Top Keyboards 2023

XPG’s Summoner features a comfortable wrist rest and a handy volume knob. But a lack of control software and a fairly high price for what you get means you may want to seek alternative options.

Though it packs durable keycaps and satisfying Cherry switches, the S.T.R.I.K.E. 4 mechanical keyboard from the resurrected Mad Catz needs more spice to stand out in a crowded field.

The Cooler Master SK630 (and SK650) are incredibly slim, portable and attractive, but a cramped typing experience will turn off many users.

The Thermaltake Level 20 GT RGB is a great chassis that looks as good as it performs. But the $289 (£ 227.13) price will likely be the deciding factor for most people considering this case.

Das Keyboard’s long-awaited, web-connected 5Q is a solid mechanical keyboard with stable software. But we’re not convinced blinking keys are the best (or even a great) way to get notifications.

The Corsair K70 RGB is a very well-made keyboard with an impressive array of customizable features and dazzling backlighting options.

With a low price, flashy backlighting, and Cherry MX Blue switches, the RGB80 is a curious mixture of a keyboard that may or may not work for you, but will impress those wedded to clackety mechanical keys and bright lights.

The Logitech G413 SE is a great keyboard for gaming. It feels sturdy and well-built, and its latency is outstanding, so it feels responsive, even when playing fast-paced FPS games. The LED backlighting is bright, and the keys are easy to see in the dark. The PBT keycaps feel nice to type on, and the Long Hua Brown switches in the board have a short pre-travel distance and don't require too much force to overcome. With that said, the switches don't feel as smooth as more premium offerings, and you can't get the board in a different switch type or swap the switches out easily. Also, despite being a gaming keyboard, it's not compatible with Logitech G HUB, so you can't program macros or remap keys.

The ROCCAT Magma keyboard is good for gaming. It has low latency, a Game Mode button, and customizable RGB backlighting; however, the keys aren't individually lit, and there are only five lighting zones. You can set macros to the alphanumerical keys on the left side of the board, including 5, T, G, and B, and you can also set an Easy-Shift

There's a huge amount to love about the Corsair K83, but there's also a whole host of crazy features bolted onto it that don't come close to reaching their potential. Given that it's directly fighting much cheaper products, we expected the K83's gimmicks to work a little harder.