In this constantly updated purchasing guide, we will help you choose the best gaming mechanical keyboard that is perfect for your needs. We will offer you the best models currently available on the market. In addition, we will explain what are all the technical characteristics and all aspects to take into account when buying a device of this type.
Buying a mechanical gaming keyboard is becoming more and more frequent, not only for those who spend hours and hours in front of the most popular games of the moment but also among those who want a product with a superior range and special features. The combinations to meet your tastes are really many, with colorful and eye-catching patterns that in addition to catching the eye offer above-average performance in any area.
Before showing you what types of mechanical gaming keyboard we have selected for you, it is necessary to discover together what are the characteristics that make these products so unique. In fact, unlike traditional keyboards or ergonomic keyboards, they lend themselves to a totally different use.
If you are used to using the first keyboard you find, perhaps bundled with your PC, you will hardly have the pleasure of getting your hands on a premium model. The mechanical gaming keyboards, in fact, offer superior accuracy and reliability, which you can find both in everyday use and during the sessions of your favorite games.
The main difference lies in the key mechanism, called switch, which allows having an always constant and easily identifiable actuation pressure, so as not to make mistakes while typing. Now, these mechanisms are almost always quite expensive and for this reason, we tell you right away that aiming for a cheap mechanical keyboard may not be a good idea.
In this case, in fact, it would be comparable to the most common membrane keyboards and would be able to stand out on them only for the design and perhaps for the backlighting. Let’s see what are the combinations we can find.
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Choosing the right switch for your use will greatly influence your feeling with the mechanical keyboard. Most of these are produced and marketed by Cherry Corporation, an industry leader and for this reason, they take its name.
- Cherry MX Blue– are the switches usually more snappy and performing among those in circulation, with a very typical sound feedback that makes them particularly appreciated by those who usually write to the PC. Not for this, they are disdained by the gamers, which makes them particularly versatile.
- Cherry MX Brown also, in this case, it is a type of switch that does not require a particular pressure and that emits a characteristic sound even if more muffled than the previous model. They are perfect for fast typing but at the same time allow you to scan particularly well the individual touches.
- Cherry MX Black- these are the heaviest switches in the category and are different from the others. In fact, the typical click arrives only at full pressure while the activation threshold is positioned first. For this reason, these switches are loved by those who often play first-person shooters.
- Cherry MX Red– they are the evolution of the previous model, lighter but with the same functioning. Also, in this case, sound feedback does not correspond to the maximum pressure. They are the favorites of those looking for a noisy but high-performance gaming keyboard.
The most sold gaming mechanical keyboards of the moment
Before continuing with our selection, we advise you to take a look at the list of the top 10 best-selling mechanical keyboards on Amazon. The list is kept constantly updated by the store itself. In addition, it is useful to monitor the offers on the mechanical gaming keyboards in this section.
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Our selection
Below we present our selection of the best mechanical gaming keyboards currently available on the market. The products present in the selection were chosen based on the characteristics analyzed previously. We are constantly updating our purchasing guides, so as to provide you with always available and valid products.
Drevo Tyrfing V2
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The Tyrfing V2 of Drevo is undoubtedly the best economic gaming mechanical keyboard commercially available. It can be considered as the best buy of the mechanical keyboards of mid-low range gaming, being endowed with a really excellent quality/price ratio. It is characterized by 5 macro keys programmable to your liking thanks to the dedicated software. The Drevo software allows you to manage the RGB lighting of every single key on the keyboard. In addition, there is the possibility to lock the Windows key, so as not to press it incorrectly while using the keyboard in game.
You can buy it in different variants, each of which differs for the type of switch. This model, in particular, is equipped with Red Outemu Switches, especially indicated for gaming but also for writing. In addition, the keys of this Tyrfing V2 are equipped with anti-ghosting technology.
Logitech G413
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This cheap mechanical gaming keyboard is the first we meet today to use proprietary switches, called Romer-G. Developed in collaboration with a Japanese company, they are able to give really incredible feedback.
In this case, it is an essential model, without too many frills, that does what it was designed for and does it damn well. The design is really minimal, without extra keys and without backlighting. If you are looking for a high-performance model, at an affordable price, and without additional functions, we advise you to buy it on the fly.
Logitech G613
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Our Logitech wireless gaming keyboard was missing from our guide and we integrate it with this product made by the company, equipped with the aforementioned Romer-G switches. The connection is always stable, thanks to the proprietary LIGHTSPEED technology, which promises stability and efficiency.
The extra controls are numerous and make this keyboard slightly more cumbersome than the opponents. Unfortunately, there are no LEDs for backlighting, a secondary factor if you are only interested in performance. Excellent autonomy, especially when compared to similar products from other manufacturers.
Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 Tournament Edition
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This backlit gaming mechanical keyboard has really excellent build quality, typical of all the products made by the company. Made entirely of metal, this Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 Tournament Edition is dedicated to all the most demanding gamers who want a compact, mechanical gaming keyboard that offers maximum performance in all circumstances. It is equipped with mechanical switches owned by Razer, an excellent alternative to the known Cherry MX.
The anti-ghosting of this RGB gaming keyboard allows you to press up to 10 keys simultaneously. The famous RGB Chroma with 16.8 million colors by Razer is unmissable. This excellent Razer gaming keyboard is also available for purchase on eBay.
Corsair K68 RGB
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Here is a mechanical gaming keyboard that makes resistance to its strong point. The body of this Corsair, in fact, is resistant to dirt and liquids and you will not have to worry if you usually eat in front of the PC at the most improbable hours.
Equipped with Cherry MX Rossi switch, it also aims very much on customization, thanks to RGB LEDs that allow you to change the color of the backlight with many different combinations. Do not underestimate the ability to program the keys thanks to the proprietary Corsair software.
ASUS ROG Claymore
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If you are looking for a high-quality RGB gaming mechanical keyboard and with some extra gems, this is the model for you. The ASUS ROG Claymore is an excellent keyboard with Cherry MX Red switches. It offers 100% Anti-Ghosting. The build quality is really excellent, being made entirely of aluminum. The peculiarity of this keyboard is the possibility of using or not the numeric keypad. In fact, in the package, there is a numeric keypad that you can add either on the right side or on the left side of the keyboard. Obviously, RGB lighting cannot be left out of the box using the dedicated ASUS software.
Corsair Strafe RGB
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This is an excellent gaming mechanical keyboard made by Corsair. The Corsair Strafe RGB features the popular Cherry MX switches in Brown, Red or Silent versions. The switches guarantee maximum performance and durability. It offers 100% anti-ghosting, ensuring maximum accuracy even in the most intense gaming sessions.
Included in the package, the FPS and MOBA kits of textured and shaped keys are available to guarantee a good grip and a pleasant sensation to the touch. The CUE software allows you to customize each individual key and manage the RGB lighting of the keyboard. Very welcome the presence of a removable wrist rest, which allows you not to strain your wrists during the sessions of gaming or writing.
HyperX Alloy Elite
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If you can live with an American-style layout, this mechanical gaming keyboard is absolutely one of the best choices currently available on the market. Available with three different switches, it incorporates almost all the features that a gamer would expect to find in such a product.
The connection is via USB cable and the backlight, perhaps the only small defect is only the red color, in spite of the major competitors that offer the RGB mode. The design is really nice and in the lower part, it incorporates a palm rest that can be useful in the longest sessions.
Corsair K95 RGB Platinum
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The previous model is not for you? No fear! Corsair has in store for you the top of the mechanical gaming keyboards, with this model really out of your mind. Curated down to the smallest details, it offers generous dimensions, but these are compensated for by the extra functions included in the keyboard body.
In fact, there are dedicated multimedia controls, a volume wheel, and fully customizable RGB lighting. In this case, the wrist rest can be disassembled, so you can not use it if you are not comfortable with its presence. Excellent ergonomics and the size of the keys that will hardly make you wrong while typing.
