Keyboards: Buying Advice, Tips, and News
The most personal of all the PC peripherals, your keyboard is at the very heart of your desktop setup. We've lab-tested dozens of keyboards revealing the top performers to help you find the right one for the way you compute.
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Compact without compromise, tenkeyless keyboards free up desk space while staying ready for marathon workdays, late-night gaming, and whatever else you throw at them. Our buying advice and reviews will help you pick just the right cut-down keyboard for you.
Ready to experience best-in-class typing? A mechanical keyboard delivers the feel and feedback that ordinary keyboards lack. Here's how to buy the right one, plus our top tested picks.
Your keyboard is the most important weapon in your PC-gaming arsenal. Grab the right one with our advice and in-depth reviews, and dominate the competition.
The Pro Type Ergo is an impressive first for Razer: an ergonomic split-layout keyboard packed with premium features. It'll ease your marathon typing sessions—if you can afford it.
$149.99
Want to work or play without cables getting in the way? Here's all the advice and deep-dive reviews you need to select the right wireless keyboard.
Our new favorite high-end gaming keyboard, Corsair's Vanguard Air 99 Wireless offers plenty for content creators and gamers of all skill levels to enjoy: optical switches, Stream Deck functionality, and much more.
$259.99
Avoid repetitive stress injuries with an ergonomic keyboard that properly supports your hands and wrists. Here's what to look for, along with reviews of our top picks.
Its concrete body may be mostly a conversation piece, but the Keychron K2 HE is a satisfying daily typer with a pleasing keyfeel, an ultra-stable body, and thumpy acoustics.
$139.99
You can also grab the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 wired gaming headset for $30 less, as well as the Logitech Pro X 60 gaming keyboard with Best Buy's Deals of the Day.
Hunting down an opponent? Typing up a TPS report? The right keyboard is the star of your desk set. Here's how to find the best one for you, plus the top picks from our (very) hands-on reviews.
Excellent acoustics and clever modular features make a strong, silent impression, but Be Quiet's Dark Mount mechanical keyboard is pricey, and the extras look better than they play in practical use.
$244.90
For gamers and typists alike, Be Quiet's Light Mount blends hushed keystrokes, finger comfort, and smart design into a standout wired mechanical keyboard.
$139.90
Snappy Hall-effect key switches and muted acoustics make SteelSeries' Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 a proper weapon for serious gamers, but its sky-high price and fixed-switch design keep it from being a slam-dunk buy.
$178.81
The ProtoArc XKM01 CaseUp combines a screen riser, a full-size keyboard, and a wireless mouse into one portable kit. It's a little hefty, but it’s a strong all-in-one input solution for remote work, and a top-notch value.
$56.99
The Contour Balance Wireless stands out for its uncommon negative-tilt support and quiet, low-profile typing comfort, making it a solid choice for heavy typists focused on wrist health.
$109.00
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Hot swappable keys, RGB backlighting, and more at a 27% discount can be yours for a very limited time.
Your reaction to Logitech's Alto Keys K98M hot-swappable mechanical keyboard may come down to one thing: how often you use the Home key.
$119.99
You don't have to spend a small fortune to upgrade your old keyboard. Check out the best low-priced keyboards we've tested for budget-conscious typists of all sorts.
The Keychron K3 QMK wireless mechanical keyboard allows you to connect up to three devices wirelessly and customize every key with open-source QMK firmware.