The Best Keyboards for 2026

Razer is a brand that’s synonymous with PC gaming, but the company took those fundamentals and applied them to an office keyboard. The Razer Pro Type Ultra, its second office effort, comes complete with faster switches, a much-improved battery, and a padded wrist rest, going above and beyond its predecessor's already impressive feature set.

You also get sculpted soft-touch keycaps and hinged feet, but the real stars of the show are the Razer Yellow switches, which have a shallow, linear feel. They still give off that clickety-clack that typists love, but it’s more subtle and subdued. And with a promised 80 million presses as a durability rating on each key, you won’t have to worry about replacing the Razer Pro Type Ultra for a long time.

People looking for a keyboard for work and play: The Pro Type Ultra checks many of the boxes we look for in a productivity keyboard: Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, long battery life, and satisfying, comfortable keystrokes. And you can also feel confident in putting the keyboard through its paces with a few rounds of your favorite first-person shooter.

People who like white peripherals: How many black and gray keyboards must we contend with before people realize that we like a little variety in our keyboards? The Pro Type Ultra's all-white color scheme makes it an eye-catching computer accessory.

Whether you’re working at home or commuting to the office, you’ll likely be typing away on your keyboard all day. But at times, dealing with a keyboard's many functions can be a pain, adding needless frustration to your day. Enter the Cherry KC 200 MX. This full-size board comes equipped with Cherry's latest key switch release, the Cherry MX2A. But that's not all: the board also offers ample comfort when typing, while providing a hardy, satisfying click with every button press. Even nicer is its affordable sub-$100 price.

Office workers who don't want to cut the cord: The Cherry KC 200 MX is a match for office workers who are looking to upgrade to a high-quality, no-nonsense, productivity-focused keyboard. It's a perfect balance between elite productivity keyboards and enthusiast-grade boards that focus on feel and aesthetics.

Budget buyers: The Cherry KC 200 MX retails for $99, but sales often bring it down even further, making it a great purchase for someone looking for a quality keyboard for under $100.

The Dell KB9000 Premier Collaboration Keyboard is perfect for office and productivity-minded folks looking for a keyboard that can do it all without a cord. The comfortable, low-profile keyboard features silent keys, a proximity-sensing backlight, and additional functionality designed to work with Zoom. It's a top-quality wireless control center, whether you’re working at home or commuting to the office.

Office workers who need a wireless option: The Dell KB9000 Premier Collaboration Keyboard is a perfect match for on-the-go office workers looking for a daily driver that can handle hectic workdays and connect to multiple devices.

Zoom users: The Dell KB9000 Premier Collaboration Keyboard features additional shortcut keys for Zoom, helping optimize video calls and keep users productive.

The Dell Wired Collaboration Keyboard (KB525C) doesn’t offer the comfort of premium mechanical switches, but its low-profile design looks good while still providing a reasonably comfortable typing feel. You'll also find dedicated keys for convenient shortcuts and media controls. The keyboard supports both USB-C and USB-A wired connections.

Plus, the KB525C has plenty of functionality and customizability that help it stand out against other productivity keyboards at a fraction of the price. The board has 15 customizable keys, a surprising amount for a productivity-minded daily driver. (You can adjust the keys' functionality using the Dell Peripheral Manager app.)

Budget buyers: Dell's Wired Collaboration Keyboard (KB525C) is a perfect match for those looking for a budget board that covers basic word processing needs and amps up productivity with easy key tweaks. It's a cost-effective upgrade from a typical desktop-bundled board for home or office use.

People who prefer a wired keyboard: If you're not interested in cutting the cord, you'll find this keyboard to be one of the finest low-cost wired models available.

For gamers and typists alike, Be Quiet's Light Mount blends hushed keystrokes, finger comfort, and smart design into a standout wired mechanical keyboard. Proprietary silent switches deliver brand-consistent whispery keystrokes while maintaining a pleasant level of resistance to make typing feel satisfying. The keyboard doesn’t offer a ton of extras, but that's a good thing because the lack of shiny doodads keeps the price down. Ultimately, the Light Mount does what it’s supposed to do extraordinarily well: be pleasant to type on and, well, quiet.

Gamers who like custom RGB lighting: With Be Quiet's IO Center, you can fully customize your Light Mount experience. The software offers all the usual features one expects from a keyboard utility, with a simple, approachable layout, and the available RGB patterns are sure to mesmerize.

People who don't like loud typing: It's right there in the name. This peripheral's linear switches result in ultra-sensitive, unimpeded keystrokes that won't disturb co-workers or wake the sleeping baby in the next room.

The Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless may be pricey, but it's worth the price of admission for all that it does. Corsair's premium keyboard blurs the line between gaming keyboards and productivity keyboards, with an elegant, compact profile, incredible-feeling low-profile optical switches, a striking mini LCD in the top-right corner, and Elgato Stream Deck integration. While it's not hot-swappable, the board's gorgeous design and comfortable, low-profile keys will likely be more than enough for most gamers. What really sets this keyboard apart is how streamer-friendly it is. If you're a content creator who wants your desk to pop with clean, visual flair, the Vanguard Air 99 Wireless will not disappoint.

Content creators and streamers: The Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless looks, feels, and sounds good, but its Stream Deck integration and Mac compatibility are what make it a great choice for highly multitasking content creators and game streamers.

People who care about aesthetics: The all-white keyboard, paired with stunning RGB lighting, makes for an impressive desktop ornament.

Who says a tiny keyboard can’t be esports-ready? The Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless may be smaller than your average keyboard, but it comes with tons of customization options. With both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless options, gorgeous RGB lighting, and hot-swappable key switches, the Corsair K70 Pro Mini comes equipped to please both casual gamers and pros looking to save desk space.

In this model, like others in the 60% class, most of a full-size keyboard's functions are still intact, absorbed into other keys on the keyboard and accessed via key combinations. Plus: Create up to 50 profiles in Corsair's iCue software to tweak just about everything for the ideal gaming or typing experience.

On-the-go gamers: The Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless is as small as keyboards come, yet still offers standard-size keys and many connection options. If you like to bring your own gaming gear with you wherever you go, the Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless is a great choice.

Gamers who care about polling rates: Not every gamer knows or cares about the benefits of high polling rates, but if you do, the Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless has you covered at up to 8,000Hz.

Macs might be the first choice for designers and creators looking for processing power and stylish designs, but let's be real: They’re hardly what we’d call affordable, and that goes for Mac accessories, too. So why not spend a little less on a superior product? The $99 Satechi SM1 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard looks the part of any other Apple accessory, and it blows the Apple Magic Keyboard out of the water in terms of feel and functionality. You get satisfying and clicky keys, attractive backlighting, plenty of connectivity options, and—most important—software that's compatible with macOS, something that's still not as common as you’d imagine.

Apple users looking for a Magic Keyboard alternative: This one is for Apple fans who don't like Apple's low-profile scissor switches. Sure, it’s missing Touch ID, but it makes up for that with comfortable key switches, exceptional build quality, and a compact design. It's an easy recommendation and one of the best Mac keyboards you can buy.

People who want connectivity options: Jumping between a desktop, a laptop, and a mobile device can be a hassle with some keyboards, but not with the Satechi SM1, which pairs with up to four devices at once.

Ergonomics is an oft-overlooked aspect of keyboard shopping. Poor ergonomics can lead to fatigue and even injury, so why not consider our favorite ergonomic keyboard, the Asus ROG Falcata? With hot-swappable key switches and per-key customizable RGB lighting, the Asus ROG Falcata is a pleasure to use, whether you're gaming or just typing through the workday. Its split design means it can operate as a single keyboard or as two separate working parts, placed up to about 8 inches apart. It takes time to adjust to a split layout, especially if you're new to one, but once you're over the hurdle, it's second to none.

People looking for an ergonomic keyboard: If you've ever been interested in keyboard ergonomics, the Asus ROG Falcata is one of the best keyboards you can buy. It excels as a tool that helps alleviate stress and pressure on your forearms, shoulders, and back by letting you angle your appendages optimally relative to your body.

Experienced split-keyboard users: While the Asus ROG Falcata is an expensive option, we believe it's a great choice for those already accustomed to the learning curve of a split keyboard.

With a compact design and hot-swappable key switches, the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% courts the hardest of hard-core keyboard junkies among us, and does so with trademark Razer style. A plush wrist rest, an ergonomic design, and tons of functionality make it a perfect choice for casual users and gamers alike. The keyboard is pure gaming luxury; you may not want to change a thing about it. Ultra-stable key switches (thanks to box stabilizers), per-key RGB lighting, and an OLED control panel sweeten the deal.

But what sets it apart from other keyboards is how easy it is to customize to your liking, both inside and out. Considering the quality and ease of customization, it’s a no-brainer for those looking both for top-shelf components and an on-ramp to the growing keyboard-DIY world.

Users new to keyboard customization: You'll get your money's worth even if you're just looking for a keyboard to type with, but if you've ever been interested in the world of keyboard customization, the BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is a great place to start.

Enthusiasts: The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is an expensive keyboard, but enthusiasts looking for the best of the best for all their typing needs will love it.