29k)

Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-Up Grease, 3oz. - High Performance Dielectric Grease Used to Protect Terminals, Spark Plugs, Wiring and Other Electrical Connections Against Salt, Dirt, and Corrosion

$10.49

Observed

Half the keyboard community buys this from the auto aisle instead of paying boutique prices. Great on stabilizers, just go light.

KILMAT 80 Mil (2 mm) 36 Sqft (3.4 Sqm) Car Sound Deadening Mat, Alubutyl Automotive Sound Deadener, Audio Noise Insulation and Dampening
keyboards★ 4.8 (27k)

KILMAT 80 Mil (2 mm) 36 Sqft (3.4 Sqm) Car Sound Deadening Mat, Alubutyl Automotive Sound Deadener, Audio Noise Insulation and Dampening

$69.95

Observed

A car product that found a second life in keyboard builds. Line a case with it and a hollow board suddenly sounds expensive.

Razer Tartarus V2 Left-Handed Gaming Keypad, 32 Programmable Keys, Black
keyboards★ 4.3 (13k)

Razer Tartarus V2 Left-Handed Gaming Keypad, 32 Programmable Keys, Black

$69.99

Observed

Logitech K120 Wired Keyboard for Windows, USB Plug-and-Play, Full-Size, Spill-Resistant, Curved Space Bar, Compatible with PC, Laptop - Black
keyboards★ 4.6 (9.6k)

Logitech K120 Wired Keyboard for Windows, USB Plug-and-Play, Full-Size, Spill-Resistant, Curved Space Bar, Compatible with PC, Laptop - Black

$12.34

Observed

This is the default answer when someone needs a basic keyboard that will not quit. Spill resistance and a real number pad for the price make it easy to recommend.

Super Lube Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease w/ Syncolon - High Temperature, Water & Corrosion Resistant Grease - Workshop & Industrial Use - Food Grade - Translucent White - Tube - 3 oz (21030)
keyboards★ 4.8 (9.3k)

Super Lube Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease w/ Syncolon - High Temperature, Water & Corrosion Resistant Grease - Workshop & Industrial Use - Food Grade - Translucent White - Tube - 3 oz (21030)

$10.99

Observed

Keyboard folks swear by it for switches, but it is genuinely good general-purpose grease.

M-AUDIO Keystation 49 MK3 USB MIDI Controller | Synth-Action 49-Key Keyboard, Assignable Controls, Pitch/Mod Wheels, and Bundled DAW Recording Software
keyboards★ 4.5 (6.8k)

M-AUDIO Keystation 49 MK3 USB MIDI Controller | Synth-Action 49-Key Keyboard, Assignable Controls, Pitch/Mod Wheels, and Bundled DAW Recording Software

$129.00

Observed

RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Wired 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Compact PC Game Keyboards with QMK/VIA Programmable RGB Backlit, Hot Swappable Custom Keyboard for Win/Mac, Pre-lubed Red Switch, White
keyboards★ 4.6 (6.5k)

RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Wired 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Compact PC Game Keyboards with QMK/VIA Programmable RGB Backlit, Hot Swappable Custom Keyboard for Win/Mac, Pre-lubed Red Switch, White

$37.99

Observed

This is the board I point first-time 60% buyers toward. Hot-swap support means you can grow into custom switches whenever you are curious.

Logitech G PRO Mechanical TKL Tenkeyless Gaming Keyboard (Clicky) - Black | Ultra portable, detachable Micro USB cable, 16.8 million color Lightsync backlit keys
keyboards★ 4.6 (5.4k)

Logitech G PRO Mechanical TKL Tenkeyless Gaming Keyboard (Clicky) - Black | Ultra portable, detachable Micro USB cable, 16.8 million color Lightsync backlit keys

$95.99

Observed

Razer Tartarus Pro Gaming Keypad: Analog-Optical Key Switches - Rapid Trigger - Adjustable Actuation - 32 Programmable Keys - Customizable Macros - Chroma RGB Lighting - Classic Black
keyboards★ 4.2 (4.6k)

Razer Tartarus Pro Gaming Keypad: Analog-Optical Key Switches - Rapid Trigger - Adjustable Actuation - 32 Programmable Keys - Customizable Macros - Chroma RGB Lighting - Classic Black

$129.99

Observed

All 106 keyboards we track

Price, then the date we observed it.

Frequently asked questions

Are mechanical keyboards worth it over membrane ones?

For heavy typists and gamers, usually yes, since mechanical switches give crisper feedback, last longer, and feel more consistent. If you just need something quiet and cheap for light office use, a good membrane keyboard does the job fine.

What should I look for in a gaming keyboard?

Prioritize the switch type that suits your feel, anti-ghosting or N-key rollover so simultaneous presses register, and a solid build that won't flex. Backlighting and a compact layout are nice extras, not requirements.

Wired or wireless keyboard, which is better?

Wired is the safe pick for the lowest latency and never worrying about batteries, which matters most for competitive gaming. Wireless wins on a cleaner desk and flexibility, and modern ones are fast enough that most people won't feel a difference in everyday use.

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