The word "best" is really comparative, is it not? The definition of "best" varies from person to person. For you, "best might be one thing; for another ", best" might be something else. But yes, when it comes to the best keyboards for gaming, there are a few standard features that every good gaming keyboard contains. They are- mechanical keys, streamlined designs, and RGB lighting. When buying a keyboard for gaming, you need to consider these things, such as its design, its features, and of course, its price. All these three are interconnected; the sleeker the design and the more the feature, the more expensive it is. But also, many budget-friendly gaming keyboards consist of the necessary basic features. So here is a list of a few best gaming keyboards, along with their features and prices that will help you choose your keyboard for your gaming setup.
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SteelSeries Apex Pro
SteelSeries Apex Pro is considered to be the best full-sized gaming keyboard. It is very solid and durable. It has a detachable wrist rest and an adjustable incline setting, due to which it is considered to have good ergonomics. It is also great for playing in the dark due to its full RGB backlighting and individually backlit keys. Being compatible with SteelSeries Engine software, it gives you plenty of customization options. Another great feature of this keyboard is that it lets you set your preferred pre-travel distance. This feature means that, while playing a game, you can choose a short pre-travel distance to increase responsiveness. It is also equipped with a customizable OLED screen with the help of which you can display anything you want to. So, it can be said that, with all its settings and pieces of equipment, SteelSeries Apex Pro is a great keyboard for both casual and competitive gamers. It is priced at $962.41 and is available on Amazon.
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Corsair K70 Mk.2
Corsair K70 Mk.2 has been tested and declared to be significantly flawless as a gaming keyboard. It has authentic Cherry MX key switches, which offer a very flawless typing experience. It has extensive RGB lighting options, which give it an absolutely gorgeous look. It has been said to work wonders in a game as it is very quick to parse every command accurately. It also allows you to customize your game profiles and select lighting to go along with them. It has discrete media keys and a gaming mode that prevents you from accidentally tabbing out of a game. It is priced at $190.95 and is available on Amazon.
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Razer Cynosa V2
This is considered to be a suitable gaming keyboard for newcomers in the world of PC gaming. It does not have very high-quality settings and features like its expensive counterparts, but yes, it has everything you need in a full-featured gaming keyboard. It has the following features- complete RGB backlighting, a programmable game mode that prevents you from accidentally shutting down the game midway, discrete media keys, and some very handy cable management. There are, for sure, negative points to this keyboard that comes along with its low price. The input speed is not fast enough; programming the RGB lighting is not as easy. But yes, if you have spent most of your money on a fancy gaming PC and need to cut down on the cost of the accessories, then the Razer Cynosa V2 is a good choice for you. It is priced at $66.96 and is available on Amazon.
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Razer BlackWidow Lite
Out of all gaming keyboards listed to be the best, the Razer BlackWidow Lite is considered the most versatile one. It has such a wonderfully minimalist look about itself due to its tenkeyless design. This is a small, straightforward, and moderately priced keyboard. It is also said to be the most understated accessory that Razer has ever produced. One of its drawbacks is that it possesses squeaky keys, which can be overcome if a series of rubber O-rings are installed in them. The installation process is slow. Other than this drawback, the BlackWidow Lite is a great keyboard for professional work as well as gaming. It is priced at $190.13 and is available on Amazon.
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HyperX Alloy Origins 60
The HyperX Alloy Origins 60 is a mini keyboard that proves that mini keyboards can also be perfectly good for gaming. This is a 60% keyboard that is devoid of a Numpad, a function row, or arrow keys. You have to learn a few keyboard shortcuts if you want to make this keyboard work. If you do so, then it a perfect keyboard for streamlining your gaming experience with the availability of some extra desk space. Other than this, it has HyperX red key switches and complete RGB lighting. So, other than the minus point of it missing some of your regular keys, it is the perfect mini keyboard for your gaming. It is priced at $136.26 and is available on Amazon.
