Mechanical keyboards have been around almost as long as personal computers, and the basic switch technology we’re still using first popped up in the 1980s. But it’s not an exaggeration to say that mechanical boards have never been as popular, or as stunningly variable, as they are right now. If you’re just getting into the craze, you might feel paralyzed by the number of options available.
Allow us to remove some of the questioning and doubt. Below are the best mechanical keyboards we’ve reviewed, in a variety of categories—best overall, on a budget, for gaming, wireless, et cetera. Though they excel in different areas, each mechanical keyboard pick is absolutely the best in its class, and well worth both your attention and your hard-earned dough.
Further reading: See our roundup of the best gaming keyboards for even more options.
Keychron Q Series – Best mechanical keyboard overall
Pros
- Great hardware
- Excellent wireless performance
- Unbeatable value
Cons
- Bluetooth-only wireless
We’ve singled out the Q1 Pro for its wireless prowess, but really, it’s hard to go wrong with any of the Q series. Fantastic build quality, near-endless customization, and a surprisingly fair price (at least compared to keyboards with similar features) make it the brand to beat if you want a high-end mechanical board. Q boards come in a variety of sizes and layouts, from tiny 40% all the way to a massive 108-key layout. And all of them include awesome aluminum frames, RGB lighting, hot-swap switches, internal sound damping, and easy programming with QMK or VIA.
Keydous NJ80-AP – Best typing experience, best wireless
Pros
- Amazing typing experience
- High-quality parts
- Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless
- Long battery life
Cons
- Clunky software
- Plastic case
- A bit heavy
This unassuming little board is packing a shocking amount of high-quality hardware, like exotic BOX switches, PBT keycaps, a brass switch plate, tons of internal foam, and hot-swap switch sockets. It’s easily the best typing experience out of the box of any keyboard on this list, but you can customize it even further if you want, and it also comes with both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz support, which makes this our pick for the best wireless mechanical board. The plastic case and odd non-standard programming software aren’t great, but it’s also significantly cheaper than similarly equipped boards, so the bargain helps even things out.
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