A great gaming keyboard is central to excelling in PC gaming, coming just behind the mouse in terms of the most important peripherals. I’ve been testing keyboards for 15 years now, and I’ve come up with this list of my current favourites – options that are quick, customisable, easy to use and with powerful extra features.
If you’re in a rush, our number one recommendation is the SteelSeries Apex Pro, a mechanical keyboard with magnetic switches, a great typing experience and a distinct aesthetic. It’s available in multiple sizes too, so you can choose the one that’s best for you.
Of course, we have a lot of alternative picks too, including mechanical and non-mechanical options.
- SteelSeries Apex Pro: a beautiful design with plenty of extrasCorsair K100: a full-fat mechanical with truly unique features Nuphy Halo96 V2: a compact full-size layout with impeccable aesthetics and typing feelSteelSeries Apex 3 TKL: the best membrane keyboard availableKeychron K3: a compact and low profile optical switch keyboardFnatic Streak80 LP: a beautifully-designed low profile TKL keyboardHyte Keeb TKL: a unique design with a great typing feelTrust GXT 867 Acira: a great budget mechanical keyboardLogitech G515 Rapid TKL: a low-profile rapid trigger keyboardDucky One 3: superior key feel, simple yet evocative designTrust Gaming GXT 856 Torac: the best cheap membrane keyboardCherry Xtfry K4v2: great value gaming keyboard with MX2A switchesGamiac TKL90G: a cheap UK mechanical keyboard with good bones
To see this content please enable targeting cookies. 1. SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 / Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
The SteelSeries Apex Pro is our new top pick, thanks to its strong fundamentals, an upgraded typing experience and truly meaningful extras. The first thing you’re likely to notice is the OLED screen in the upper right, which allows you to see your in-game stats, chatters in Discord or the music you’re playing; it also lets you adjust settings using the convenient volume wheel nearby. This feature even makes it into the smaller TKL (tenkeyless) version, though the volume wheel is substantially thinner.