Best Gaming Keyboards for 2024
By Roger on Sep 1st, 2024, 11:54
The best gaming keyboard should have three things – the right feel, features, and value for money. Every keyboard that has made it to our top seven list delivers on all three points.
One common dilemma when buying a gaming keyboard is whether or not to choose a mechanical keyboard. Typically, we’d recommend going for a mechanical keyboard over say a membrane one. But these days it’s common to see gamers using specialized switches like optical, Hall effect, induction, etc. which are mostly favored for their rapid trigger.
Most professional coaches and pros recommend a mechanical keyboard, as 98% of them use one. This makes complete sense because the advantage of using a mechanical keyboard over a regular keyboard is undeniable.
For example, every key on a mechanical plank has a complete switch under it with its own spring, housing, etc. The end result is a precise and crisp typing sensation as compared to a rubber dome keyboard which normally feels mushy, unsatisfying, and imprecise.
After much testing we can say with confidence that a mechanical keyboard gives a more responsive experience with multiple options to fine tune the experience even more. The bottom line is, these keyboards are worth the investment. With proper care, it will last you for years while still giving you a precise typing experience.
Here is an overview of the seven best gaming keyboards for 2024 based on our research and testing.
Claimed as the World’s Fastest Keyboard, the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless is a great choice and one of our all-time favourites. It offers impressive customization options in a compact wireless package.
With OmniPoint 2.0 adjustable hypermagnetic switches, this keyboard offers next-level precision, responsiveness, and customization options. The actuation distance of each key can be fine-tuned from 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm.
This crazy level of customization enables players to optimize their keystrokes for different in-game actions, such as setting lower actuation for movement keys and higher for abilities, to minimize mistakes when hitting the wrong key.
Number of Keys: 62
PCB: Non-Hot-swappable
Form Factor: 60%
RGB: Yes
Switches: OmniPoint 2.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic
Logitech’s G Pro line-up of peripherals has been made with competitive/professional gamers in mind. It’s no wonder their collection is hot and trending with that crowd. Logitech’s G Pro X is a demure, no-frills kind of keyboard but that is just what most pro players would rather have for their gaming.
Its key feature is the hot-swappable PCB, eliminating the need to do any soldering for those who want to swap out the switches. It is made from plastic and is quite sturdy although the Micro USB connection may be a bit of a bummer.
Number of Keys: 87
PCB: Hotswappable
Form Factor: TKL
RGB: Yes
Switches: GX Red Linear, GX Brown Tactile, GX Blue Clicky
SteelSeries was the first keyboard to have featured switches with a customizable actuation point. The keyboard’s OmniPoint switches have a customizable actuation point and you can customize each switch individually.
Most gamers take advantage of this feature by making their movement keys highly sensitive so that they can hit those disorienting strafes while making their ability keys less sensitive to prevent accidental presses.
Number of Keys: 104
PCB: Non-Hotswappable
Form Factor: TKL
RGB: Yes
Switches: Omnipoint
Although a relatively new brand, Wooting made some waves with their first products. The 60 HE builds on that success, presenting itself as one of the most advanced keyboards for gaming in the market.
Its analog switches are fully customizable but thanks to their rapid trigger feature, the keys don’t have to fully get back to their original state after you press them. This means the actuation resets once you release the key. This is such a crucial feature in games that require rhythmic pressing for movement, like counter-strafing, for example.
Number of Keys: 60
PCB: Hotswappable
Form Factor: 60%
RGB: Yes
Switches: Lekker
Although most peripherals today are wireless, there aren’t that many wireless mechanical keyboards. This probably explains why the G915 TKL from Logitech is currently selling like hotcakes.
The Logitech G915 TKL is powered by the brand’s LIGHTSPEED wireless technology, making it lossless and flawless, just like its mouse. It is also rechargeable, so you don’t have to go through the battery hassle.
This keyboard comes with a volume rocker, media button, and dedicated buttons to switch to gaming mode, lighting mode, etc. If you want to go wireless without making any sacrifices, the Logitech G915 TKL is your answer.
Number of Keys: 90
PCB: Non-Hotswappable
Form Factor: TKL
RGB: Yes
Switches: GL Linear, GL Tactile, GL Clicky
The Huntsman V2 TKL from Razer is an ergonomic keyboard for competitive gamers. The PBT keycaps give a premium and pleasant typing experience, while the leatherette wrist rest ensures comfort during long hours of gameplay.
This keyboard has a very low actuation point and is very smooth. It has a polling rate of about 8000Hz, making it one of the best keyboards out there for competitive gaming. Overall, the Huntsman V2 TKL is a combination of performance and luxury.
Number of Keys: 87
PCB: Non-Hotswappable
Form Factor: TKL
RGB: Yes
Switches: Razer Linear Optical
The GMML Pro from Glorious has got to be one of the best customizable gaming keyboards in the market. It has been made specifically with customization in mind.
For starters, the aluminium frame is available in multiple colors and that’s just where the fun begins. Head on to their website for an endless list of options like custom cables, keycap sets, plates for a personalized typing experience, etc.
We also love that the PCB is hot-swappable so that you can change the switches anytime you want.
Number of Keys: 82
PCB: Hotswappable
Form Factor: TKL
RGB: Yes
Switches: None
In the past couple of years, we’ve seen a massive boom in the demand for gaming keyboards, and the options available are endless. We’ve poured in hours and hours of research and testing into these keyboards so you can find the best gaming keyboard in a matter of minutes.
In this list we have presented everything from a budget-friendly plastic board to highly customizable ones that you can tinker with until the cows come home. That said, remember, no product is perfect and more often than not, the differences are not hugely noticeable.
