If you want to use what we reckon is the best gaming keyboard right now, the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless has dropped down to $130 at Amazon this Black Friday. Both the clicky and linear switch models come in at the same price, too.

Keyboards are awesome, I could talk about them forever. And I pretty much have. But if you want to know the most important things about keyboards for PC gaming, then my associate Adam Patrick Murray over on PCWorld’s YouTube channel has you covered.

The era of the "one-size-fits-all" mechanical keyboard is officially over. In 2025, the market has fractured into distinct philosophies, moving far beyond simple choices between "clicky" or "linear" switches.

The Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL delivers a smooth and consistent linear response tailor-made for PC gaming. And it's competitively priced.

Hall effect gaming keyboards aren’t uncommon. But Asus’ ROG Falcata is the only one that’s also a split ergonomic keyboard, aimed at alleviating wrist, hand, or arm pain. For the luxury of having it all, you’ll pay $419.99, enough to buy a nice Hall effect keyboard and a split ergonomic one.

Exclusively for Amazon Prime members, this incredibly customizable compact keyboard is one of the most recent gaming keyboards to actually surprise us with a worlds first. Combining low-profile and Hall effect switches it's spearheading something special, and right now it's super cheap.

Technically, you can game with any keyboard — but mechanical models with extra gaming features can amp up the experience. Whether you're gunning down demons or raiding ancient tombs, there is a gaming keyboard likely fit for your needs (and within your ...

Many budget gaming keyboards come with plenty of features, like programmable keys, RGB lighting, onboard controls, and so on. Sure, you might have to downsize a little or sacrifice a few fancy features, but you can also find the best gaming keyboard to ...

The Logitech G515 Rapid TKL demonstrates that adjustable magnetic switches are just as effective in a low-profile keyboard built for PC gaming.

We know a lot of our readers are hardware experts, but for the audience out there new to gaming, keyboards, and all the terms they may read - we break it all down and hopefully help answer some of your questions.