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Best mechanical keyboard 2025: 15 picks for gaming, typing and coding

Our expert recommendations for quiet, compact and full-fat gaming keyboards.

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Mechanical keyboards are now a mainstay of the gaming and programming communities, offering more customisability, better performance, improved longevity and just a better typing experience than your standard rubber dome keyboard. We've come a long way since these keyboards first hit the mainstream in 2010 some fifteen years ago now, and now there are thousands of different models available from brands big and small. But which is the best option for you?

To answer this question, we've tested more than 150 keyboards since 2018, from the cheapest entry-level options to some of most fully-featured flagship models specialised for gaming, coding and more. Let's take a look at the 15 best mechanical keyboards on the market, all tried and tested by Eurogamer.

Best mechanical keyboard 2025


Best full-size mechanical keyboard: Corsair K70 Max

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When it comes to gaming-focused mechanical keyboards, few can match Corsair's high-end models for pure depth of features. The Corsair K70 Max is the company's best flagship-grade option, with Hall Effect switches, an 8000Hz polling rate and added layers of sound-dampening foam. This, combined with the high-quality PBT keycaps, produces a very comfortable typing experience that's a noticeable step up from earlier (and admittedly much cheaper) Corsair K70 models.

*Hall effect switches essentially use a magnet to detect precisely how far down a key has been pressed, allowing you to do things like have a rapid trigger for faster inputs, have a half-press and a full-press trigger different actions, or set up the keyboard to respond right at the very top of a key press for fast-paced games or right at the very bottom to avoid typos. These type of switches were brought to gaming keyboards initially by Wooting and have since adopted by Razer and SteelSeries, amongst others.

The K70 may not be the best choice for FPS gaming, as its full-size layout (complete with volume roller, media keys and tournament mode toggle) doesn't leave much space alongside for low-DPI mice to be flicked around. I dig the low profile metal chassis though, which is newly inscribed with a hexagonal motif seen on other recent Corsair releases - though boutique keyboard makers offer more visually interesting designs, it has to be said.

Overall, the K70 Max is a reliable choice that ticks all the boxes in terms of gaming features while improving the typing experience over its predecessors. This is a strong option in the here-and-now, and will become even better value when Corsair's typically aggressive pricing strategy brings it to a ~£150 price point.

We have more full-size options in our dedicated best full-size mechanical keyboards article too!

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Best TKL mechanical keyboard: Nuphy Gem80

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The best TKL (tenkeyless, no numpad) keyboard we've tested in 14 years is a phenomenal custom keyboard you build yourself, the Nuphy Gem80. This board is built from a thick slab of polished aluminium (in black, mocha, blue, pink or purple) and costs a fair bit as a result: £124/$165 shipped (with code DF10), plus $15 extra each for switches and keycaps if you're not providing your own. In exchange though, you get an all-star performer that feels incredible for typing, coding and gaming.

Beneath the gleaming aluminium chassis, there are plenty of clever design choices: six kinds of sound dampening to produce a beautifully deep report with every keypress, hot-swappable sockets that support three mounting styles (top, bottom, gasket), a polycarbonate bottom for the wireless model's 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, dedicated Mac/Windows and wireless/wired switches, QMK/VIA programmable firmware, RGB backlighting, and upgraded circuitry for lower latency wired and wireless connections. It's a technical tour-de-force, and the only you're really lacking here is gaming-focused rapid trigger technology from Hall Effect switches or 2000Hz+ polling rates - neither of which is necessary outside of a competitive context.

My blue-coloured ('mystic indigo') review unit came with a silver/green detachable USB-C cable and 37g 'Mint' linear switches produced by Gateron, which provided a smooth and rapid keypress with a nice sound profile ('Raspberry' 46g linear and 'Lemon' 55g tactile options plus Cherry-made 'Silent Red Clear-Top' 45g linear switches are also available). Of course, you're also free to drop in your own 3-pin or 5-pin MX-style switches. One thing you can't pick up is an ISO (EU/UK) layout - this board is ANSI (US) only, complete with a short enter key and long left shift. That's annoying for folks only used to European layouts, but does at least widen your custom keycap options considerably.

nuphy gem80 colours (black, blue, mocha, pink, purple)
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The mSA profile double-shot PBT keycaps provided with my unit are also exceptional, with a more rounded shape than most other styles on the market and interesting backlit homing bars, which provide both visual and tactile markers for where your fingers should rest for home row typing. These feel great to use, with just enough texture for typing and gaming, while also looking exceptional - it's clear that Nuphy takes its aesthetics very seriously, with nicely chosen iconography and clean, centred and all-caps legends. Installing the switches and keycaps is the work of a half-hour or less and can be accomplished by a complete novice, so don't be put off by the self-asasembly!

Typing or gaming on the Gem80 just makes me happy, and that's why it is ranked so highly amongst our recommendations. I think Nuphy have cracked the perfect mixture between the accessibility of a mass-market design and the genuine quality of a custom board, for a result that is incredibly easy to recommend.

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Best 65 percent mechanical keyboard: Cherry Xtrfy K5V2

Our current favourite 65 percent keyboard is the Cherry Xtrfy K5V2. Perhaps a bit more of a left-field choice, it comes backed with the reputation of both Cherry, known for their MX switches, and Xtrfy, the Swedish brand formed out of the legendary Ninjas in Pyjamas esports organisation, as well as being genuinely one of the loveliest small form factor keyboards we've tested.

A lot of that loveliness, most notably its fantastic key feel, is down to the use of the brand's MX2A switches. These build on the venerable MX switch designs by bringing them more up to date with a much smoother, quieter and more uniform key press that fits well in this gaming-focused board. With soft-touch ABS keycaps, pre-lubed stabilisers, and more durable case with layers of sound-dampening foam, they feel even better: smooth, quiet and yet still with that precise mechanical feel. The fact there's such strong RGB isn't a bad thing, either.

You do miss out on the zany higher polling rates that some competitive-focused options have, but instead, the K5V2 boasts a 2000Hz key scanning rate. It's an interesting feature against the more common higher polling rate and rapid trigger tech we've seen from other brands with Hall Effect switches.

The K5V2 also boasts a lot in the way of physical customisation, with keycaps and switches being swappable, and even down to the little magnetic badge on the right hand side. It does eschew any form of software in the name of complying with tournament-legal adjustments on the device itself. It means almost every key comes with a secondary function. You can record and replay macros, control the mouse, alter the backlighting, adjust the volume and skip songs, access keys not physically present on the compact layout and much more besides. This is an awesome approach and I love that it's a viable option versus the Razer/Corsair software-first paradigm - which has its benefits but also loads up your PC with software that needs updating, takes up resources and occasionally misbehaves. With the K5V2, you get none of those downsides, which certainly appeals to me.

Altogether, this tiny K5V2 is every bit as easy to love as its bigger brothers and certainly among the best gaming keyboards on the market.

See our best 65 percent keyboard picks for more recommendations in this form factor.

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Best 60 percent mechanical keyboard: SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini

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The 60 percent size is a favourite of mechanical keyboard enthusiasts, but one that saw remarkably little attention from major gaming brands before 2020. Our current favourite all-rounder is the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini.

Like other 60 percent boards, there's no f-key row, no num-pad, no nav cluster and no arrow keys. That results in a beautifully clean keyboard that takes up minimal desk space, while still allowing access to the excised functions via a Function layer. The Apex Pro Mini is suitably excellent in fit and finish, with a solid plastic chassis, complete with aluminium top plate. In addition, it also has the benefit of durable doubleshot PBT keycaps that won't succumb to the shiny patches that can afflict lower-quality ABS keycaps.

The arguable star of the show though are the brand's OmniPoint 2.0 switches, which are hall-effect, and utilise sensors to detect not only that a key has been pressed but how far down it is. This provides the benefit of adjustable actuation points (on a range of 0.2mm-3.8m) that can allow for especiall brisk inputs, as well as being able to have keys that perform two different actions depending on how far you push down. It makes the Apex Pro Mini quite the potent gaming keyboard.

In addition, the Apex Pro Mini is available either in a base wired config or wireless choice that adds in both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connectivity for extra flexibility. With this in mind, a wireless battery life of 30 hours is decent enough too, ensuring you'll only need to charge your keyboard once or twice a week with frequent use.

It is a bit more of an expensive choice, but for a lot of power, it's one of our favourite 60 percent 'boards.

See our best 60 percent keyboard picks for more compact keyboard ideas.

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Best mechanical keyboard for laptops: Nuphy Air75 V2

nuphy air75 v2 shown perfectly fitting on a MacBook keyboard
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The best mechanical keyboard for laptops we've tested is the Nuphy Air75 V2 which costs £101/$123 shipped (with code DF10). This is a gorgeous keyboard with a ton of clever design innovations, from slim and spherical PBT keycaps in a pleasant colour scheme, 'AirFeet' that allow the keyboard to be placed directly on top of MacBooks and many Windows laptops, and even RGB light bars on either side that indicate the current mode and battery life.

The Air75 V2 provides a welcome upgrade when it comes to the typing experience too, providing bags more tactile feedback, key travel and comfort. You can even pick up a beautiful $19 folio case which folds around the 16mm keyboard to protect it during travel and props up smartphones and tablets.

You have the option of USB-C, 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, while both Mac and Windows systems are supported with keycaps for both in the box. The low profile switches are hot-swappable too, so you can use a wide range of replacements with different characteristics. I tested a model with low profile Gateron Brown 2.0 switches, and found they offered a good blend of tactility and smooth, silent operation. Given its flexibility, typing experience, build quality and aesthetics, the Air75 V2 is a superlative option for its price.


Best wireless keyboard: Razer BlackWidow V4 Tenkeyless HyperSpeed

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The Razer BlackWidow V4 Tenkeyless HyperSpeed is a great all-rounder, with the best typing experience Razer has to offer, the freedom of 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth, and nearly 1000 hours of battery life - via Bluetooth and with RGB disabled.

Most interesting to me is that the keyboard is based around traditional mechanical switches, rather than newer optical or magnetic alternatives, but it still manages to include the SOCD or "snap tap" feature pioneered by the Wooting 60HE. When activated - either in the Synapse software or through the Fn + Left Shift shortcut - you can control strafing in FPS titles like Valorant more easily, quickly stopping on a dime to regain weapon accuracy, firing and then moving again. This is such an impactful feature that Counter-Strike's developers banned it soon after it debuted, as it trivialises movement skills that normally have to be learned over years of practice, but it's still useful in other FPS games with similar mechanics. The keyboard is limited to 1000Hz, which isn't a concern for 99.9 percent of players.

The other interesting thing about the BV4TKLHS is that the typing experience is genuinely improved versus past BlackWidow generations, thanks to sound-dampening foam, tape mods and pre-lubricated stablisers, making for a pleasantly clunky typing sound - despite a slightly rattly spacebar. The tactile switches in our review unit provide plenty of added feedback for typing, though the higher actuation force perhaps isn't ideal for fast-paced gaming. Linear and clicky switches are also available, and you can swap in your own three- or five-pin switches if you like. The ABS keycaps are the only weaker part of the puzzle, as PBT alternatives should wear better, but these are easy to swap down the line if you'd like. As a typing-focused board, this doesn't beat the boutique options from Nuphy, Keychron or Gamakay listed elsewhere on this page, but Razer is far closer than it was before.

Elsewhere, this latest BlackWidow performs excellently. The aluminium top case and ABS lower case combine to make a strong, rigid keyboard that's not so heavy that you couldn't throw it in a bag, the RGB is bright and easy to configure, the volume roller works well and the extra non-mechanical keys below the volume wheel are useful extras. The V4 Tenkeyless HyperSpeed doesn't come particularly cheap, but in terms of build quality, typing feel and features, you can see where the money is going.

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Best quiet mechanical keyboard: Gamakay TK75HE V2

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The Gamakay TK75HE V2 is Gamakay's TK75 keyboard is one of my all-time faves, a 75 percent keyboard with a plastic chassis but increasingly well-built internals for surprisingly little money. The original TK75 was a solid 75 percent size keyboard with a volume wheel, the TK75 HE added Hall Effect magnetic switches and now the TK75 HE V2 adds a small screen for status indicators and the time/date or your choice of (animated) images and up to 8K polling.

The V2 model with Phoenix Silent switches is also the quietest mechanical keyboard I've ever heard, with essentially none of the clatter that normally accompanies fast typing on a mechanical - just extremely deep tones that produce a luxurious report. It's actually a little spooky how little sound this keyboard makes, and it's pretty much the only mechanical I'd actually recommend for a crowded yet quiet space like a library or office.

The rest of the formula here is as it was: a convenient volume wheel in the upper right, backlit ABS keycaps that show the (optional) RGB lighting, a simple plastic chassis and slightly rubbish Windows-only software. Given the price, the plastic case and old-school software feel like reasonable places to cut costs, and I still highly recommend this model overall.

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Best premium mechanical keyboard: Epomaker Magcore 87

The Epomaker Magcore 87 is one of the best-built and most cleanly designed mechanical keyboard that we've tested. Available in a compact TKL (tenkeyless, aka 'no numpad') layout in ANSI/US only, the CTRL has a minimal footprint without removing any essential keys (sorry, num pad fans). Its soft (35g) linear gasket-mounted Hall Effect switches and multiple layers of sound dampening produce a pleasant typing experience, with sufficient tactile feedback despite the lack of a tactile bump or audible click. Gaming performance is also excellent, with NKRO (n-key rollover; the amount of keys that can be registered simultaneously is unlimited) and up to an 8KHz polling rate.

The aluminium used on the top and bottom makes the keyboard extremely resistant to deck flex; it feels as well-built as an old IBM Model M, but in a much more compact form factor - that remarkably still weighs two kilograms. The black double-shot PBT keycaps provided with the board look great, with the Escape, Backspace, Enter and Space Bar keys coming in a transparent purple colour by default - but standard black alternatives are included in the box and take only a minute to swap out for a more mature look. Again, RGB lighting is included, but can be swapped to a single colour or disabled if preferred. The standardised layout (apart from an unusual mute key between F12 and Print Screen) means that finding compatible third-party keycap sets is easy. Connectivity is via USB-C, albeit with a slightly recessed port that hampers compatibility with thicker third-party cables.

All things considered, the Magcore 87 is a fantastic keyboard for gaming or programming with a nice clean aesthetic and unimpeachable durability.

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Best cheap mechanical keyboard: Redragon K673 Pro

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The Redragon K673 Pro, is the cheapest keyboard I've seen that still includes basically all of the 2025 trends*: gasket-mounted hot-swappable mechanical switches, noise-dampening foam, a volume knob, tri-mode connectivity, RGB lighting and an interesting colour scheme.

The linear red switches here perhaps lack a bit of the character of more interesting tactile or clicky models, but this is still a proper modern mechanical keyboard with all of the key feel, customisation and durability advantages that provides. The 81-key layout is well arranged and ensures you still have accessed to the arrow and most navigation keys, often used for text editing, while taking up less space than larger TKL or full-size layouts. The volume wheel in the upper right is nicely tactile for easy one-handed use, and a Function layer allows access to media, lighting and other extra controls.

For the money, this is an exceptional value mechanical keyboard that only pales against significantly more expensive opposition - in its price class, I'd challenge you to find anything better.

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*The only thing you're really missing here is an 8000Hz polling rate and rapid trigger support - but don't worry, Redragon have a K617 Fizz for that too, though it lacks some features of the K673 Pro. You can use code DIGITALFOUNDRY to save a bit on that model if you wish.


Best ergonomic mechanical keyboard: Keychron Q10 Max

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The Keychron Q10 Max doesn't come cheap, but it does sport an ergonomic Alice layout - where the keys are largely ortholinear, but staggered inwards for a more comfortable typing position. The advantage here is that Alice is a bit easier to adapt to than most other ergonomic alternatives, while still providing an obvious advantage in terms of comfort versus standard ANSI and ISO layouts.

Of course, there are plenty of Alice layout keyboards out there that come cheaper - including the Keychron V8 for cheaper - so you have to really want the extra advantages of the Q10 Max, including a full metal chassis, high-grade PBT keycaps, multiple layers of sound-dampening foam, and gasket mounted switches. Features are also a strong point, with 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth and wired USB-C connectivity, a volume wheel in the upper left corner and five extra macro keys on the left side.

I found each of these features pretty handy, and I appreciated the web-based software too - it's always nice not having to install another piece of software just to set up your macro keys and whatnot. Like other Keychron keyboards, multiple layouts and switch types are available too.

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Best compact keyboard: Keychron K2 HE

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The best compact keyboard I've tested is the Keychron K2 HE, a fancy magnetic switch and wooden case upgrade to the simpler Keychron K2 that we've been recommending here for years.

Both models of the keyboard are 84-key options with Mac and Windows keys in the box and a compact 75-percent style layout that includes all of the essentials in a more tightly packed arrangement. As you'd hope for such a portable keyboard, the K2 and K2 HE support 2.4GHz wireless (via a USB dongle), Bluetooth and a wired USB-C connection, so the keyboard can be used with a wide range of devices.

The Keychron K2 HE performed excellently in my gaming and typing testing, with a satisfying feel and quick response times thanks to its pre-lubed Gateron double-rail linear magnetic switches, upgraded stabilisers and multiple layers of sound dampening foam placed inside.

The upgraded chassis on the Special Edition HE model includes PBT keycaps and a metal body sandwiched by rosewood panels on the left and right, giving the keyboard a more mature look. A standard black metal case with black shine-through keycaps is also available for $10 less if you prefer. All models come with RGB backlighting, with a dedicated key in the upper right to turn it on and change from a single static colour to more advanced patterns and reactive modes.

Keychron isn't known for its gaming features, but the magnetic switches here are fully utilised. There's an implementation of basically every feature that you'd find on a recent Wooting or SteelSeries board, including "LKP" - their take on SOCD or "snap tap" technologies to more quickly strafe in games like Valorant and Overwatch - and more standard stuff like rapid trigger, analogue inputs, adjustable actuation points, multiple binds on a single key and so on. (For more on this sort of tech, see our article on the best rapid trigger keyboards.) All of this can be adjusted using a web app, and the boards run QMK firmware which can be programmed yourself if you like.

The Keychron K2 remains a great option for the money, but the K2 HE innovates in terms of build quality, gaming features and typing feel, making it worth considering at its higher price point.

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Best mechanical keyboard for Mac: Das Keyboard MacTigr

a das keyboard mactigr mechanical keyboard, with a full-size layout, volume wheel and mac keys throughout

The Das Keyboard MacTigr is an excellent choice for Macs, with a brilliant typing experience, plenty of nice touches and tank-like build quality at an ultra-premium price tag. Das has put every effort in to make the MacTigr both functional and lovely to use, with a twiddly volume wheel with tactile-feeling multimedia playback buttons, a full Mac function row and a pair of USB-C passthrough ports on the back of the board.

Keeping in with that pleasant user experience theme, it's also a keyboard that offers a smooth and light keypress with Cherry MX Low Profile Red switches. The MacTigr also comes with full n-key rollover so you can push down as many keys as you want, which is critical for some game genres and otherwise ensures no key presses go unregistered. The keyboard is also supremely built and should last for decades, which is nice.

As for bugbears, the lack of any form of key illumination, RGB or not, is a bit of a pain, as is the lack of any software-based configuration to unlock the MacTigr's true potential. And of course, there's the premium asking price, which is substantial. Therefore, for more Mac-friendly mechanical keyboards, check out our full best keyboards for Mac article.

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Best retro mechanical keyboard: 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard

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The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a beautifully crafted modern keyboard in the retro style, offering a sensible TKL (no numpad) layout, high-quality PBT keycaps, convenient dials for volume and connectivity, and some fantastically clicky Kailh Box White V2 switches. As well as the NES-style colourway shown above, you can also pick up the keyboard in Famiconm, C64, or IBM Model M inspired liveries.

8BitDo has made something quite special here, as not only do you get wired, Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless (the latter via an on-theme dongle tucked into the back of the keyboard), but you also get four connection points for 'super programmable buttons', which are (super-sized) dead ringers for the Nintendo Entertainment System's A and B buttons. One clicky two-button set is included in the box, and I found it quite useful for triggering macros or skipping tracks via the "8BitDo Ultimate Software V2" app. (Additional buttons, a joystick and a four-button macro pad in a d-pad arrangement are sold separately.) It's worth noting that there's no backlighting here, but otherwise you get the mechanical nice-to-haves - a hot-swap PCB, n-key rollover and nicely designed status LEDs.

What else is there to say? This is a simply lovely retro mechanical keyboard that I wholeheartedly recommend.

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Best rapid trigger keyboard: Wooting 60HE

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The Wooting 60HE is something special: a Hall Effect analogue keyboard with rapid trigger support. Rapid trigger is a must-have for competitive FPS in 2024, as it recognises when a key has stopped moving up or down and instantly sends a corresponding key press or release signal, rather than waiting for the switch to travel through a set activation or deactivation point. This makes for extremely precise and rapid inputs, perfect for peeking and stopping on a dime to shoot in Counter-Strike or Valorant.

The analogue capabilities are also an interesting prospect for gaming, as the pressure-sensitive keys here allow you to steer into corners or creep around a level with the same fine-grained control you only normally only get with a wheel or controller. You can adjust the actuation point of the keyboard in software too, anywhere from 0.1 to 4.0mm, making a trade-off between speed and control that normally demands switching to an entirely different keyboard with different mechanical switches inside. You can also trigger up to four different effects as a single key is pressed and released - eg selecting a grenade with a light touch, throwing it when you bottom out the key and swapping back to your weapon as the key is released. All of this requires some setup and tweaking, but the result is something special.

The 60HE is a solid keyboard even if you use it entirely digitally too, with a clean 'floating keys' design, programmable RGB backlighting and a comfortable full-size layout with four extra keys. The use of an advanced Hall Effect sensor also means that key presses should be registered faster than traditional switches, especially when combined with the keyboard's 'tachyon mode' that strips out nonessentials like RGB effects for a lightning-fast response.

For alternative picks with different features, typical styles and form factors - and more on the Wooting 60HE and how rapid trigger works - check out our full best rapid trigger keyboards roundup.

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Best licensed keyboard: Keychron Black Myth Wukong

We've seen some great licensed keyboards over the years, from the Xbox stylings of the 8BitDo Retro 87 and the anime-inspired Asus Gundam peripherals, but the best example we've tested is the Keychron Black Myth Wukong keyboard. As you might expect, this deluxe edition keyboard is adorned with plenty of nods to the game, with a golden-coloured metal keycap that recreates the monkey's spaulder shoulder armor, a volume knob in the shape of the gourd that restores your health and a selection of golden keys that spell out "Black Myth Wukong" and "20/8", the date the game was released. There are also more standard keycaps too, so you can just install what you like. There's even an illustrated metal band on the rear of the keyboard which looks phenomenal.

The strength of the Keychron board versus its licensed competition is that it's made by Keychron, who, as well as making some of the best budget mechanicals, have a lot of range and can also produce really slick high-end boards. This one is as good as any I've ever tested from the firm, with pleasantly chunky key presses, gasket-mounted switches, multiple layers of sound dampening, a comfortable 75 percent size layout, wireless connectivity, that convenient volume knob and an absolutely tank-like build quality thanks to the metal chassis. It absolutely justifies the premium pricing here, and ought to stand up for years of continued use.

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With that, our recommendations come to an end. Of course, even if we chose 200 keyboards we'd still not scratch the surface of the many options available - so if we didn't cover your favourite keyboard, it's nothing personal. If you think we've missed a good option though, feel free to get in touch with me @wsjudd.

I hope you've found this article useful, and I look forward to the feedback. If you haven't read it before, I'd also encourage you to check out our feature on how - and why - mechanical keyboards become popular in the first place.

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