The Best Mechanical Keyboards for Work and Play

There are few things as polarizing as PC keyboards. There are message boards and subreddits filled to the brim with opinions dissecting every aspect and component, mechanical vs. membrane, different switch mechanisms, and the plastic used in the key caps.

There’s good reason for that. You probably spend a lot of time on your keyboard, along with a (hopefully) comfortable mouse. You might as well make those hours as pleasant as possible, especially now that so many of us are working from home. Whether you own a great laptop or a game-ready desktop PC, we’ve tested dozens of keyboards up and down the price spectrum. These are our top picks for gaming, office work, and everything in between.

Updated November 2023: We added Razor Blackwidow V4, MX Keys S, OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro, DaVinci Resolve Editor Keyboard, the Das Keyboard MacTigr, and Logitech Pop Keys. We also added new tips and suggestions and updated prices throughout.

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