Looking for a gaming keyboard that best suits your needs can be somewhat confusing, but we’ll keep it easy for you! The most important factors to consider when shopping for a keyboards are the :
- The switch types (the feeling of the keypress and the noise it makes).
- Latency (how responsive a keyboard is).
- The overall comfort and feel.
From there, you can decide if you’d like additional features like media controls, RGB backlighting,or software customization options that help make board feel comftorable.
Most gamers look for mechanical keyboards as they typically offer lower latency, more features, and better build quality, so our recommendations tends more toward mechanical offerings.
We’ve tested more than 120 keyboards, and below are our recommendations for the best mechanical and best non-mechanical keyboards for gaming.
The Best Gaming KeyBoard
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL [2023]
Size TenKeyLess (80%)Connectivity Wired N-Key Rollover (NKRO) Yes Hot-Swappable Switches No Switch Type Hall-effect
The best gaming keyboard we’ve tested is the “SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL [2023]“. Please note that “This keyboard has been on sale for short periods lately, and you may find it around the same price or possibly even less expensive than our upper mid-range pick below”.
This keyboard stands out from many gaming keyboards as it allows you to customize :
. How far down you need to press a key before registering a keystroke.
. You can also set how far they need to travel back up before you can register another keystroke with the Rapid Trigger feature.
. Assign two inputs depending on how far down you press your key.
Whether you want an instant actuation point for competitive gaming or a longer pre-travel distance for general typing, you can dial in each key’s performance within a wide range to best suit your play style and the games you play.
This keyboard also includes a detachable wrist rest for added support, a rare feature for keyboards of its size. Speaking of size, if you’re interested in this keyboard but looking for an even more compact version to give you the most room for sweeping mouse movements, check out SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini1. Or, if you prefer a version that involves a numpad, look no further than full-size SteelSeries Apex Pro. Also, if you prefer wireless keyboards so you don’t have cables littering your desk, most Apex Pro boards have wireless versions available.
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