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Skip to main content. Deprecated function : The each function is deprecated. Deprecated function : implode : Passing glue string after array is deprecated. Tenkeyless often abbreviated TKL keyboards lack a number pad but have all of the other keys. The compact category is a catchall for a variety of sizes and layouts. Keyboards like the Vortex Tab 60 and the Obins Anne Pro 2 include only the essential block of letters, numbers, and modifiers and have no function keys, no arrow or navigation keys, and no numpad.
Ergonomic keyboards can come in any of the above sizes but are split down the middle so you can hold your hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders at a more natural angle than you would on traditional flat keyboards.
Ergonomic keyboards are either partially split and fully split. Fully split keyboards are the most flexible and adjustable, so you can angle each half however you prefer. Most of our recommended keyboards have standard layouts , which means none of the keys are unusual sizes or in unusual locations.
This makes buying replacement keycaps easier if the included ones wear out or if you fall down the rabbit hole of custom keycaps.
Some gaming keyboards have nonstandard bottom rows, and many ergonomic keyboards have unique layouts with unusual key sizes and locations. Mechanical keyboards have individual switches beneath each key, which makes this style of keyboard more durable, easier to repair, and more customizable than membrane, scissor, or butterfly keyboards—as well as more comfortable in many cases.
Mechanical switches come in three main varieties: linear, tactile, and clicky. From these three main switch types come many variations, defined by their actuation force how much effort it takes to activate each key and by their actuation point how far down you have to press to activate each key.
Many companies now make mechanical switches, but the most common are Cherry MX switches. Many people like linear switches like Cherry MX Reds for games, because the relatively light actuation force and continuous travel make them easier and theoretically faster to activate, but they can be difficult to type on for the same reasons. How noisy any keyboard is depends on a lot of factors, including not only switch type but also case material and design, keycap shape and material, room acoustics and noise levels, and how heavily you type.
These switches tend to mimic Cherry MX switches in feeling and color-naming scheme, though quality can vary. We recommend Cherry, followed by their equivalents from Gateron or Kailh. Keyboard companies like Logitech, Razer, and HyperX have also begun making their own mechanical switches, either independently or in partnership with companies that clone Cherry switches.
And there are yet other, completely different types of switches, such as Topre, buckling spring, and Alps clones. PCGamer has a fantastic explanation of most of these switches.
To learn which switches you like, we recommend buying a switch tester. That said, some features are more useful than others for certain tasks. That's why many competitive gamers and esports hounds swear by wired only.
That said, many of the big players in gaming keyboards offer a few avowed low-latency wireless designs. But wireless gaming keyboards remain the exception rather than the norm. See our picks for our favorite wireless keyboards. Another area that we consider when evaluating gaming keyboards is the software.
These days, almost every gaming keyboard worthy of being called one is tied to an application that lets you assign functions to shortcut keys, create game-specific profiles, and customize on-keyboard lighting. One of the best-regarded examples of keyboard software, iCUE boasts a simple interface with a vast assortment of options for personalizing your board. You can, for example, record your own custom macros or assign new functions to existing keys.
For Corsair keyboards that support RGB, you can even use the software to stack various effects, with the option to preview combinations before applying them.
G Hub is the newer interface for Logitech gear, and it offers a more digestible interface for setting up game profiles, customizing and synchronizing lighting zones, and assigning a second layer of functions to your keys, activated by pressing an assignable G Shift command.
Meanwhile, all Razer keyboards use an application called Synapse for personalization. Up until G Hub was released, Synapse had one of the cleanest interfaces of all the keyboard utilities we've tested. Easy to learn, Synapse employ menus with options to modify lighting, create profiles, record and assign macro functions, and integrate your Razer hardware with Philips Hue lights for the ultimate coordinated RGB or "Chroma," as Razer calls it experience.
As much as their appearances vary, the purpose and functionality of these programs remain largely the same. Software goes hand-in-hand with gaming keyboards, and one of the key selling points for these peripherals is that you can tweak the way they look and perform to suit your preferred games, genres, and play style.
Competent software helps you make better use of your gear; that's why the best gaming keyboard manufacturers pour so many resources into developing software and drivers that our analysts deem up to snuff. Look to our reviews for deep dives on the software. Gaming on a Mac? You're not alone, and you have more options than you used to. Many mouse and keyboard manufacturers now produce Mac versions of their configuration apps so you can enjoy all the advantages of customizing your inputs.
Our roundups of the best keyboards for Macs and the best gaming mice for Macs will help you find peripherals that help you step up your game. If you're looking to fully deck out a gaming system, you'll also want to check out our top-rated gaming mice , monitors , and gaming headsets. Some of these models can work in sync with the keyboard, in terms of lighting and commands, so it's worth reading reviews of these as well.
Sometimes, the same software can control RGB effects or macros on a keyboard and a mouse from the same manufacturer, keeping you from having to maintain and understand two or more utilities. Check below for the best gaming boards we've tested of late. Most are classic mechanical-switch models, but a few use alternate key types, so check the reviews for the details.
And if you're in the market for a whole new gaming rig, don't miss the best gaming desktops and gaming laptops we've tested. When he isn't staring at a monitor or two and churning out Web hosting, music, utilities, and video game copy, Jeffrey mentors, practices Jeet Kune Do, blogs, podcasts, and speaks at the occasional con. He also collects vinyl and greatly enjoys a craft brew. You can a find Jeffrey online at jeffreylwilson. By Jeffrey L.
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