Maxim "Sensei Mori" Tomilov At first glance, a keyboard seems like a simple device, and choosing one might appear to be based solely on its appearance. This approach is valid if it's used only for studying or working. However, for gaming, where speed, accuracy, and response time are crucial, it’s necessary to carefully select peripherals from dozens of models and brands.
In this article, we have selected the best gaming keyboards of 2024 and invite you to familiarize yourself with them.
Lemokey L3
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The keyboard is available in various color options, all united by one undeniable advantage—the sturdy aluminum case. It looks impressive, expensive, reliable, and with a hint of retrofuturism. Additionally, there are extra customizable buttons and a knob located to the left of the other keys.
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The most pleasant feature of the Lemokey L3 is its high configurability. From remapping keys in the software to hot-swapping, allowing you to install virtually any popular switch available on the market. For those who don’t want to spend time fine-tuning settings, you can choose from three types of switches with different characteristics: from soft and light to stiff.
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The keyboard has a TenKeyLess format (no Numpad panel), yet it is slightly larger than similar devices from competitors. And, by the way, significantly more expensive. However, for the high price, the user receives a well-assembled accessory that is excellent for gaming.
Redragon K582 Surara
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The main advantage of this keyboard is its low price. At the same time, it possesses qualities typical of devices in a higher price segment! The budget-friendly aspect is noticeable only in the plastic case, but what’s inside is much more important.
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Another advantage is absolute protection against phantom key presses. In simple terms, you can press all the buttons simultaneously, and the computer will register them. For MMORPG or MOBA games, this is ideal. Additionally, there is the possibility of hot-swapping and three types of switches: from soft to stiff.
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The design is also noteworthy. For some users, it might seem outdated, and the RGB lighting too prominent. Nevertheless, thanks to a confident price-to-quality ratio, the K582 Surara is a worthy alternative to more expensive keyboards.
Corsair K100 RGB
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The K100 is a large, full-sized keyboard with an aesthetically pleasing matte case. In addition to the Numpad panel, it features several additional customizable buttons on the left, which are useful in virtual matches, as well as multimedia control keys. In short, the developers aimed to provide maximum functionality to the user.
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Since the keyboard is mechanical, like other representatives in our top list, the focus is not so much on the number of keys but on what’s beneath them. It houses the OPX Optical switch, which ensures the highest speed and response time. It uses IR emission to detect input, achieving excellent technical specifications.
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The keyboard offers maximum capabilities, including a polling rate of up to 8000 Hz, which an ordinary gamer is unlikely to notice. Moreover, the advanced software that allows you to customize almost everything is considered one of the best on the market. The keyboard is expensive, but it provides impeccable reliability and advanced technologies for the price.
Wooting 60HE
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A compact, lightweight, and minimalist keyboard that houses one of the best technologies on the market. The case is made of durable plastic but does not look cheap or flimsy.
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The device features special switches based on Hall magnetic sensors. This offers a very pleasant opportunity for flexible customization: each key can have a travel distance of up to 4 mm. Presses are smooth, and response time is minimal. Additionally, the device has a unique feature: Rapid Trigger, which allows pressing a key again while it is already pressed, making input even more precise.
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Despite its restrained and modest design, the Wooting 60HE boasts excellent build quality and even more impressive specifications. It is perfectly suited for gaming.
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro
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The design of this keyboard is minimalist and simple, yet even at first glance, the material’s expense is noticeable. The Huntsman V3 Pro is undoubtedly a premium device, possessing not only an appropriate appearance but also excellent specifications.
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First and foremost, it uses analog switches instead of mechanical ones. This means that the force of each keypress is detected and adjustable, providing great customization opportunities. Like the previous device in our top list, the Huntsman also features the Rapid Trigger function.
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The high price of the device might be off-putting, but fortunately, this model comes in a mini version without a Numpad panel, which is less expensive, while maintaining identical specifications. The keyboard is ideal for professional gamers or enthusiasts of session-based shooters.
SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3
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A clean, neat, and restrained design—hallmarks of the Apex Pro. The keyboard looks expensive, and both the case and keys are pleasant to the touch. Visually, it features an OLED display in the upper right part of the device, showing various information: from keypress force to CPU temperature.
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The keyboard uses OmniPoint switches developed by SteelSeries. Their unique feature is that they register the force of each keypress and allow adjustments, providing the user with maximum control. Such switches are quite rare on the market, and the advanced software that allows creating custom presets for each game is even rarer.
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Another standout feature is the "2–1 Action" function, which allows keys to act like triggers on gamepads. This means assigning two actions to a single key, activated by different press intensities. The Apex Pro is an ideal keyboard for gaming, but its flexibility, functionality, and advanced technologies come at a considerable price.
Logitech G Pro X TKL
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Initially aimed at professional gamers and esports athletes, this keyboard lacks unnecessary features: no display or Numpad panel. Only the essentials: a sturdy case, minimal RGB lighting, and slightly inwardly curved keys to ensure maximum user comfort.
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On the other hand, the device only offers three available switches, and hot-swapping is not possible. For professional gamers, this might be a critical factor, but for most users, it’s not as significant since the switches provided by the company offer excellent performance. Additionally, the polling rate and response speed are on par with competitors.
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The G Pro X falls slightly short of the specifications required to be in the top tier of professional devices, but even so, it performs excellently in its role: being fast, responsive, and accurate.
NuPhy Field75 HE
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The next keyboard in our top list immediately stands out among competitors with its appearance—the design was clearly inspired by 1980s tape recorders and retrofuturism aesthetics. Numerous functional buttons, switches, and the predominance of white, gray, and orange colors will especially appeal to fans of that era’s atmosphere.
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Technically, the Field75 is an advanced device equipped with the latest Hall sensors, allowing up to four actions to be assigned to a single key. Assigning all four, of course, is not very convenient, but thanks to this versatility, you can customize many functions to your needs. The best part is that the software allows you to change the sensitivity of any key.
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In terms of response speed and accuracy, the keyboard excels. For some users, the drawback might be that the device is exclusively wired. However, given the reasonable price and excellent technical specifications, this can be accepted.
Asus ROG Azoth
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Asus has long been known to gamers for its professional peripherals, so it’s no surprise that the company’s keyboard is of excellent quality. The case is half metal, half plastic, creating a pleasant sense of weight and device reliability. In the upper right part, there is a programmable OLED display, which has questionable functionality but still looks nice.
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Everything needed in a good keyboard is provided: a multi-layered case with sound insulation, five types of switches ranging from the softest and most sensitive to stiffer ones, hot-swapping capability, and high-speed wireless connectivity. Almost everything about the keyboard is perfect.
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Except for the software. There are legends online about issues with using Armoury Crate, and when purchasing the device, you need to be prepared for potential difficulties with this program. Unfortunately, even great things have their drawbacks.
Keychron K2 HE
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We conclude our top list with a device from a company that once literally revolutionized the mechanical keyboard market. The K2 looks authentic and restrained: a black case with wooden elements on the sides—such an original design is rarely seen. But, as usual, the most important part is inside.
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The device is equipped with the latest Hall sensors, found only in top-tier peripherals. It includes all the features of this mechanism: Rapid Trigger, customizable actuation points, accuracy, speed, and responsiveness. However, in Bluetooth mode, the polling rate drops from 1000 Hz to 90 Hz, which is fair for this type of connection.
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On the other hand, Bluetooth is unlikely to be used since there is high-speed wireless connectivity via an adapter. Additionally, the K2 is only compatible with two-rail magnetic switches, which significantly limits customization. Otherwise, it is an excellent device for session-based shooters and single-player games.
Choosing PC peripherals is a complex process that requires comparing numerous accessories, as the market is growing and evolving. We hope that our article has helped you select the perfect keyboard for gaming.
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