The Best Keyboards To Keep You Typing In Comfort

Keyboard type: Wireless | Size: Full size | Key type: Mechanical | Special features: Silent linear keyboard switches with ergonomic design and soft-touch coated keys | Backlit keys: Yes

Best for: Office workers or anyone who needs a reliable, comfortable and durable keyboard.

Many features designed into the Razer Pro Type Ultra Wireless Keyboard make it our top pick. For the price, you’ll get high-quality, ergonomic backlit keys with nearly silent keystrokes. There’s even a detachable wrist rest that’s included. Connect this keyboard with up to four devices.

We love that the keys are fully programmable with macro recording for a customizable option. Battery life is also impressive—up to 214 hours (without backlighting) or 13 hours with Bluetooth and backlighting turned on. The keys use Razer Yellow mechanical switches.

Pros:

• Quiet typing from a full-size keyboard
• Each key is ergonomically designed with a soft-touch coating
• Can be used as a wired keyboard, or wirelessly via Bluetooth

Cons:

• Backlighting uses only white LEDs

Keyboard type: Wired | Size: Full size | Key type: Mechanical | Special features: Tactile Cherry MX Brown switches, media controls, volume knob, aluminum enclosure | Backlit keys: Yes

Best for: People who do a lot of typing while listening to audio.

Audio listeners will love the volume dial and media controls located in the top right corner on the Das Keyboard 6. It makes it easier to stream audio or control multimedia content while working.

The Das Keyboard 6 Professional Wired Keyboard offers white LED backlighting behind each key. Choose between premium Cherry MX brown or blue switches underneath the laser-etched ABS keycaps; the brown switches offer a soft tactile feel while you get a clicky feel with the blue switches. To add a slight tilt to the keyboard for better ergonomics, it comes with two screw-on feet.

Pros:

• Choose between Cherry MX brown or blue key switches
• Full size mechanical keyboard with built-in media controls
• Keyboard has two built in USB Type-C pass-through ports

Cons:

• Expensive

Keyboard type: Mechanical | Size: 60% | Key type: Mechanical with compact Redragon Brown switches | Special features: Compact and portable, impressive switches for the price | Backlit keys: Yes

Best for: Beginners who are just jumping into the mechanical keyboard scene.

Mechanical keyboards are often expensive, with $70 being the typical floor for their pricing after discounts. Redragon bucks that trend with a range of very affordable mechanical keyboards, the most affordable of which is the K630. This compact, budget-friendly keyboard relies on mechanical switches that make it great for gaming and typing. You even get some versatile and visually appealing RGB backlighting. It's not per-key, but it does have color zones, so there are some customization options besides color choice and brightness.

The compact design makes the K630 great for travel or for smaller desk spaces. Thanks to anti-ghosting technology, you don't need to fear key presses not registering, no matter how many you mash at once.

Pros

• Very affordable price
• Compact and portable design
• Mechanical switches are responsive

Cons

• Not as high-quality as more established brands
• Missing keys found on larger keyboards

Keyboard type: Wireless | Size: Full size | Key type: Mechanical | Special features: Designed for all-day comfort, mic mute/unmute button, web navigation buttons, multiple shortcut keys| Backlit keys: No

Best for: People who work long hours at their computer and who need a quiet, comfortable and versatile keyboard to match their workflow.

You don’t need to spend a fortune to get yourself a decent computer keyboard. Case in point: Check out the Logitech Signature K650, priced under $50. This is a full size, wireless keyboard with an integrated palm rest and deep-cushioned keys which add comfort to your typing. The keyboard is also equipped with a few specialty keys, including a Screenshot and Mic on/mute key, along with two web navigation keys—all located near the top of the keyboard and that double as function keys.

Don’t worry about compatibility—the Signature K650 works with Windows, MacOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android and Chromebook using a Bluetooth connection with up to a 33-foot connection radius.

Pros:

• Full size keyboard that’s spill-resistant
• Function keys double as shortcut keys
• Very affordable

Cons:

• Lacks backlit keys
• No multi-device pairing

Keyboard type: Wireless | Size: Full size | Key type: ROG RX Red and RX Blue optical mechanical switches | Special features: Detachable numeric keypad, wired or wireless mode option, 18 hour battery life | Backlit keys: Yes

Best for: Gaming with top titles while optimizing everyday computing tasks.

There are several impressive features of the ASUS ROG Claymore II Wireless Gaming Keyboard. While a low price is not one of them, the removable numeric keypad can be placed on the left or right side of the keyboard or removed altogether. You can also choose between a wired or wireless mode. The RGB lighting features gorgeous visuals with built-in Aura Sync.

When gaming, you’ll get excellent tactile control that utilize ROG RX Optical Mechanical Switches with customizable hotkeys. Choose between ROG RX Red or Blue switches, either of which offer 1 ms response and a 100-million keystroke lifespan. With RGB lighting on, the keyboard’s battery life is up to 43 hours. Without the backlights, expect the keyboard to be operational for up to 144 hours between charges.

Pros:

• Beautiful RGB lighting with all keys being macro-programmable
• Fast charging
• ROG RX Red or Blue key switches

Cons:

• Expensive

Keyboard type: Wired | Size: Full size | Key type: Mechanical | Special features: Intuitive media controls, class-leading RGB backlighting, fast optical switches | Backlit keys: No

Best for: Gamers who want every gaming feature they could dream up.

Gaming keyboards come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but few can compare with the sheer breadth and depth of features that the Corsair K100 offers. You’ll get Corsair's cutting-edge optical switches for a super fast and responsive gaming experience; more typical Cherry MX options are available if you prefer. Its RGB backlighting uses some of the best available technology on the market with per-key color options. And for those that love to customize their RBG, sync your lighting with animations or in-game actions for a responsive lighting setup.

There are dedicated macro keys, media keys and an intuitive control dial to adjust everything quickly and easily. With a comfortable wrist rest, the K100 has a super sturdy, well-built design—easily capable of standing up to extensive and intense gaming sessions. Its bulky design means you'll need plenty of space on your desk for this one, but it fits all the extra macro switches and a full number keypad, plus arrow keys—everything any gamer could ever need.

Pros

• Industry-leading, per-key RGB lighting
• Fast and responsive optical switches
• Intuitive and comprehensive media buttons

Cons

• Bulky
• Expensive

Keyboard type: Wired | Size: Full size | Key type: Mechanical | Special features: Adjustable optical switches, OLED display, per-key RGB lighting, comfortable wrist rest | Backlit keys:

Best for: Adjusting keys to your personal preferences.

The SteelSeries Apex Pro’s omnipoint switches offer a unique feature in that they’re finely tunable, so you can adjust their individual actuation point, making them faster or slower to respond. That makes it easy to load up a super fast gaming profile, and then you can switch to something more sedate for typing where you might want to bottom out the key more for increased accuracy.

Rated for 100 million keypresses, the switches were built with durability in mind, and with the comfortable magnetically attachable wrist rest, you can enjoy long term comfort when using this keyboard. With the built-in OLED display, it manages your media with the touch of a minimalist set of controls. For additional customization, you can tweak everything in the SteelSeries engine software, as well as adjust the gorgeous RGB backlighting, which can sync up with other SteelSeries peripherals.

What our editors say: Tech editor Rebecca Isaacs says, “One of the great perks about the Apex Pro is that you can program one key to do two different things. So, if you want a half-pressed key to walk, you can. Then, you can program the fully pressed key to run. It’s a game-changer during my gaming.”

Pros

• Adjustable mechanical switches
• Detailed RGB backlighting
• Comfortable magnetic wrist rest

Cons

• Expensive

Keyboard type: Wireless | Size: Full size | Key type: Tactical scissor switches | Special features: Ergonomic shape for comfortable typing, padded wrist rest, responsive scissor switches | Backlit keys: No

Best for: Improved wrist comfort while typing.

If you want to manage carpal tunnel and repetitive strain injury, an ergonomic keyboard can help alleviate some of your discomfort. The Logitech Ergo K860 features an ergonomic split in the keys down the middle, helping you to hold your wrists at a more neutral angle, encouraging long-term wrist health. The keys themselves use a responsive and springy scissor switch design, making them fast and comfortable to type on. Plus, the keycaps are low-profile and smooth to the touch.

There's no backlighting on this understated design, so you won't be able to do much typing in the dark, but that helps the two AAA batteries it runs off of last for several years without needing to be replaced. The wireless design makes this keyboard super versatile. Compatible with MacOS and Windows, you can connect to up to three devices at once and switch between them with the touch of a button.

What our editors say: Tech editor Rebecca Isaacs says, “As someone who needs a little more ergonomics in her home setup, the Logitech ERGO K860 offers much-needed wrist and finger pain relief for me. Pair it with the matching ergonomic mouse for long hours at your desktop.”

Pros

• Ergonomic design is comfortable and aids wrist health
• Comfortable and supportive wrist rest
• Can connect to three devices at once

Cons

• No backlighting
• Not as responsive as a mechanical board

Keyboard type: Wireless | Size: Full size | Key type: Scissor switch | Special features: TouchID sensor built in, document navigation controls, full size arrow keys | Backlit keys: No

Best for: General purpose computing from any Mac that uses an Apple Silicone processor.

If you’re an iMac user, upgrading to this optional Apple Magic Keyboard With Touch ID And Numeric Keypad gives you the added benefit of a numeric keypad and integrated TouchID sensor that can be used to unlock the computer or approve online purchases, for example. The 109-key keyboard has a familiar silver frame and it’s also remarkably thin, relying on scissor switch keys. Keep in mind this keyboard only works with Mac models that run using Apple silicon-based processors. You also need to run MacOS 11.4 OS or later.

You get document navigation controls and full-size arrow keys for scrolling and gaming. Plus, the rechargeable battery will last about a month. A USB-C lightning cable is provided for charging the keyboard using your Mac. Otherwise, it pairs with the computer wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Pros:

• Integrated TouchID sensor
• Full-size numeric keypad
• Built in arrow keys

Cons:

• Considerably more expensive than Apple’s full-size or TKL Magic Keyboard without TouchID