Any mediocre keyboard can function properly as an input device. However, a high-quality option is more accurate, faster, and a lot more responsive, as well as more satisfying and more comfortable to type on. If it's a wireless keyboard, you'll find that the higher quality ones have better connectivity as well. In fact, we recommend getting one even if you don't spend all day typing away at your computer.

For switches, the Shift is available in Cherry MXs, Kaihuas, or Halos. On top are a contrasting set of double shot PBT keycaps. These have a nice textured feel with attractive, shine-through legends. Supporting the caps are a set of Cherry style plate-mounted stabs.

Fully Programmable Keys, plus Onboard Memory

We also take a look at its design and ergonomics. A top priority for keyboards is that they have to minimize finger, wrist, and shoulder fatigue. For compact keyboards, we also test out just how travel-friendly or ideal for small setups they are. Aluminum offers excellent scratch resistance. You can achieve different colors through anodization, an electrochemical process that creates the durable, corrosion-resistance finish. This finish is also oil resistant, so you won’t experience the same shine issues you get with plastic cases.

The Logitech MX Keys Mini is among the best keyboards in the mini keyboards market. Being not only compact but also thin and lightweight, it's just as ideal for travel and commutes, as it is for home use, which gives it that versatility many remote and hybrid workers are seeking these days. Dual connectivity is another big plus of the AK84S. That gives you two distinct modes: wired and wireless. Supported by a Bluetooth 5.1 chipset, the wireless is steady, reliable and can connect to up to three devices at once. As a result, you can build an intuitive, multitasking workflow. Much like when you're using the best mouse, the best keyboard will change the way you interact with your computer and elevate your experience overall. Having tested more than our share of keyboards, we can truly say that there is massive difference between an excellent keyboard and most of the cheap ones you find online. Despite being a metal, aluminum is also easy to work with. It’s about 3 times lighter than steel and lighter than most other metals. The malleability of aluminum makes it easier to accommodate different case sizes and designs, and you can create a high-quality case with minimal effort.For switches, the MF108 v3 comes equipped with Cherry MX’s in a selection of Blues, Browns, and Reds. Rated for 50 million key-presses, they provide the reliability and accuracy you need. When combined with the OEM profile PBT key-caps, we found the typing experience to be spectacular. Testing peripherals is a serious matter, even if most people might feel like they come secondary to everything else. That's especially true for keyboards. After all, it is your main interface for interacting with your PC or laptop, and most people use it all day long. That means that not only does it have to be reliable and to perform well, but it has to also be comfortable and satisfying to use. The MD870 Sleeker is solid and functional, aluminum mechanical keyboard. It has a standard TKL layout with 87 keys and just the right amount of spacing on the board. Despite having no software, it supports secondary FN functions and is compatible with both Windows and Mac layouts.

Apple’s Magic Keyboard is the most comfortable, reliable and good-looking keyboard we’ve ever had the pleasure of using, and it’s simply the best keyboard for Mac users. It’s actually incredible how sleek and thin this keyboard is, especially considering how comfortable it is to use. The GMMK TKL is the tenkeyless version of the popular full-size Glorious GMMK. This board stands out for its minimalistic, raised key-cap design with almost no visible branding. It also happens to be one of the best hot-swappable mechanical keyboards that money can buy.

Aerospace-Grade Aluminium Alloy Frame

Aluminum is a common metal used in electronics because it’s readily available, lightweight, and easy to work with. Any durability you sacrifice when choosing an aluminum alloy over steel is slight, and it’s worth the increased workability. And, naturally, since it is Logitech, there's a great system here for multi-device connectivity, allowing you to pair it with three devices at once and easily switch from one to the other on the fly. It is Bluetooth only, however, and it doesn't have an adjustable stand. A mechanical keyboard is a premium option that offers a whole new world of options up to a user. Due to their increased manufacturing costs and design complexity, they tend to be a lot more expensive than a dome keyboard. Aluminum 6061 is the most common and arguably best aluminum type for keyboards. This precipitation-hardened alloy contains magnesium and silicon, and it features strength and corrosion resistance. Aluminum 6061 is also easy to weld and work in a machine, so you won’t get as frustrated as with other types.

For the switches, the Hades 68 is available in several popular Gateron and Cherry MX colors. These include Silent Browns, Speed Silvers, and Yellows, etc. Besides having a wide range of switch options, you’ll also appreciate the excellent factory-lubed stabilizers that are both smooth and quiet. The ABKONCORE AR87 is a premium mechanical keyboard with a full CNC aluminum body. It has a standard TKL layout with 87 keys, Cherry MX switches, and PBT keycaps. Running along each side of the case is a rainbow LED strip that provides subtle RGB accent lighting. Meanwhile, those keycaps are gorgeous, stamped with Sindarin phrases and Tengwar script – alongside, of course, the regular English alphabet and keyboard legends, and come in a concave form to keep your fingers in place. You even get a set of extra keys from Drop's Autumn in Rivendell Kit so you can customize it to an extent. We only wish the keycaps were slightly bigger, as the way they're designed right now, their smaller size makes each key feel a little cramped.

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Aluminum 6063 shares features with 6061, and it also uses magnesium and silicon as alloying elements. It’s not as popular because its higher melting temperature makes it slightly more difficult to work with. Among the best transparent mechanical keyboards on the market, the KiiBOOM Phantom 81 boasts pre-lubed Crystal switches that allows it to literally sparkle, especially when you turn that vibrant RGB lighting on. So, if you're an RGB fan but would like to use a non-gaming keyboard for work, this is going to make you giddy. We can't help but be impressed her. Thanks to its Holy Panda X Switches and Phantom Stabilizers, the tactile experience is delivers is unparalleled and the sound each key is something that mechanical keyboard enthusiasts will find orgasmic – without being too loud and obnoxious.