Best gaming keyboard 2021 the best gaming keyboards we've tested

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Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:22:26 +0000

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All of these keyboards are as beautiful as the components in your PC

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Give yourself an advantage with the best gaming keyboard. Just your run-of-the-mill keyboard, or even the one attached to one of the best laptops , isnt enough if youre in it to win it. A killer gaming keyboard will deliver the responsiveness, comfort and accuracy you need to triumph over your
enemies and do so in style and comfort.

The best gaming keyboards are specifically tailored to the needs of a PC gamer, with improved build quality, a range of mechanical switches, ergonomic designs, anti-ghosting, and N-key rollover, as well as software-based
features to extract the most from the hardware. So, whether youre playing todays best PC games or the best free games , getting one is crucial to have the most immersive gaming experience and the fastest response.

The best gaming keyboard is an essential companion to the best gaming PCs , every bit as much as getting hold of the best gaming mouse or the best gaming monitor to give your rig that real wow factor. Here are the best ones. These are the best budget gaming PCs of 2021. These are our top picks for the best gaming desks . Cheap gaming keyboards : all the latest discounts (Image credit: Razer) 1. Razer Huntsman v2 Analog

The best gaming keyboard right now Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Switches: Analog mechanical Fully customizable key actuation Delightfully tactile key clicks Extremely comfortable wrist rest Eye-wateringly expensive Built-in twin-cable

Combining the latest optical technology and Razers analog mechanical key switches, the Razer Huntsman v2 Analog is good enough to get a five-star rating from us. Thats under-selling it. This gaming keyboard delivers the
best typing and gaming experience of any keyboard weve tested in the last few months, with extremely satisfying tactile feedback and a wrist rest thats designed to let you game for longer. As far as keyboards go, it is sitting on the expensive side of things, but its definitely worth it.

Read the full review: Razer Huntsman v2 Analog (Image credit: Roccat) 2. Roccat Vulkan TKL Pro

First in its class compact gaming keyboard Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: Yes Fast and accurate performance Compact form factor Pricey

Who needs a full-sized keyboard when TKL gaming keyboards such as the Roccat Vulkan TKL Pro exist? This compact gaming keyboard is among the best in performance, comfort, and looks, touting a classy brushed gunmetal finish and floating keys that brilliantly showcase its customizable RGB lighting.
Roccats Titan optical switches are not only fast and accurate, but
satisfying, quiet and robust as well. Itll set you back quite a bit, but its so worth it.

Read the full review: Roccat Vulkan TKL Pro (Image credit: SteelSeries) 3. SteelSeries Apex Pro

Taking magnetism to another level Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: Yes Beautiful aluminum build Custom actuation settings Quiet Expensive

The SteelSeries Apex Pros svelte aesthetic and clever OLED display are just the appetizers. The SteelSeries Apex Pro gets our coveted 5-star rating for many reasons, the biggest of which are its stunning and solid build, custom actuation and comfortable not to mention, quiet magnetic switches. Performance-wise, its among the best gaming keyboards weve tested yet, which makes its $199 price tag worth the splurge.

Read the full review: SteelSeries Apex Pro (Image credit: Razer) 4. Razer Huntsman Elite

Light it up Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable
keys: Yes Fast key actuation Tactile key switches Expensive

If you have the need for speed, then the Huntsman Elite is your best bet, thanks to its new optomechanical switches. That sounds like a mouthful, but essentially, it means that Razer has managed to combine mechanical switches with optical sensors. This unthinkable allows the Huntsman Elite to take its actuation to the next level, and you would be hard-pressed to find a faster keyboard on the market. Switches aside, its also remarkably comfortable to type on. Plus, its covered with more RGB lighting than you can shake a stick at. Sure, it needs two USB cables for power and costs a small fortune, but with tech like this, its absolutely worth it.

Read the full review: Razer Huntsman Elite (Image credit: Alienware) 5. Alienware Pro Gaming Keyboard AW768

Shockingly good value Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: Yes Cherry MX Brown switches Affordable Plastic body

When you think Alienware, value isnt the word that comes to mind. But, this time around, the Alienware Pro Gaming Keyboard AW768 is a genuinely great deal. At under 100 bucks or quid, youre getting the toughest gaming keyboard fitted with mechanical keys, dedicated macro keys and slick aesthetics. Its not the most feature rich keyboard in the game, but at this price, it really doesnt need to be. One of the best gaming keyboards in 2021, the Alienware
Pro Gaming Keyboard AW768 gets the job done, and looks good while doing it.

Read the full review: Alienware Pro Gaming Keyboard AW768 Corsair K95 RGB Platinum is one of the best gaming keyboards weve tested. (Image credit: Corsair) 6. Corsair K95 RGB Platinum

The Rolls Royce of RGB gaming keyboards Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: Yes Hypnotic disco lighting Handy
media and shortcut keys Classy aluminum build Awkward software Rubber palm rest gets grungy quickly

A $159 price tag on a gaming keyboard might a tad too steep, but the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum, one of the best gaming keyboards weve tested in the last year, really does give you a lot of ounce for your bounce. Were not talking the more trivial bells and whistles like fancy RGB lighting either although since we are on the subject, this ones got a whole lot of them, not to
mention its integrated 19-zone light bar and the 16.8 million color options, to boot. By bang, we actually mean its 6 dedicated macro keys, 8MB on-board storage and aircraft-grade anodized brushed aluminum frame.

Read the full review: Corsair K95 RGB Platinum Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition manages to deliver fast performance without being expensive. (Image credit: Razer) 7. Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition

The Razer Huntsman, but smaller and faster Interface: Wired, wireless | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: Yes Fast switches Removable cable Not many extra features

Shelling out more than $100 for a great gaming keyboard is to be expected if youre even slightly serious your gaming performance. But the beauty of Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition is that it manages to deliver fast performance without being the most expensive keyboard in town. True, there arent a lot of features here, which puts it behind many of its feature-rich rivals, but it makes up for that by being small and boasting a removable to make it
perfectly portable for on-the-go gaming.

Read our full review: Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition (Image credit: Corsair) 8. Corsair K65 Mini

Hard to ignore performance in a compact design Interface : Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: Yes Beautiful yet sturdy Hyper responsive keystrokes No way to change elevation

60% keyboards are more than a passing fad. Gamers with smaller desks or just want a more compact setup in general will find these ultra-compact gaming keyboards a boon, and the Corsair K65 Mini is among the best of those. With incredibly satisfying presses, an impressive polling rate of 8,000Hz, and highly customizable keys, theres a lot to love here. And, they make this keyboard well worth the admittedly steep learning curve if youre used to full-sized keyboards. It may take a while to get used to not having arrow keys, for example, but you wont regret it.

Read the full review: Corsair K65 Mini The budget-minded SteelSeries Apex 3 may come with a few concessions, but it also boasts some impressive features. (Image credit: SteelSeries) 9. SteelSeries Apex 3

The Apex of value Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes |
Programmable keys: No Affordable Great RGB lighting No mechanical switches No USB passthrough

Not all great gaming keyboards have mechanical switches, as this affordable Apex keyboard is proving. The budget-minded SteelSeries Apex 3 may come with
a few concessions, but it also boasts some impressive features that more than make up for those compromises. One of those features is its IP32 water resistance for protection against any spills because who hasnt accidentally knocked over a can of soda while gaming? Another is its reactive and customizable 10-zone RGB illumination to make your gaming experience all the more impressive. And, if you absolutely hate those clickety clacking noises that mechanical keyboards love to make, youll really appreciate this
keyboards whisper quiet gaming switches.

Read the full review: SteelSeries Apex 3 (Image credit: Corsair) 10. Corsair K55 Pro XT

Great for gaming, better for budget streaming Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: Yes Solid performance Dedicated macro keys Membrane switches

If youre now more into streaming than just gaming, youll appreciate that Corsair has designed a gaming keyboard specifically made for you and your fellow streamers. The Corsair K55 Pro XT is a solid gaming keyboard that offers just as many streaming features as it does gaming ones, with full RGB customizations to boot. Its Stream Deck compatibility and six dedicated macro keys are terrific, as is the nice-to-the-touch wrist pad. So, you can easily forgive Corsair for opting for membrane switches instead of mechanical ones.

Read the full review: Corsair K55 Pro XT



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