Whether you like the mechanical keyboards (blue/red/brown switch) or the non-mechanical keyboards, we have a list of the gaming keyboards under $100.
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Below is a list of 10 of the gaming keyboards we think are worth it:
- Razer Cynosa V2 Gaming Keyboard
- Cherry MX Board 3.0 S
- EVGA Z15
- Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT
- Whirlwind FX’s Atom
- Logitech G413
- Tecware Phantom 87
- Keychron K7
- Razer Huntsman Mini
- ROCCAT Vulcan 120 AIMO
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Razer Cynosa V2 Gaming Keyboard
This is a membrane keyboard which offers quiet key press that is soft. It might feel mushy to others. It is also durable with a spill resistant design. The RGB lighting fully syncs with popular games, Razer hardware and Philips Hue. Razer Hypershift allows all keys and keypress combinations to be remapped to execute complex commands.
Razer Cynosa V2 Gaming Keyboard
- All-Around Gaming Performance
- Ultimate Personalization & Gaming Immersion with Razer Chroma
- Spill-Resistant Design
Cherry MX Board 3.0 S
Mechanical gaming keyboard with both wired and wireless Bluetooth connection modes. It has minimal latency. The casing is of high quality aluminum cast iron. It also has a detachable USB cable.
- CHERRY MX Red Silent switches
- Textured aluminum housing and screw in metal legs provide solid support
- Detachable cable with mini–USB B connection
EVGA Z15
This is a mechanical keyboard with hot-swappable switches. The keys are also RGB backlit which you can customize per key. Additionally, the keyboard has very low latency which is good for fast paced games (Powered by a 32-bit Arm Cortex-M33 core USB microprocessor supporting 4,000Hz polling rate).
- Per key RGB lighting
- Volume Scroll Wheel, and Multimedia Keys
- Detachable magnetic palm rest
Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT
This non-mechanical keyboard comes with a dedicated cluster of media keys that let you control media playback and fine-tune volume on-the-fly without interrupting your game. You can use the CORSAIR iCUE software for powerful dynamic RGB lighting control.
- Vivid per-key RGB backlighting
- IP42-rated dust and spill resistance guards
- Soft rubber detachable palm rest
Whirlwind FX’s Atom
This is a 60% keyboard. It is good for travelling with since it is compact and features a detachable USB-C braided cable. The compact build allows you to have space on your desk. It also features RGB lighting which is customizable.
- Double shot ABS keycaps with shine through legends and a white backplate to increase illumination
- Dynamic RGB lighting effects
- Detachable USB-C braided cable
Logitech G413
This is an excellent keyboard that offers high gaming performance. One contributing factor to it being good is that it has very low latency. It is supported by Logitech G Hub.
- The Romer-G mechanical switch
- Full function keys
- Brushed aluminum-magnesium alloy top case
Tecware Phantom 87
Has Outemu mechanical switches for precise gaming and comfortable typing. It also comes with spare switches + keycap & switch remover tools for easy replacement.
Keychron K7
This 65% layout keyboard has low-profile Gateron Brown Switch which offers tactile response. It does have backlighting but only for white LED. If you’re looking for RGB keyboards this isn’t it. Alongside its wide compatibility, the keyboard has a rechargeable battery that offers up to 34 hours working time.
- Tenkeyless Compact Mechanical Keyboard
- Bluetooth 5.1 Wireless & USB-C Wired
- Low-Profile Gateron Brown Switch
Razer Huntsman Mini
The Razer Huntsman Mini uses Linear Optical Switches which are faster than traditional mechanical switches. It is a 60% keyboard meaning it is compact which allows gamers to position the keyboard comfortably. Also it has RGB lighting which fully syncs with Razer Hardware, Philips Hue and with popular games.
- Faster Than Traditional Mechanical Switches
- Ultimate Personalization & Gaming Immersion with Razer Chroma
- Quality, Aluminum Construction
ROCCAT Vulcan 120 AIMO
This keyboard offers tactile feedback (brown switch) while remaining silent. Additionally, it has removable wrist rest which is good since you can choose whether or not you want to use it based on your gaming style. Another feature is the AIMO illumination which offers vivid RGB lighting, which is great for gaming especially in the dark.
- TITAN SWITCH MECHANICAL (TACTILE)
- ADVANCED ANTI-GHOSTING
- DETACHABLE PALM REST
We hope you’ve enjoyed this article on the best gaming keyboards. You can can check out this link for the best budget gaming monitors. Also, we have an article on the best budget gaming chairs here.
