There are plenty of brands, key switches, and sizes that gaming keyboards come in, so “the best” really comes down to your preference. To help, we’ve listed a variety of highly-rated keyboards below for you to choose from. Optional: You can buy a key switch testing tool for less than $20 here.
Build quality: If you’re eyeing a gaming keyboard, you’ll like be typing and clicking away on it for dozens of hours every week. So, we look for keyboards that are built to last.Convenience: Some gamers prefer wired keyboards, others prefer wireless. Some prefer full size, while others prefer 40%. That’s why we make sure to include a diverse selection of products in listings like this one.Price: Not everyone has the money to splurge on an expensive gaming keyboard. Perhaps you’d rather save some of the money to buy that new DLC that’s releasing. Whatever the case may be, we scour the internet for the best for less and more.
Linear: Keystroke will press down smoothly with little to no noise.Tactile: Keystroke will press down with a small bump in the middle and moderate noise.Clicky: Keystroke will press down with a small bump in the middle and a loud click noise.
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Full-sized (104 keys): standard keyboard with a number padTKL (87 keys): loses the number pad60% (68 keys): loses the number pad, navigation keys, and arrow keys 40% (49 keys): loses the number pad, navigation keys, arrow keys, and number row
