Hey everyone, I’ve been testing and researching a ton of gaming keyboards lately. I decided to make a list of the best picks in 2025. This took an insane amount of time and effort so I hope it helps someone! : )
I personally stuck with the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (Gen 3), since it’s an amazing balance between speed, feel, customization, and size. We all know there’s no list that satisfied everyone, so please, let’s keep the comments constructive.

What are you guys using and are you satisfied?

Best Budget Gaming Keyboards (Under $80)
(Best pick: Corsair K55 RGB Pro)

• [$49] Corsair K55 RGB Pro - Membrane keys, per-zone RGB, dedicated macro keys, and a volume roller. Quiet and comfy for long sessions, with spill resistance for peace of mind.

• [$49] HyperX Alloy Core RGB - Membrane board with bright RGB zones, solid deck, and quiet keystrokes. Great if you want a soft feel without jumping to full mechanical.

• [$39] Redragon K552 Kumara - Entry mechanical with a metal top plate. Clicky or linear switch options, compact TKL layout, and surprisingly sturdy for the money.

• [$69] Logitech G213 - Comfortable membrane typing feel, dedicated media controls, and reliable build quality. A good pick if you want a simple, durable starter board.

Mid-Tier ($80-$150)
(Best pick: Corsair K70 RGB TKL)

• [$99] HyperX Alloy Origins Core - Compact aluminum chassis, smooth linear switches, clean RGB, and a detachable USB-C cable. Gaming-focused without flashy gimmicks.

• [$129] Corsair K70 RGB TKL - Tournament switch, sturdy build, fast switches, and great software. A proven pick for responsive gameplay in a smaller footprint.

• [$119] SteelSeries Apex 5 - Hybrid “mecha-membrane” feel with an OLED info panel, volume wheel, and comfy wrist rest. Good middle ground between soft and snappy.

• [$129] Razer BlackWidow V4 X - Mechanical Green or Yellow switches, dedicated media keys, and per-key RGB. Classic clicky/tactile Razer feel and straightforward setup.

Upper-Mid Tier ($150-$250)
(Best pick: SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL)

• [$199] SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (Gen 3) - Magnetic switches with adjustable actuation and rapid trigger. Dial in key feel per game, super fast, and built to last.

• [$199] Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed - Wireless tournament board with a clean layout, volume wheel, and rock-solid 2.4 GHz connection. Designed around consistency and travel.

• [$219] Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL - Optical switches with ultra-fast response and on-board tuning. Firm, stable deck and a smooth gaming feel.

• [$199] Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless - Compact 96% layout, long battery life, quiet stabilized feel, and hot-swap support on many variants. Great all-rounder for desk space.

Best Premium Gaming Keyboards ($250+)
(Best pick: Wooting 80HE)

• [$279] SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless - Adjustable magnetic switches plus low-latency wireless. Custom actuation per key, OLED, and excellent software.

• [$299] Wooting 80HE - Hall-effect analog switches with rapid trigger and per-key tuning. Ridiculously responsive for FPS and competitive play.

• [$299] Razer DeathStalker V3 Pro - Low-profile optical switches, sleek chassis, excellent wireless battery life. Laptop-like travel with top-tier gaming speed.

• [$269] Mountain Everest Max - Premium modular design with detachable numpad, media dock, and hot-swap switches. Highly customizable layout and feel.

Best Esports Keyboards
(If you play competitively or want that tournament-grade speed)

Compact:

• [$219] Wooting 60HE+ - Analog Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation. Tiny footprint, instant key resets, and per-key tuning for movement control.

• [$109] Corsair K65 Pro Mini - 60% layout with fast optical switches, high polling, and a steady deck. Great for low-sens mouse players who need space.

Full-size:

• [$299] Wooting Two HE - Full-size analog board with the same rapid trigger tech. Analog movement in supported games and deep per-key customization.

• [$199] Corsair K70 RGB Pro - Full-size classic with a sturdy frame, fast switches, dedicated media, and robust software for profiles and macros.

Overall Picks

• The best gaming keyboard for most people is the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (Gen 3) [$199].

• Best budget: Corsair K55 RGB Pro [$49]

• Best for esports speed: Wooting 80HE [$299]

• Best premium: SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless [$279]

Updated 10/10/2025

Hey everyone,

Keyboard newbie looking for advice, as I did not buy a keyboard in a few years and went down the rabbit hole of keyboards nowadays... It's very overwhelming.

I'm looking to replace my Corsair K70 Mechanical keyboard which has Cherry Mx reds.

I want a good keyboard for gaming and productivity (basic typing and browsing the Web and stuff).

Main games are Single Player games (KCD2, Cyberpunk, Valheim, etc), but also love Rainbow Six, Call of Duty, and MMO stuff like Runescape.

So I'm not a highly competitive gamer on Valorant or Fortnite for example, but the new technology in keyboards for gaming intrigue me, like the normal and double actuation points for different things, rapid trigger, etc.

My perfect keyboard:

• Good performance and nice to game in obviously

• Satisfying and nice typing sound (the most thocky and creamy if possible) , to do basic typing and general surfing in the Internet

• RGB, to make it easier to type at night

• Dedicated Media buttons (If possible)

• Numpad (at this point I'm very used to it, not that I use it a lot, so flexible in trying out a TKL one)

Budget is around 250$.

I have come across a few options that interest me:

• Steelseries Apex Pro Gen 3 (really love the design, media buttons, Numpad and general aesthetic) - but people say the sound is kinda bad, it's an overpriced keyboard and the HE accuracy is not the best.

• Wooting 80HE - everyone says it's one of the best... But looks very simple, no media buttons, and not sure how different is the sound compared to the Apex. HE supposedly is very accurate. Does not look very gamey either.

• Nuphy 75HE (love the design and rtings says it's the best gaming keyboard of 2025)

Are any of these good options? I would not like to go below 75/85%. So either TKL or Full size please.

Not even sure if mechanical or HE is better for my needs. I'm a noob in this, but all in all, just wanted a cool looking, nice sounding keyboard, with nice performance, even if I need to pay 250$.

What do you think?

Any help would be deeply appreciated!

I'm open to all suggestions! I'm from EU, if that helps with anything.

Edit: for clarification on keyboard sizing.

So, as someone who’s been switching keyboards non-stop, it kind of turned into a hobby to spend an insane amount of time testing and researching them. Here’s my list of the best picks for 2025. Let it save you some time! ;)

I personally use the Cherry KC 500 the most (though I still switch A LOT). It’s just a great all-rounder.

What are you guys using, and are you satisfied? I want to hear!

Budget Keyboards ( < $100 )
(Best Pick: EPOMAKER Aula EA75)

• [$39] Kisnt KN85: Great value 75% keyboard that feels smooth and sounds clzean out of the box, with a soft typing feel.

• [$68] Aula F75: Sounds and feels fantastic, quality build, comes with a knob, great value

• [$79] Epomaker QK81: Has a knob, great software support, sounds great, aesthetic is not its strongest point

• [$79] EPOMAKER Aula EA75: Good value pick with good aesthetics

• [$87] Yunzii AL80: Lower front height, comes with a knob, has a small screen on the bottom right

Mid-Tier ( < $150 )
(Best Pick: Cherry KC 500)

• [$109] Lofree Flow Lite: Very portable, creamy sound, horizontal scroll wheel on top, backlit keycaps, low profile keyboard

• [$109] Epomaker Galaxy100: Aluminum case, metal knob, and gasket mount that gives it a soft, deep sound. (full-sized keyboard)

• [$129] Cherry KC 500: Sounds amazing, looks amazing, great software, cool backplate

• [$139] Keychron K2HE:The smaller layout of the K10HE

• [$144] Keychron K10HE: Premium, wooden sides, hall effect switches, also great for gaming (full-sized keyboard)

Premium Tier ( > $150 )
(Best Pick: Evoworks Evo80)

• [$159] NuPhy Air75 V3: Easy to use, great sound and feel, has a knob, low profile keyboard

• [$169] Evoworks Evo80: Has literally everything: aluminum case, creamy sound, ultra soft

• [$180] Iqunix MQ80: Heavy, premium, soft typing, low profile keyboard

• [$190] Wobkey Crush80: High-end TKL board with a solid aluminum case, incredible sound, and a satisfying premium typing feel

Overall Picks (My Recommendation):

• The best keyboard overall for most people is the Cherry KC 500.

• If you're on a budget, the EPOMAKER Aula EA75 is great.

• And if you're looking for the best value, the Cherry KC 500 is also my pick here.

Updated 11/10/2025

Hi looking for a gaming 75% wireless keyboard. That’s in a cleaner aesthetic.

I had heard the rainy75 or keychron v1/q1/he could be a good starting recommendations.

For the rainy75 is the standard or pro recommended? And they don’t seem to specify the polling rate but I had read on a comment that it was 500 hz. Is the rain75 good for gaming or is there better choices? I’m just looking for good performance it doesn’t need to be the best.

Hey guys ,

Im searching for a new Keyboard

Whats recommended nowadays?

My requirements : he switches or analog Like huntsman v3pro , 96/100% , pbt caps

Akko or Nzxt maybe? Or Razer Huntsman v3pro

Honestly speaking, this year was probably one of my worst in the hobby, as I barely got time to work on stuff. Still, there were some keyboards that impressed me to the fullest. This includes both prebuilt and custom boards, in no particular order.

Akko Mineral 01: The best keyboard Akko has released in recent times, and in my opinion, the best keyboard under 120 dollars. Beautiful design and great acoustics, along with a tried-and-tested mounting style, made it one of my favorites. It is also available in barebones, so custom lovers would dig it.

Monsgeek M2 V5 VIA: Basically the M1 V5’s 1800 counterpart. The best part about it is the Akko Cilantro switches.

Mechlands Vibe75: One of the most pleasing and creamy-sounding 75 percent boards out there. The hot-swap knob and display were chef’s kiss.

Chilkey ND TKL: An almost perfect TKL at 100 dollars, with all the best things from the keyboard scene. A nicely designed case, Tsangan bottom row, aluminum plate, 1.6 mm PCB, and dual mounting. What more can you ask for? Only if it had top mount.

Weikav WK87: Without a doubt, the best budget keyboard on the market and the best value keyboard of 2025. It has everything, from great switches to a nice build, solid wireless connectivity, and QMK/VIA. Yes, the cheapest board with QMK/VIA.

Ajazz QS87 Series: A super underrated entry this year. This board has four mounting styles, solid switches, and good build quality. The Max variant has a hot-swap display. Only if it had QMK/VIA.

Lofree Flow Lite: I never thought I would daily drive a low-profile keyboard at the workplace. The reason is simple: great switches with good acoustics and crazy good battery life. Plus, it has tactile switch options too. One of the few low-profile boards to offer that.

8BitDo TKL: The Xbox variant is actually breathtaking. I finally daily drove a clicky switch board after ages.

Lingbao MK75: A breath of fresh air amidst all those same-design 75 percent boards. It ticks all the boxes and has one of the best-feeling tactile knobs.

Aula F65 Pro: The Aula F75 in a more refined form with a hot-swap knob. Only if it had VIA.

Weikav WK68: A very welcome addition in the sub BDT 4,000 or 40 USD range. While it has everything a good board should have, including good switches and a knob, the best thing about it is the colorful shine-through keycaps.

Neo75Cu: My favorite custom board in my collection. From design to mounting to sound, everything is pitch perfect. Loved the isolated bottom mount.

Neo80: Neo boards are solid. This TKL just blew my mind. The hybrid mounting, along with the sleek finish, made this a worthwhile addition to my collection.

GDK Lab DK1 60%: My first HHKB-style board. It has one of the most unique Marbelano finishes with great acoustics.

So yeah, these are my picks. Hoping for a more eventful 2026 in terms of keyboards and content creation as a whole.

I haven’t seen any updated posts in 2025 asking this question and I’m looking to build a pc soon so I was wondering out of the options of this brand which one should I choose? I have big hands if that’s a factor here.

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Hi everyone,

I've recently purchased the Keychron Q2 Pro, a wireless 65% mechanical keyboard with hot-swappable switches and full customization via VIA.

With the rise of magnetic keyboards featuring Hall Effect sensors and other advanced technologies, I'm wondering if it's still worthwhile to stick with a traditional mechanical keyboard in 2025.

Should I keep my Keychron Q2 Pro or switch to a magnetic keyboard? Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Looking for a good gaming wireless keyboard and mouse for use in a living room gaming pc I’ll be using from my couch. Can be a combo or individual. Are there good wireless mechanical keyboards?

Hi. So i have a budget of 200€ and i don't know what keyboard should i buy. I want a wireless connection and I would preffer the TKL size. It should not be loud but i wont mind if it wasn't too quiet. I was looking at the Razen Blackwidow V3 Pro and the Razer Blackwidow V4 TKL.

I have recently ordered the DeathStalker V2 pro Wireless but after doing some research wanted to know what is the best keyboard out there as I might refund.

I have come across the Wooting 80HE and IQUNIX EZ63, both look lovely (I know they are wired), but which is actually the better keyboard, from response times to just general typing and work based typing.

I also have come across Razer Huntsman V3 Pro (wired) and also have heard good reviews. I Have also come across the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro wireless as the best wireless keyboard according to what I see and wanted to know is this also something worth purchasing instead? out of all the keyboards mentioned, which is the best or if you can give your own would be lovely. (if you can give me 3 of the best, one is 75%, one for just wired keyboards and one for Wireless.

Was messing around with Reddit data on gaming keyboards. Thought I’d share the results.

Its part of one of my projects to tinker with Reddit data and LLMs. Wanted to create something useful for the community while levelling up my coding chops.

The idea is to highlight which gaming keyboards got the most love. To be clear, most love =/= best. But hopefully its a useful data point nonetheless, especially for those overwhelmed by info.

I actually posted a version of this ~6 months ago. A lot of the issues that the previous one had should be fixed (limited to models on Amazon, erroneous model attribution, duplications). Lemme know what you think!

Obviously this is a very general list. It does gets more interesting when you slice and dice the data.

If you want to explore the data and filter more stuff (price, layout, wired/wireless, subreddits, comments about using for FPS, MMO, productivity etc), you can do so at RedditRecs (dot) com (or google “RedditRecs”).

Methodology in the comments.

So I know absolutely nothing about keyboards and I would just get him a replacement of his current one but that one was also a past gift from me and I did almost zero research on it. It's not a bad keyboard but the pad peels when you leave you arm on it. He doesn't like mechanical or at least keyboards that are obnoxiously loud. I'll attach a photo of his current one but please give me suggestions. Budget is about 150, absolute max is 200 but it's gotta be REAL good for that price.

I posted a version in July. Some of you have been asking for an updated version so here’s one. This time I’ve also added the brand rankings and broke it down by size/weight to help contextualise the rankings better.

This is part of my project to tinker with Reddit data and LLMs. Wanted to create something useful for the community while levelling up my coding chops.

The idea is to highlight which gaming keyboards got the most love on Reddit. To be clear, most love =/= best. But hopefully it’s a useful data point nonetheless, especially for those overwhelmed by info.

Obviously this is a very general list. It gets way more interesting when you slice and dice the data.

If you want to dig into the data I have an interactive list on my main project page - google “RedditRecs”. You can explore the data and read the comments, filter by price, subreddits, switch type, size (full, TKL, 75%, etc.),, wired vs wireless, or filter for comments about FPS, MMO, productivity etc. Disclaimer - the page has some affiliate links. You don’t have to use them, though they help fund the analyses.

Methodology in the comments.

Honestly speaking, this year was probably one of my worst in the hobby, as I barely got time to work on stuff. Still, there were some keyboards that impressed me to the fullest. This includes both prebuilt and custom boards, in no particular order.

Akko Mineral 01: The best keyboard Akko has released in recent times, and in my opinion, the best keyboard under 120 dollars. Beautiful design and great acoustics, along with a tried-and-tested mounting style, made it one of my favorites. It is also available in barebones, so custom lovers would dig it.

Monsgeek M2 V5 VIA: Basically the M1 V5’s 1800 counterpart. The best part about it is the Akko Cilantro switches.

Mechlands Vibe75: One of the most pleasing and creamy-sounding 75 percent boards out there. The hot-swap knob and display were chef’s kiss.

Chilkey ND TKL: An almost perfect TKL at 100 dollars, with all the best things from the keyboard scene. A nicely designed case, Tsangan bottom row, aluminum plate, 1.6 mm PCB, and dual mounting. What more can you ask for? Only if it had top mount.

Weikav WK87: Without a doubt, the best budget keyboard on the market and the best value keyboard of 2025. It has everything, from great switches to a nice build, solid wireless connectivity, and QMK/VIA. Yes, the cheapest board with QMK/VIA.

Ajazz QS87 Series: A super underrated entry this year. This board has four mounting styles, solid switches, and good build quality. The Max variant has a hot-swap display. Only if it had QMK/VIA.

Lofree Flow Lite: I never thought I would daily drive a low-profile keyboard at the workplace. The reason is simple: great switches with good acoustics and crazy good battery life. Plus, it has tactile switch options too. One of the few low-profile boards to offer that.

8BitDo TKL: The Xbox variant is actually breathtaking. I finally daily drove a clicky switch board after ages.

Lingbao MK75: A breath of fresh air amidst all those same-design 75 percent boards. It ticks all the boxes and has one of the best-feeling tactile knobs.

Aula F65 Pro: The Aula F75 in a more refined form with a hot-swap knob. Only if it had VIA.

Weikav WK68: A very welcome addition in the sub BDT 4,000 or 40 USD range. While it has everything a good board should have, including good switches and a knob, the best thing about it is the colorful shine-through keycaps.

Neo75Cu: My favorite custom board in my collection. From design to mounting to sound, everything is pitch perfect. Loved the isolated bottom mount.

Neo80: Neo boards are solid. This TKL just blew my mind. The hybrid mounting, along with the sleek finish, made this a worthwhile addition to my collection.

GDK Lab DK1 60%: My first HHKB-style board. It has one of the most unique Marbelano finishes with great acoustics.

So yeah, these are my picks. Hoping for a more eventful 2026 in terms of keyboards and content creation as a whole.