Top 10 Gaming Keyboards to Grab Today
So, you’ve picked out your new PC that will take your gaming to the next level. You’ve likely put a considerable amount of thought into picking the best graphics card and processor. So why would you not top of those top of the line components with an awesome gaming keyboard? Not only will a top notch keyboard really increase you’re gaming experience, there’s a certain sense of pride about having a RGB-lit keyboard illuminating your room.
Since it is almost Christmas (although who needs Christmas to buy cool stuff?!), we’ve made a rundown of the 10 best gaming keyboards you can purchase today. Without further ado, let’s start it off with:
Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2
Hoping to find a gaming keyboard that fits the rest of your Razer Chroma lit accessories? Then this is the keyboard you need. The BlackWidow Chroma V2 not only offers a balance of comfort and performance, but also goes a few steps further. In addition to the fact that Razer has five macro buttons that can be assigned to virtually any in-game action, the BlackWidow Chroma V2 also supports 16.8 million LED colors.
(+) Smooth, quiet mechanical switch keys
(+) Supportive wrist rest
(-) Expensive
(-) One USB slot
Razer Ornata
For a long time there was a separation between mechanical and membrane keys, but now Razer has finally paired them with his ‘Mecha Membrane’ Ornata keyboard. These new switches incorporate everything Razer has learned over the years. The result is a great typing experience with shorter buttons, the tactile feel of the green switch of the Black Widow X Chroma, and a loud clicking sound.
(+) Very tactile
(+) Soft, comfortable wrist wrest
(-) Short actuation length
HyperX Alloy Elite
Following in the footsteps of Kingston’s first gaming keyboard, the HyperX Alloy FPS, the HyperX Alloy Elite optimizes the company’s first winning keyboard to make just a few subtle changes. For just $ 10 more than its predecessor, you get media keys, a light bar, and even a wrist rest that were all missing in the previous iteration.
(+) Good price
(+) Useful media keys
(-) No macro programming available
Topre Realforce RGB
The Realforce RGB is a versatile keyboard that works incredibly well thanks to its top-of-the-line switches, which provide superior tactile feedback compared to Cherry MX versions. With high quality PBT keycaps and a depth of 1.5mm to 3mm, the Realforce RGB is an extremely versatile keyboard that adapts to any task you are currently doing. Even typing since its Keyswitch Stems are compatible with both Topre and Cherry MX Keycaps.
(+) Wonderful keyswitches
(+) Beautiful RGB lighting
(+) Changeable actuation points
(-) Expensive
(-) No keycap puller
Corsair K95 RGB Platinum
Like its predecessor, the Corsair K70 Rapidfire, the K95 RGB Platinum is a gaming-first mechanical keyboard with a lot of versatility to get the job done. It even contains 8 MB of memory for storing the profiles of its six macro buttons. Backlit with up to 16.8 million colors, this keyboard is also the perfect travel companion enhanced by its military grade aluminum finish, including the palm rest.
(+) Beautiful aluminum build
(+) Captivating lighting
(-) Software is hard to use
(-) Pricey
The Cherry MX Board 6.0 gets its name from the short response times and the Cherry MX Red switches. However, since the keys are fairly close together, they are great for typing and gaming. In addition, the MX Board 6.0 does not feel cheap in a flashy aluminum case, and its blood-red button illumination is extremely threatening.
(+) WASD keys are illuminated
(+) Excellent to type on
(-) No extra features
(-) Very expensive
Logitech G413 Carbon
The Logitech G413 Carbon is engineered for a lightning-fast 1.5mm activation point and is a force to be reckoned with. This mechanical beast is defined by its fairly low price and the use of Logitech’s Romer-G switches, which have proven to be almost identical competitors to those made by Cherry. Thanks to its magnesium alloy frame and virtually silent keys, it is also very low profile.
Logitech G810
Sporting Logitech’s own Romer G switches, which are not as squishy as Cherry’s various switches, the G810 has a no-frills feel compared to other gaming keyboards. And with smart media keys that work equally well on both Windows and macOS, this board is a solid all-round offering. If you’re tired of the strange markings, LCD screens, and weird parts that come with competing “gamer-focused” keyboards, the G810 might be for you.
(+) Satisfying key presses
(+) Minimalist design
(-) No USB ports
SteelSeries Apex M500
Unlike most gaming keyboards in its class, the SteelSeries Apex M500 gets straight to the point and eliminates unnecessary additions such as RGB lighting and discrete media control for a compact, space-saving design. While the M500 does not allow you to choose your key-switches over the standard Cherry MX Reds and Blues, these options are great for a mechanical board in this price range.
(+) Minimalist design
(+) Subtle blue backlight
(-) No media keys
(-) Only available in cherry mx red switches
Cougar Attack X3 RGB
With an extremely durable, rugged aluminum body, the Cougar Attack X3 RGB is one of the best gaming keyboards you can buy when you’re on a tight budget. Featuring Cherry MX switches and RGB backlighting, which can be customized to illuminate up to 16.8 million colors, this keyboard is a bargain, considering it does not come close to the price of the Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 , N-Key rollovers and a 1,000 Hz polling are just a bonus.
(+) Solid aluminum build quality
(+) RGB backlighting
(-) No wrist rest