Keyboards

Has a learning curve.

At least it has backlighting

A budget-friendly custom keyboard without the frills

Kono’s new switches are smooth and nice to use but lack unique character to justify their high price.

Your teammates (and referee) will love you.

The NovelKeys NK87 - Entry Edition is a great choice if you’re willing to lube the stabilizers yourself. Long-term durability is a concern, but it’s a great onramp to the world of custom mechanical keyboards.

Does a DOT Matrix display work on a keyboard?

Meletrix makes its debut with the best entry-level custom keyboard available today.

A full size keyboard with MSI's own custom Sonic Red switches, the MSI Vigor GK71 Sonic is targeted at gamers who want a super-light feel. However, competitors offer a better experience.

The Mammoth75 is an expensive, luxurious statement-maker. If you have the funds and a passion for mechanical keyboards, it’s an outstanding option.

Keychron’s Q2 gasket mount keyboard offers a smaller size, but mostly big improvements over the already great Q1.

Packed with unique features…and unique issues

Work and gaming keyboard from the king of switches.

The Razer Pro Type Ultra is a decent silent mechanical keyboard, but for the $160 price, Razer’s cut corners cannot go unnoticed.

Asus’ new ROG Falchion NX is a very different 65 percent mechanical keyboard, as it is capable of doing many things, but not always comfortably.

Make it your own

The Akko 3098B and 3098N wireless keyboards combine classy looks with a fantastic typing experience and plenty of features.

Great for people who can’t choose between membrane and mechanical.

Logitech was definitely ambitious with the design of the Pop Keys, and while the idea of having dedicated emoji keys is niche, I can see the right person loving it.

SteelSeries’ Apex 3 TKL can do more than most gaming keyboards for a fraction of the price. At $45, the Apex 3 TKL is almost the perfect budget gaming keyboard.