A proper keyboard is important for gaming. You don’t want sticky keys that will slow you down or a delay that throws off your timing in game. In addition, the keyboard also gives a different feeling depending on the switches used and the actuation point. With many gaming keyboards you can even customize the lighting as well in order to match your set up or your favorite color.
What Keyboards are best for gaming?
There are many options at all price points when it comes to gaming keyboards. This list will help you narrow those options down if you are looking at a $100+ keyboard. We based our choices off of reliability, customization, and overall performance with price playing a small part.
Wooting Two HE
- Switch: Lekker (Gateron)
- Size: Full size
- Backlight: RGB LED
- Media Controls: Function shortcuts
- Keycaps: PBT
The Wooting Two HE is the best gaming keyboard currently on the market. Its biggest selling point is it is fully customizable from your browser. From the actuation point, to key mapping, to the lighting you can get your settings just right for your play style. It also has on board memory so all your settings are stored directly to the keyboard. This means no more software downloads when using a new computer with it and you can just plug and play. One of the other big selling points is that the keys read the full range of motion. This means you can switch from running to walking and back without ever having to press a different key. To top it all off, it is well built using 5052 aluminum switch plate, ABS casing, and a water resistant PCBA. If you are looking for something smaller they also have the Wooting 60HE if you are looking for something smaller without the number pad.
Logitech G915 Lightspeed
- Switch: Logitech GL low profile
- Size: Full size
- Backlight: RGB LED
- Media Controls: Dedicated
- Keycaps: ABS
The Logitech G915 Lightspeed may be the most expensive on the list but it is full of features. First it is a wireless keyboard with a 30 hour battery life. While this is an upside and helps with cable management its short battery life does require frequent charging. It does require the Logitech software to make changes to the keyboard. That software is compatible with other Logitech devices such as their mice and headphones and can also sync the lighting settings across Logitech devices. According to the Logitech website it posses an actuation force of 50g and must travel 1.5mm before the click is registered. Like the Wooting Two HE it also posses on board memory. It can store up to 2 lighting profiles and 3 macro profiles. The macro profiles can easily be rotated between using the dedicated keys at the top of the keyboard and posses 5 macro keys along the left side. If you use any Logitech products you may want to look into getting this keyboard.
Ducky One 3
- Switch: Cherry MX
- Size: Full size
- Backlight: None
- Media Controls: Volume controls
- Keycaps: PBT
The Ducky One 3 comes in many different styles, colors, and RGB options. The smallest size is the SF (pictured above), the next step up is the TKL, and the largest is just the full size One 3 which includes the number pad. Ducky has built up a reputation for reliable keyboards with no extra and unnecessary features. This is the only keyboard on the list that comes with the standard Cherry switches. Depending on which switches you choose you can get different actuation points and feels from the keys. It is hot swappable so you can change out the switches as needed. If you are not interested in a bunch of features and want a basic keyboard that is reliable and semi-customizable then this should definitely be taken into consideration.
All the keyboards on this list are very reliable and will serve you well when it comes to your gaming needs. It ultimately comes down to what features and switches you are looking for. If you want more features then Logitech G915 Lightspeed may be your best bet, if you want customizability than the Wooting Two HE should be the top of any list, and for just a standard and reliable gaming keyboard the Ducky One 3 is a good fit.
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