11 best gaming keyboards

The degree of pleasure from the game is largely determined by the used accessories. Responsiveness, speed of reaction and stability of the keyboard will help to act with lightning speed even in the most tense moments - and vice versa, they can spoil the whole gameplay. Therefore, the choice of such an accessory should be approached with all the responsibility.

We have compiled a rating of 11 best models of gaming keyboards that will help in conquering virtual worlds.

How to choose a gaming keyboard - what to look for

The usability of the gaming keyboard is largely determined by the design and functionality of this device.

Membrane or mechanical?

Structural gaming keyboards are divided into two types - membrane and mechanical. Devices of the first type are most widely distributed due to their low price. In them, button controllers are placed on a special matrix with a flexible base. Membrane gaming keyboards are distinguished by a “rubber” keystroke and a relatively short response time due to construction features.

1. Mechanical gaming keyboards are much more expensive membrane. But they are safer, the key travel is nicer and the response is faster. Under each button in such keyboards there is a separate, individual mechanical switch with a resource of 50 million clicks. Its design includes a spring-chipper, which almost instantly returns the key to its place.

2. For "professional gamers," mechanical keyboards are recommended. For just "fans to play" fit and membrane.

Full or shortened?

Depending on the physical size and the number of blocks, gaming keyboards are divided into full-size and short. The first are equipped with 104 buttons (physical and virtual), including the NumPad - a separate block with numbers on the right side of the layout. The shortened blocks are deprived.

Many games, including multiplayer, support control from a digital unit. But to choose a full-sized or short keyboard should be based on their preferences.

Do I need additional buttons?

Many manufacturers of gaming keyboards equip their devices with additional "multimedia" and function buttons. Practical benefits from them are not very much. The fact is that these buttons need to be configured separately for each game. For a gamer who often changes projects, this is inconvenient.

But if a gamer constantly plays the same project, then the function buttons with the correct setting will become more convenient. Especially when it comes to MMORPG.

Features of mechanical keyboards

Mechanical gaming keyboards have their own number of features that should be considered when choosing. This is the type of housing and the type of switches.

1. Gaming keyboards can be performed in a classic and gaming case, as well as in skeleton-type cases. The first type is the most traditional - with an external frame and a wrist rest."Skeleton" is deprived of the frame, so that the keyboard becomes smaller, takes up less space, and even easier to clean. Gaming cases are a kind of classic, except that they differ in unusual or aggressive design.

2. Switches by type are divided into linear, tactile and tactile with a click. The first provide uniform pressing. Tactile different more tangible course. A tactile click, as the name implies, click when pressed.

3. To choose the type of case and switches, similarly to the previous parameters, it is worth proceeding from their needs.

Manufacturers

The durability and usability of the gaming keyboard depends on the manufacturer. We added devices from the most trustworthy, well-known and reliable companies - A4Tech, Oklick, Logitech, Corsair, Razer, Tesoro, Mad Catz and SteelSeries to the rating.

Top gaming keyboards

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best cheap gaming keyboards: budget up to 3000 rubles	1	A4Tech Bloody B530 Black USB	3 107 ₽
	2	Oklick 930G V2 Iron Black USB	2 990 ₽
	3	4Tech X7-G800 Black-Silver PS / 2	1 540 ₽
Top mechanical gaming keyboards	1	Logitech G910 Orion Spark Black USB	12 900 ₽
	2	Corsair Strafe RGB Cherry MX Silent Black USB	12 490 ₽
	3	Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2014 Black USB	-
	4	Tesoro Colada Evil (Cherry MX Blue) Black USB	-
Best gaming membrane keyboards	1	A4Tech Bloody B318 Black USB	2 150 ₽
	2	Mad Catz Cyborg V.7 Keyboard Black-Gray USB	4 690 ₽
	3	Logitech G213 Prodigy RGB Gaming Keyboard Black USB	3 910 ₽
	4	SteelSeries Apex [RAW] Gaming Keyboard Black USB	-

Best cheap gaming keyboards: budget up to 3000 rubles

A4Tech Bloody B530 Black USB

Rating: 4.8

Why the first place: Membrane Keyboard, which feels like a mechanical one.

Description: The first versions of the A4Tech Bloody B530 gaming keyboard were mechanical, but in 2017 the company changed the manufacturing process - now it is a membrane device. Due to this, the price has decreased by half. Nevertheless, the company tried to preserve the convenience and practicality of the mechanical design in the membrane configuration - the buttons are deprived of a tangible “rubber” stroke and are pressed with little effort, and instantly return to their original position.

In addition, the proprietary for the Bloody line of bright red lights. The keyboard case is compact and is complemented by a removable stand for brushes, covered with a soft-touch soft-touch material.

The keyboard is compact, shortened. She is deprived of additional buttons and digital block, but all the necessary keys are present. WASD are separately isolated and coated with silicone. A nice feature of the gaming keyboard is a braided USB cable that does not grind.

Oklick 930G V2 Iron Black USB

Rating: 4.7

Why second place: The cheapest mechanical keyboard in the ranking, but the design leaves much to be desired.

Description: Oklick 930G V2 Iron is a mechanical keyboard for undemanding to the appearance of the device users. The device seems to be more office than gaming - even despite the customizable backlight, which can be bright red or white. The switches used are not the famous Cherry MX, but devices from an unknown manufacturer. The key travel is pleasant, but the clicks are loud - the keyboard is completely inappropriate for those who like to type texts late at night when everyone is sleeping.

But with the "responsibilities" of the game she copes perfectly. The keys react almost at the beginning of the turn and instantly return to the place. At the same time clamping several buttons, it responds. The backlight is not only customizable, but can also be customized - for example, it can be turned on only on certain keys. In addition, the keyboard is heavy - which is rather a plus, because during intense battles it does not budge.

4Tech X7-G800 Black-Silver PS / 2

Rating: 4.6

Why third place: Full-size keyboard with extra keys, but only in the rating with PS / 2 interface.

Description: The ultra-budget A4Tech X7-G800 gaming keyboard in the MU version is rather not gaming, but multimedia or universal. And several factors are talking about this at once. First, it is full-sized, i.e. digital block is available. Secondly, a USB connector and a 3.5 mm jack for the headset are built into the keyboard case. And finally, the keyboard has too many wires - three. PS / 2 for connecting to a computer, a USB extension cable for operating the connector on the case and a 3.5 mm extension cable for the same purpose.

A large number of additional buttons - both a plus and a minus. They are located poorly - on three sides of the main unit. Therefore, not all will be involved in dynamic games.

Also, the keyboard imitates mechanical in every way, being a membrane. This is manifested in the course of the buttons, and in the characteristic clicks. But the membrane itself is made in a water-protected configuration.

Top mechanical gaming keyboards

Logitech G910 Orion Spark Black USB

Rating: 4.9

Why first place: The best combination of price and quality, technology Logitech Arx and excellent RGB-backlight.

Description: The Logitech G910 Orion Spark mechanical keyboard is designed for enthusiastic gamers rather than professional “virtual space explorers”. But it has an attractive design, excellent RGB-backlit with the ability to customize and the presence of programmable function buttons.

The gaming keyboard is equipped with Romer-G switches with a soft stroke, low noise and a resource of 70 million keystrokes. The surface of the buttons is textured. Gaming WASD keys are equipped with a different light from the rest.

The keyboard is full-sized with a digital block. Additional buttons are customizable.

In addition, the model supports Logitech Arx technology. After installing a special application on a PC and smartphone, as well as installing the latter in the appropriate holder, the mobile device begins to play the role of a remote display that displays important information.

Corsair Strafe RGB Cherry MX Silent Black USB

Rating: 4.8

Why second place: Cherry MX Silent switches, beautiful and zone lighting, but expensive.

Description: The mechanical keyboard Corsair Strafe RGB could lead the rating, but it costs too much. The fact is that this is a gaming device, as it should be. The layout is concise, with no additional function keys. The configuration is traditional, without unnecessary inserts. The location of the buttons - slightly inclined for convenience. The backlight is RGB and fully customizable: it can even be zoned if necessary.

But the main advantage of the gaming keyboard is, of course, the Cherry MX Silent switches, designed for 50 million keystrokes (but, as experience of gamers shows, they significantly “survive” this number). They are noiseless, but with a tangible tactile move. Therefore, the keyboard is suitable not only for games, but also for work.

Another nice feature of the keyboard - replaceable buttons included. The keys of the “gaming unit” (WASD and QERF) can be replaced with those made with a soft silicone coating.

Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2014 Black USB

Rating: 4.7

Why third place: A reliable and convenient keyboard, but you have to overpay for the brand.

Description: It is impossible to make a rating of gaming accessories without a device from Razer - the most famous manufacturer of such equipment. Nevertheless, the mechanical keyboard of the BlackWidow Ultimate 2014 sample is definitely worthy of being included in the top. The device is equipped with branded "click" switches Razer Green with a pleasant course and a long service life, and also has at least the same branded toxic green lighting that looks impressive and does not bother your eyes.

The gaming keyboard is highly ergonomic - even with a long game or typing a long text, the hands do not get tired. The backlight is bright and neat; in the Razer Synapse application, you can adjust its intensity or active zones. In addition, there you can also write macros on additional buttons, of which the keyboard has five.

The device is also equipped with a USB hub and headset jacks (3.5 mm input and output).

Tesoro Colada Evil (Cherry MX Blue) Black USB

Rating: 4.7

Why fourth place: Cherry MX Blue Switches, nice backlighting, but completely useless function buttons.

Description: Tesoro Colada Evil on Cherry MX Blue switches is one of the most reliable gaming keyboards in the rating. Switches provide fail-safe operation even after 50 million clicks, and the device case is made of aluminum. All this is complemented by a full-size layout with a digital block and a beautiful backlight with customizable modes and brightness level.

However, no wonder she closes the top. The keyboard is equipped with additional buttons that are completely useless - “forget” the settings, be it a shortcut, an application launch, or a macro. Yes, and the backlight setting is rather limited - you can only choose the brightness thereof, as well as zoning. Independently set the shade or active keys will not work.

The switches used are tactile with a loud click and tangible feedback. It is worth considering when choosing. The keyboard is equipped with a USB port and headphone jacks.

Best gaming membrane keyboards

A4Tech Bloody B318 Black USB

Rating: 4.9

Why the first place: The best in the rating is a combination of price and quality, a pleasant move and response of buttons, a separate block of gaming keys with different tactile properties.

Description: A4Tech Bloody B318 is a good version of a gaming keyboard with a limited budget. The device is distinguished not only by its low price, but also by the proprietary mechanism for the return of buttons, thanks to which they are felt and "behave" as mechanical. In addition, the keyboard is characterized by high reliability, the presence of illumination and attractive design.

The keyboard is full-sized, with a digital block and additional buttons. Their functionality can be configured through a companion application, and macros are also supported. The gaming keys QWER and ASDF are made with a special silicone coating that makes pressing more pleasant, and have a mechanical (rather than membrane) configuration.

Function keys and additional keys are pressed differently - for the latter, it will take a little more effort.The backlight is customizable, but only the color.

Mad Catz Cyborg V.7 Keyboard Black-Gray USB

Rating: 4.8

Why second place: A bunch of extra keys, touch pad, screen and other “bells and whistles” that not all gamers will like.

Description: The Mad Catz Cyborg V.7 multipurpose gaming keyboard is suitable for amateur gamers who just want to improve the gameplay. For 12 additional function buttons, you can “hang” the shortcuts for quick actions, and the multimedia keys are made in a separate sensor unit. In addition, the device is equipped with a special display, which displays a variety of information - and to customize its display using special software.

The keyboard is full-size, digital block is available. The function keys are separated from the main ones. The “gaming” WASD buttons are additionally coated with abrasion resistant material.

The model is equipped with RGB-backlit with the ability to customize through special software. Headphone and microphone connectors are available, the USB hub is also (actually, like the other models in the rating). The function keys can “hang” and macros.

Logitech G213 Prodigy RGB Gaming Keyboard Black USB

Rating: 4.7

Why third place: Comfortable, beautiful keyboard, but loud enough and with uneven illumination.

Description: Logitech G213 Prodigy - one of the most beautiful membrane keyboards in the ranking. Even as a game, it is performed in an elegant, simple and concise design. At the same time, the backlight of the keys contrastingly highlights them against the black background of the rest of the case. The device is really beautiful, although with the functionality it has small problems with the rest of their top models.

In particular, the keyboard does not have any additional custom keys - only a few multimedia ones with hard-coded functions. The device itself is full-sized, digital block is available. The keys have a characteristic rather for a mechanical move and are distinguished by a rather loud click when pressed.

The model is equipped with RGB-backlit with the ability to customize colors and zoning. Customization is done through the corporate application. Without additional software, the keyboard simply glows with different colors like the Razer Chroma.

SteelSeries Apex [RAW] Gaming Keyboard Black USB

Rating: 4.7

Why fourth place: A comfortable keyboard with beautiful backlighting - but expensive.

Description: SteelSeries Apex [RAW] - one of the best membrane keyboards in the rating. But at the very end, due to the very high price, it is more expensive than other models. However, the keyboard differs with a sophisticated elegant backlight - functional rather than decorative; well-developed geometry with inclined rows of keys; and high convenience - both during the game, and when typing long texts.

The keyboard is full-sized, with a digital block and 17 additional buttons, the functionality of which is configured in a special application. The backlight is not RGB, milky white, but the LEDs are built directly into the keys - therefore bright and beautiful.

The gaming keyboard is quite wide, as are the keys on it. The Spacebar button has been further increased. However, it is convenient - although the device takes up a lot of space on the table.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.