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If you have one of the best gaming PCs, packed with the best graphics card you could muster, the only thing you really need to complete your
gaming experience is one of the best gaming keyboards
Trust us, we know that after dropping stacks on a high-end rig, it’s extremely tempting to just pick up a cheap keyboard, but after
putting so much time, love, and money into your rig, you should pick something of comparable quality
This is because, more than any other PC component, the best gaming keyboards will go a long way to making you better at the games you play
Plus, there’s a certain je ne sais quoi about having your desk light up like a Christmas tree with RGB lighting. Membrane switches
aren’t exactly found in the best gaming keyboards – so when you go out looking for a new keyboard, you should keep an eye open for any
that feature mechanical switches – as they allow for deeper and more accurate travel
And, of course, you can’t forget RGB lighting, as you can’t pick up one of the best gaming keyboards without it
It’s 2018, after all.Which brings us to this list of the 10 best gaming keyboards you can buy in 2018
Even if you’re on a tight budget, you’ll find something to love here, because here at TechRadar, we strive to find products that strike
a balance between price and performance with all of our buying guides
You should be confident that every MLG typewriter on this list will perform admirably while still being affordable.1
Logitech G513Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: Yes Superior key switches Brilliant RGB lighting No
dedicated media keys One of our biggest pet peeves with Cherry MX Red keys is that while they’re good for gaming, they’re not great for
typing anything but your Steam credentials
And, that’s where the Logitech G513 and its Romer-G Linear switches outshine the rest of the competition
Add in the brushed metal finish that, miraculously, is all but immune to fingerprints, and you have a recipe for one of the best gaming
keyboards you can buy today.Read the full review:Logitech G513 2
Cooler Master MasterSet MS120Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: No Compact design Illustrious
lighting Included mouse is mediocre Marketed as a keyboard and mouse combo, the real star of the Cooler Master MasterSet MS120 is its
Sitting at just under a hundred bucks , this keyboard – which, again, is only half of the package – is up there with other, more
expensive ‘mem-chanical’ keyboards
Sure, the mouse is extremely mediocre, but with a keyboard this good – does it even matterRead the full review: Cooler Master MasterSet
Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2Steeled for online gaming Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: 5Great mechanical
switch keysComfy wrist restVery priceyOnly one USB slotHoping to find a gaming keyboard that matches the rest of your Chroma-lit accessories
Then this is the one you want
Not only does the BlackWidow Chroma V2 carry an equal balance of comfort and performance, but it went a few steps further in the process
Complemented by the fact that Razer has tacked on five macro keys that can be assigned to virtually any in-game action, the BlackWidow
Chroma V2 supports 16.8 million colors worth of LED lighting as well.Read the full review:Razer BlackWidow Chroma V24
Corsair K63 WirelessWireless PC gaming at its finestInterface: Wireless | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: YesPerfect couch
gamingFully featuredFlimsy palmrest clipsWe have seen plenty of wireless gaming mice over the last few years, but not many wireless gaming
The Corsair K63 Wireless keyboard takes what made the wired version of the K63, and transfers it into the wireless version – without
Packing tight Cherry MX Red switches, full RGB lighting and convenient media controls, the K63 wireless shows us what wireless keyboards can
be capable of in 2018.Read the full review:Corsair K63 Wireless 5
HyperX Alloy EliteA Cherry MX-powered circus of valueInterface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: NoReasonably priced
and fully featuredHandy media keysSeriously thick cableNo macro programmingFollowing in the footsteps of Kingston’s first HyperX-branded
gaming keyboard, namely the HyperX Alloy FPS, the HyperX Alloy Elite tweaks the company’s first winning keyboard to provide only a few
For only $10 USD more than its predecessor, you’re getting media keys, a light bar and even a palm rest, all of which were previously
They’re also a series of delightful treats, making for a value proposition that shouldn’t be ignored.Read the full review: HyperX Alloy
Corsair K95 RGB PlatinumThis mechanical animal has cheetah-like speeds Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys:
YesHypnotic disco lightingClassy aluminum buildAwkward softwareRubber palm rest gets grungy quicklyJust like the Corsair K70 Rapidfire that
came before, the K95 RGB Platinum is a mechanical keyboard that puts gaming above all other things
Rocking 8MB of dedicated memory for storing different profiles, this keyboard certainly has the versatility to get the job done, whatever it
It features a beautiful build, as well, with a military-grade aluminum finish that complements Corsair’s fantastic RGB lighting
perfectly. Read the full review: Corsair K95 RGB Platinum7
Razer Cynosa ChromaA keyboard you can get wetInterface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: YesAffordableLow-profile
buildMembrane switchesIf you’re new to PC gaming, and you want a keyboard that’ll perform admirably without the high price tag that a
lot of mechanical keyboards carry, the Razer Cynosa Chroma might be for you
It might not have the tactile clickiness of a higher-end board, but the hybrid mesh switches perform well enough, boasting a 1ms polling
That’s not to mention the sick RGB lighting.Read the full review:Razer Cynosa Chroma 8
HyperX Alloy Elite RGBInterface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: YesSimple, ergonomic design Colorful, diffused RGB
lighting Build quality isn’t worth the price Just a few years ago, if the HyperX Alloy Elite RGB came along, it’d be hailed as a
Unfortunately it came out in 2018
That’s not to say it’s not one of the best gaming keyboards available, however
With its diffused RGB lighting, simple and appealing design, and Cherry MX switches, the Alloy Elite RGB performs with the best of
them. Read the full review: HyperX Alloy Elite RGB 9
G.Skill Ripjaws KM570Cherry MX switches at a bargainInterface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: Yes High quality
Cherry MX switches Stiff, solid design No USB pass-through One of the largest drawbacks to most gaming keyboards is that they look
like, well, gaming keyboards
Not everyone wants an gigantic block of plastic with edgy font dominating their desk
Luckily, the G.Skill Ripjaws KM570 alleviates that issue altogether, while still boasting fantastic Cherry MX Brown switches and fully
customizable RGB lighting
It might be missing some features from more high-end keyboards, but it’s also a lot more affordable.Read the full review: G.Skill Ripjaws
Creative Sound BlasterX Vanguard K08A fantastic first keyboard from an unlikely manufacturerInterface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes |
Programmable keys: YesExotic lightingGreat switchesTight spacing between keysCreative has made a name for itself in the past by
manufacturing sound cards and other audio tech
But as that market continues to shrink, Creative has taken a cue from the Corsairs of the world and dipped their toes into the PC peripheral
And honestly, the Creative Sound BlasterX Vanguard K08 is a fantastic first entry
Forgoing the traditional Cherry MX switches that many gaming keyboards rely on, the Vanguard K08 opts instead for custom Omron switches, and
this is what sets this keyboard apart from the pack
These switches have a shorter actuation point than many competing gaming keyboards, while still maintaining the reliability of a mechanical
Theoretically, it should mean that with this keyboard, you’ll be able to perform actions in-game faster than your competition
And that might make this one of the best keyboards for competitive gamers.Read the full review: Creative Sound BlasterX Vanguard K08 Gabe
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