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Jun 01, 2023

Best Gaming Keyboards In 2023

Gaming keyboards come in many sizes and key types. We've curated some of the best ones you can buy today. Gaming keyboards are perhaps the most customisable of all the gaming PC accessories. You have

Gaming keyboards come in many sizes and key types. We've curated some of the best ones you can buy today.

Gaming keyboards are perhaps the most customisable of all the gaming PC accessories. You have options for mechanical or membrane, 60 or 100 percent, various types of switches, and of course, all sorts of RGB lighting schemes. Ultimately, it all depends upon your personal preferences. You need to pick your keyboard based on what kind of games you play and how you want them to feel.

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There are also the kind of keyboards that let you customise your keycaps to match your setup, or just to something that you like. However, this list will focus on gaming keyboards by the top brands, and categorize them based on their USP. There's a keyboard to fit your every need, and here are some of the best ones you can buy right now.

The dial of destiny

Besides the mechanical keys, magnetic wristpad, eight macro keys, and intricate RGB lighting system, the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro also comes with the Razer Command Dial. The dial revolutionalises the way you can enter commands, be it in-game or for your PC in general. All the commands you can think of are in the palm of your hand.

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro gives you almost everything you can ask for in a gaming keyboard, and more. Its standout feature is the Razer Command Dial, which gives you a unique and simple way to input commands for the keyboard itself, your PC on a whole, and even within applications and games. That, along with the eight macro keys, open up a whole realm of possibilities.

Only keyboard, nothing else

Razer's other offering, the Huntsman Mini, is the exact opposite. It literally removes anything that's not a key and comes in a compact, minimalist style. This 60% keyboard comes with options for optical linear keys and mechanical keys. That's about the only other thing besides the RGB lighting that's extra in this no-nonsense keyboard.

However, if you don't want all the fancy bells and whistles, and just want the most no-nonsense keyboard, razer has you covered there too. The Huntsman Mini offers very little extras besides the keys and the RGB lighting. In fact, it barely has any surface are that's left empty. A great budget keyboard, especially for those that prever a minimalist design.

Customised to your touch.

Like many other high-end gaming keyboards the SteelSeries Apex Pro offers the usual RGB backlighting, mechanical keys, and comfortable wrist rest. However, it also comes with its proprietary OmniPoint 2.0 switches which can be adjusted for light touch or a deep press, depending on the use. The small OLED screen also displays various stats, notifications, and settings.

Much like the PS5 DualSense's adaptive triggers, the SteelSeries Apex Pro's OmniPoint 2.0 keys can have two commands on one key - for example, soft press to walk and hard press to run. Besides this, the keys can also be adjusted for a light touch at 0.2mm or a deep press at 3.8mm, depending on your preferences. Also, an OLED screen on anything is always fun.

Who doesn't love a sleek metallic finish?

The Logitech G815 Lightsync is a mechanical gaming keyboard. It comes with low, brown switches which are great for quick and quiet typing. This particular model is wired, and comes with playback buttons for media. It features a slim design with a metallic finish.

The Logitech G815 LightSync is for those of you who don't want a brightly coloured clicky keyboard. It offers a sleek and sharp design in both black and silver. It's low brown keys ensure that its overall size remains compact while offering quick and quiet typing. This is the perfect keyboard if you want your setup to have a clean finish.

If you feel like splurging

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro includes all the features you'd want in a gaming keyboard. It features the Razer command Dial, as well as media control keys and a roller. It comes with standard RGB lighting scheme in addition to a three-side underglow as well as lighting for each individual key.

If you have a slight access budget, why no spend it on one of the most versatile and feature filled keyboards available? The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro delivers almost anything the rest of the entries on this list deliver, and so much more. It's unique RGB setup allows for hundreds of possible pattern combinations, while also featuring a stunning underglow, like legendary item in a MOBA.

Hot-swap on the go

The Asus ROG Azoth is the brand's answer to niche hot-swappable custom keyboards. It allows you to swap out which ever keys you want, in order to give you the utmost control over your keyboard. You can yourself swap between blue, brown and red switches. Additionally, it also comes with a mini OLED screen for notification, along with a three-way control knob

If you don't trust the small boutique brand selling custom keyboards, Asus also has a line of its own. However, the hot-swapping is only compatible with certain Asus switches, and isn't as easy as it is with other keyboards. However, you're getting the build quality and the assurance of Asus, tso that's a decent enough tradeoff.

Mechanical keyboards offer features and durability that membrane keyboards don't, and hence are preferred for gaming. They are also customisable with a number of switch types.

Gaming keyboards are better in terms of build quality, and features like mechanical switches, N-key rollover, and a wired connection. However, they won't make you better at the game.

60% gaming keyboards get rid of the numpad, which isn't really used in gaming, giving you more space your mouse movement.

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Vaspaan Dastoor is a News Editor for TheGamer. Previously worked at IGN India and constantly tries to get people to make time for an LOTR marathon. He can be found giving hot takes for cold responses at @DastoorVaspaan