There are few issues as polarizing as PC keyboards. There are message boards and subreddits crammed to the brim with opinions dissecting each side and part, mechanical vs. membrane, totally different change mechanisms, and the plastic utilized in the important thing caps.

There’s good purpose for that. You most likely spend plenty of time in your keyboard, together with a (hopefully) snug mouse. You would possibly as nicely make these hours as nice as potential, particularly now that so many people are working from house. Whether or not you personal a nice laptop computer or a game-ready desktop PC, we have examined dozens of keyboards up and down the worth spectrum. These are our high picks for gaming, workplace work, and every thing in between.

Up to date November 2023: We added Razor Blackwidow V4, MX Keys S, OnePlus Keyboard 81 Professional, DaVinci Resolve Editor Keyboard, the Das Keyboard MacTigr, and Logitech Pop Keys. We additionally added new suggestions and options and up to date costs all through.

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