7 Best Gaming Keyboards in 2024

A good gaming setup isn't complete without a good gaming keyboard, and if you are planning to get one for yourself this year, you have come to the right page. In this listicle, we have listed some excellent gaming keyboards you can get in 2024 to add to your gaming setup and enjoy your favourite games to their fullest.

Sitting in 2024, you can find all kinds of gaming keyboards on the market, ranging from keyboards with LED screens to compact ones like 60% boards. However, when it comes to choosing the perfect gaming keyboard, it all comes down to, what enthusiasts would say, your preference!

Things to consider before buying a gaming keyboard!

Now, most high-end and mid-range gaming keyboards are mechanical keyboards, which means they come with mechanical key switches and stabilizers. So, as mentioned before, there are a few things that you should think about before getting a gaming keyboard. These include layout, switches, and connectivity. 

The layout of the keyboard refers to the size of the board and how it has been configured. A full-size gaming keyboard comes with 104 keys and includes the arrow-cluster area and the NumPad. These boards are naturally larger and take up more space on a desk. Coming down from full-size keyboards, there are 80% keyboards or Tenkeyless keyboards, 75% keyboards, and 60% keyboards. These keyboards come with a lesser number of keys and are naturally smaller than full-size gaming keyboards.

Then, comes the mechanical switches! There are a ton of options available when it comes to mechanical switches. However, most gaming keyboards come with linear switches with low actuations. While the linear nature of the switches delivers a smooth press, the low actuation allows lag-free input in games.

Lastly, connectivity is another important factor to consider for gaming keyboards. While most modern gaming keyboards come with wireless functionality, if you want low-latency inputs from your keyboard, you need a wired board. However, there are a few exceptions that we have mentioned on our list below.

7 Best Gaming Keyboards to Buy in 2024

Now, that you have an idea about all the things to consider before getting your gaming keyboard, check out the 7 best gaming keyboards in 2024 listed below. 

Be sure to read the descriptions for each of them to learn about their highlighting features. You can also use the provided links to directly go to the buying page.

1. ASUS ROG Azoth

Layout	75%
Connectivity	Tri-mode - USB-C, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz RF w/ ROG SpeedNova
Switch	ROG NX Switches (Pre-lubed)
Price	$233

ASUS has really hit it out of the park with its ROG Azoth gaming keyboard, bringing enthusiast-level keyboard features to gamers in the industry. The ROG Azoth is a 75% gaming keyboard, which means it does not have the NumPad area and the area above the arrow cluster. This makes the Azoth a perfect gaming keyboard with all the essential keys and a relatively compact form factor.

One of the unique features of the ROG Azoth is its OLED screen which is located at the top right corner of the keyboard, along with a three-way knob and a side button. The OLED screen can show the keyboard status, setting indicators, multimedia info, custom animations, and system parameters. The keyboard also has per-key RGB with various pre-set animations.

Another high-end feature of the Azoth is that it is one of the very few gaming keyboards that is gasket-mounted to provide the most comfortable typing and gaming experience. It is backed by internal silicone gaskets and also comes with sound-dampening foams inside. Even with all these materials inside, the keyboard can deliver fast wireless connections with low-latencies, thanks to the ROG SpeedNova wireless technology that uses a special 2.4GHz RF connection.

Additionally, the keyboard comes with ASUS NX switches (red, brown, and blue) which can be hot-swapped for any other compatible switches. In fact, the ROG Azoth comes with a lubing kit, including Krytox 205g0 and a lube station, in the box. Although it is a bit pricey, we think that it is one of the best gaming keyboards that you can get in 2024.

Check out the ASUS ROG Azoth on Amazon

3. SteelSeries Apex Pro

Layout	80% or Tenkeyless (TKL)
Connectivity	Wired
Switch	OmniPoint 2.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches
Price	$189

Now, if the 60% layout is not your gig for gaming keyboards and you want a larger keyboard with more keys, you might want to take a look at the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL gaming keyboard. It is an 80% keyboard that comes with an OLED screen and a handy scroll wheel built into the board, much like on the ASUS ROG Azoth keyboard.

Furthermore, it uses hall-effect switches like the Wooting 60HE keyboard and can be configured to actuate at any pressing point using SteelSeries' software. The company calls the switches OmniPoint 2.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches (that is a mouthful!) and says that the switches have 20x quicker actuations and 11x faster response compared to regular mechanical switches.

Check out the SteelSeries Apex Pro on Amazon

2. Wooting 60HE

Layout	60% (Compact)
Connectivity	Wired
Switch	Analog switches with Hall-Effect Sensors w/ Rapid Trigger
Price	$174

If you are a fan of speed and compact designs, we are sure you are going to love the Wooting 60HE. Although Wooting is not one of the major gaming brands out there, the company's 60HE gaming keyboard gained a lot of traction amongst gamers, primarily because of its rapid trigger switch design.

You see the Wooting 60HE uses special hall-effect, analog switches that can be configured to actuate and reset at any given point via Wooting's software. This essentially allows for more precise movements in online competitive games such as Valorant and Fortnite. Furthermore, the compact 60% design of the Wooting 60HE and the unique wrist strap at the side make it look super cool and different from regular gaming keyboards.

One of the disadvantages of the Wooting 60HE is that the keyboard remains in pre-order. What this means is that while you can order it from Wooting's official website via the provided link below, the keyboard might take a few weeks or months to reach your place.

Check out the Wooting 60HE on Wooting.io

4. ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless

Layout	1800 or 96-keys
Connectivity	Tri-mode - USB-C, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz RF w/ ROG SpeedNova
Switch	ROG NX Snow
Price	$159

Another great option from ASUS is the ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless gaming keyboard. As mentioned in its long name, the Strix Scope II 96 Wireless is a 96-key, wireless gaming keyboard that comes with hot-swappable and pre-lubed NX switches and the ASUS ROG SpeedNova wireless technology, much like its elder sibling, the ROG Azoth. However, unlike the Azoth, this one comes with a toned-down NumPad and a multi-functional scroll wheel.

Other than these, the ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless gaming keyboard comes with ROG PBT or UV-coated ABS keycaps, a ROG Omni Receiver that allows for multiple connections via a single receiver, and a detachable wrist rest that magnetically connects with the keyboard for added comfort.

Check out the ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless on Amazon

5. Razer Huntsman V2 Analog

Layout	100% or Full-Size
Connectivity	Wired
Switch	Analog Optical Switches, Hall-Effect sensors w/ Rapid Trigger
Price	$119

The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog gaming keyboard is one of the best full-size gaming keyboards that you can get in 2024. Apart from coming with all the needed keys, including the NumPad, the Huntsman V2 keyboard comes with 4 multi-media keys and a multi-functional digital dial that can be really useful for editing and creative tasks.

The Huntsman V2 analog is also Razer's first gaming keyboard with analog switches, which means you can configure the actuation and reset points of each of the switches individually via the Razer Synapse software. It also comes with the Rapid Trigger feature that is available on the Wooting 60HE and the SteelSeries Apex Pro but at a much cheaper price.

Check out the Razer Huntsman V2 Analog on Amazon

6. Corsair K57 RGB Wireless

Layout	100% or Full-Size
Connectivity	Tri-mode - USB-C, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz RF w/ Slipstream Wireless
Switch	Mechanical Key Switches
Price	$109

Another great full-size keyboard that you can consider getting in 2024 is the Corsair K57 RGB Wireless gaming keyboard. Boasting per-key RGB featuring CAPELLIX LEDs, which shine brighter and consume lesser power than standard RGB LEDs, the Corsair K57 comes with 18 pre-set RGB effects to allow users to add that extra RGB flare to their gaming setup.

Additionally, the K57 RGB Wireless keyboard from Corsair comes with support for a tri-mode connection - wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz RF. The keyboard features Corsair's Slipstream wireless technology to deliver sub-1ms wireless connections. Moreover, the keyboard comes with six extra keys dedicated to macros that can be configured by users using the company's iCue software.

Check out the Corsair K57 RGB Wireless on Amazon

7. Keychron K2 V2

Layout	65%
Connectivity	Tri-mode - USB-C, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz RF
Switch	Gateron Mechanical Key Switches
Price	$99

Keychron is a popular mechanical keyboard brand that has designed some really great mechanical keyboards in the past years, and the Keychron K2 version 2 is no exception. Coming in under the $100 price point, this is one of the best wireless gaming keyboards that you can get in 2024. It is a 75% keyboard that supports both Windows and Mac systems.

Although it does not come with hall-effect switches much like most of the other options on this list, the Keychron K2 V2 comes with excellent overall build quality. Moreover, with support for three simultaneous wireless connections and a 4000mAh battery, this thing can connect with any of your devices and last for very long gaming sessions.

Check out the Keychron K2 V2 on Amazon

So, that wraps up our list of the 7 best gaming keyboards in 2024. If you have not checked out our lists of the best gaming mice and PCs of 2024, do check them out via the provided links.

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