Top 10 Best Mechanical Gaming Keyboards – Updated April 2021 - Android

There are loads of different gaming keyboards out there and the best ones come from a wide range of different brands. Though it’s highly likely that you may already be familiar with which brands those are. If you’re not sure gaming keyboards are the best to choose from or you just aren’t sure what to [...]

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There are loads of different gaming keyboards out there and the best ones come from a wide range of different brands. Though it’s highly likely that you may already be familiar with which brands those are.

If you’re not sure gaming keyboards are the best to choose from or you just aren’t sure what to really go for, then this list can help.

We’ve put together ten of the best gaming keyboards on the market that you can get your hands on. All of them have something valuable to offer and will cater to a range of different tastes. If PC gaming is your primary gaming platform, you definitely want a good gaming keyboard to enhance the experience. And there should be something on this list that fits just about everyone.

Top 10 Best Gaming Keyboards – Summary

Razer Huntsman Elite

• Price: From $160
• Where To Buy: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Razer

One of Razer’s most popular gaming keyboards, and one of the best gaming keyboards out there, is the Huntsman Elite. This is a full-size mechanical gaming keyboard with all the bells and whistles you might want or need.

It features Razer Chroma RGB lighting, a numpad, dedicated media controls and more. Razer is also using its optical switches for shorter actuation time, which translates to faster key presses and thereby more key presses.

It also comes with a magnetic wrist rest that can be detached at any time if you don’t feel like using it.

Glorious GMMK Modular Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

• Price: $110
• Where To Buy: Amazon

One of the best gaming keyboards out there and one of the best we’ve ever used is the GMMK from Glorious. We like it because it allows you to swap out the switches on each and every one of the keys.

Which means you can customize how each key feels. You can swap them all out or just focus on specific keys. Like the WASD keys for your movement in games. It also has RGB lighting, is extremely well-made and it can be picked up in a full-size, tenkeyless, or a 60% option.

Like the Huntsman Elite this is not a wireless keyboard so you’ll need to keep it plugged in during use. Still, even with that it’s hard to argue against going with this over even some of the best wireless options. The cable is also detachable so it can be stored nice and neat if you take it to tournaments and LAN parties.

HyperX Alloy Origins

• Price: $110
• Where To Buy: Amazon, Best Buy, HyperX

Like the keyboard above, the HyperX Alloy Origins offers a detachable cable for easy storage and transport. This is a great feature to have if you bring your keyboard with you to game other places.

Beyond that, it has loads of other excellent features worth considering. Including RGB lighting, switches rated for 80 million key strokes, and the ability to save up to three custom profiles just to name a few.

The cable is also USB-C unlike the one on the GMMK. And the keyboard is fairly durable thanks to its aircraft-grade aluminum body.

Razer Huntsman Mini

• Price: $120
• Where To Buy: Amazon, Best Buy, Razer

If you really like the compact keyboard look or you just don’t have a lot of space, the Razer Huntsman Mini is one of the best gaming keyboards you can buy.

Not only does it save space, it has support for Razer Chroma which is always a huge plus. Chroma can add to the gaming immersion if the game has supported lighting profiles. Which can lead to some really cool effects.

It also has fully programmable macros and comes in two different colors. Black and Mercury. This also comes with optical switches, and a detachable cable. It does not have a wrist rest though like the Huntsman Elite.

Corsair K70 RGB MK.2

• Price: $129
• Where To Buy: Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart

Corsair makes great keyboards in general, but there are a few reason why we like this one and consider it one of the best keyboards out there for gaming. For one it has an aircraft-grade aluminum body. But more than that is the keyboard body is completely open.

This makes it extremely easy to pop off every single key when you need to dust this thing down or give the keyboard a full cleaning. It has RGB lighting (surprise, surprise), a detachable wrist rest, and it uses USB passthrough. It uses Cherry MX Speed switches, and it comes with dedicated media controls. The roll bar for volume adjustment in particular is a nice touch.

The textured WASD and space bar keys also help to indicate your fingers are on the right keys. We’ve all probably been there. Where we accidentally hit the wrong key in the middle of a heated encounter in whatever game we’re playing. These textured keys could help prevent that.

SteelSeries Apex Pro

• Price: From $180
• Where To Buy: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, SteelSeries

This option from SteelSeries looks and feels a little like the option above. It has a sort of open design so the keys are easy to pop off with no plastic or aluminum cover plate that surrounds them.

It comes with a wrist rest, also has RGB lighting, and comes in a full-size and tenkeyless option. But where this thing really shines is the cool OLED display in the top right corner. You can use this to display various settings, or you can set it up to track in-game information at a quick glance. Which we thought was pretty cool.

There are dedicated media controls too if you like to have those kinds of controls at your fingertips.

Razer BlackWidow V3

• Price: From $99
• Where To Buy: Amazon, Best Buy, Razer

The BlackWidow is one of Razer’s longest running keyboard lines, and for good reason. The V3 is the latest iteration of it, coming with the option to choose either Razer green switches or Razer yellow switches.

The body is made of aluminum like really any other keyboard Razer seems to make these days, and it also comes with a detachable wrist rest. A lot of the keyboards will offer this for the best of both worlds.

Naturally it has Razer Chroma support, and this starts at $99 but can go up over $200 if you get the pro model. Which has the option to work wirelessly or wired.

Logitech Go Pro X

• Price: $150
• Where To Buy: Logitech G

We really love the Logitech G Pro X because of a few reasons. It’s slim, which gives it a very sleek and stylish look without being too crazy in the design department.

It also has the swappable switches just like the Glorious GMMK keyboard. This feature in particular can’t be praised enough. Especially if you’re the kind of gamer that likes to have a very precise feel on certain keys for movement or in-game actions.

The G Pro X is also tenkeyless so there’s no numpad here, and you get customizable RGB lighting too. It’s not wireless but it does feature a detachable cable, and the rubber feet on the bottom provide three different angles for a more customized typing experience.

Corsair K65 RGB Mini

• Price: $110
• Where To Buy: Corsair

Corsair has finally joined the party with a 60-percent mechanical gaming keyboard, the K65 RGB Mini. A fraction of the size of the standard K65 RGB, but all of the power and functionality you’ve come to expect.

It features a USB-C wired connection and a thick braided cable that should be pretty durable. It also has a standard bottom row of keys just in case you want to swap them out for custom key caps.

You’ll also find that it has three switch variants launching. Including Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX SILENT Red, and Cherry MX Speed.

Reddragon K530 Draconic

• Price: $65
• Where To Buy: Amazon

Rounding out our list is the K530 Draconic from Reddragon. Which we felt was more than deserving of top 10 spot for a few reasons.

For one it’s pretty compact and space-saving which is great for any gaming setup. Whether you have a lot of desk space or not. It’s also only $65. So if you need to save money in addition to space, you can grab this for almost half the cost of the Huntsman Mini from Razer.

You also get RGB lighting, and it can be used wirelessly or in a wired mode if you need to save on battery life. Or if it needs a recharge. and, the cable is USB-C. Reddragon may not be a massive household name like Razer or SteelSeries, but don’t sleep on this option.

It’s definitely worth considering and is sure to provide a great gaming experience.

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