Gaming keyboards are one of the most important parts of a gaming rig. Alongside gaming mice, it is also one of the most frequently used tools; so needless to say, finding the perfect one for you is important. Mechanical keyboards come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from full-size, TKL (Tenkeyless) and 60%. There are a few niche sizes, like 65% and 40% but these are the most common of the bunch.
Full-size keyboards
Starting with the traditional OG. The full-size QWERTY keyboards, otherwise referred to as 100%. This is the standard size that most people picture when they think of a keyboard. QWERTY keyboards usually have 104 keys with a full row of function keys, a numpad on the right and dedicated arrow keys. They’re perfect for the office workers and even beginner MOBA and RTS players. These games usually have plenty of functions that would benefit from being mapped out on the number keys.
For those just starting out and are unsure of which direction to head into, the CENTAUR 2 is a great entry-level gaming keyboard to start with. It’s durable, affordable and colourful with its rainbow ARGB backlighting.
Those that are fairly new to gaming but want to level up will enjoy the SHRAPNEL keyboard. It features OUTEMU blue switches which give balanced tactile feedback to your key presses. You can use the SHRAPNEL for both work and play, and easily unleash the gamer in you.
Those that are fairly new to gaming but want to level up will enjoy the SHRAPNEL keyboard. It features OUTEMU blue switches which give balanced tactile feedback to your key presses. You can use the SHRAPNEL for both work and play, and easily unleash the gamer in you.
TKL keyboards
Sometimes, space is at a premium. TKL or 80% keyboards are slightly smaller than full-sized ones. After removing the numpad, they’re left with 87 keys. PC gamers who play shooting and action games find the distance between the mouse and WASD keys a bit too large – This is where having a TKL keyboard comes in handy. It may not seem like much space at first but removing the numpad creates a lot more room for you to move your mouse around.
The VISHNU gaming keyboard is an 80% keyboard with additional macro keys and a magnetic wrist pad for extra comfort. If you’re into MMO games, then you’ll appreciate the VISHNU. And it’s both wired and wireless – what a bonus!
The DARK AVENGER is a great option to consider if you’re into TKL keyboards. It’s durable, offers great response times and is more affordable than the VISHNU gaming keyboard.
60% keyboards
60% keyboards are super common among PC gamers. These compact keyboards have no numpad, function keys, arrow keys or home keys. But there are still a few benefits to these tiny peripherals – The additional space means the distance between your hands is far shorter and improves accuracy, making them perfect for hardcore and competitive gamers. Besides its convenient size, the 60% keyboards are aesthetically pleasing to your gaming set-up.
The DRACONIC is a wireless 60% gaming keyboard with 61 keys, both, wired and wireless modes and customizable ARGB lighting. The ultra-minimalistic keyboard takes up most no space, giving you complete freedom to of mouse movements.
The DRAGONBORN is another compact option. It’s ideal for the enthusiasts and hardcore PC gamers that have minimal space but require efficient performance. If you’re into FPS games, then the DRAGONBORN is definitely a gaming keyboard to consider.
With so many options available, we’ve got something that will fit your requirements, budget, and comfort. Whether you need something that you can use at the office and at home, or something to assist you in going pro, we’ve got you covered.
