Best Gaming Keyboards Under $100
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Need a good keyboard under $100? We’ve picked the best ones (all mechanical) with features like RGB lighting, durable builds, and fast switches. Let’s take a look!
Our Rating: 8.2
Category: Versatile
The Keychron K4 Version 2 is a great compact keyboard with wireless features. It has a 96% layout, so you get a number pad without taking up too much space. The Gateron Brown switches feel smooth and are perfect for gaming or work.
Pros
Dual connectivity (Bluetooth & USB-C)
Tactile and quiet Gateron Brown switches
Excellent battery life with 4000 mAh battery
Cons
Lacks RGB (only white LED backlight)
Some users may find key spacing cramped
Redragon K552 Kumara
Our Rating: 8.5
Category: Gaming, Portable
The Redragon K552 Kumara is a great budget mechanical keyboard. It has a compact tenkeyless design with clicky Outemu Blue switches for gaming. The RGB lighting are cool too with a metal frame.
Pros
Compact tenkeyless design saves desk space
Vibrant, customizable RGB lighting
Solid build with a metal frame
Cons
Wired-only connection
Outemu Blue switches can be loud for shared spaces
Our Rating: 8.0
Category: Gaming, Portable
The Royal Kludge RK61 is a compact 60% keyboard with Bluetooth and wired options (great for minimalist or portable setups). It has RGB lighting, multiple switch choices, and pairs with several devices, but it doesn’t have dedicated arrow keys.
Pros
Bluetooth and wired options
Compact, space-saving 60% layout
Customizable RGB backlighting
Cons
Lacks dedicated arrow keys
Keycaps may wear down faster
Tecware Phantom 8y
Rating: 8.3
Category: Gaming, Office
The Tecware Phantom 87 is a tenkeyless keyboard with RGB lighting and hot-swappable switches, letting you customize keys easily. It has a compact design and durable PBT keycaps which make it great for both gaming and office use.
Pros
Hot-swappable switches for easy customization
Durable PBT keycaps
Bright, customizable RGB lighting
Cons
Wired-only model
Outemu switches aren’t as premium as Cherry MX
Rating: 8.4
Category: Gaming/Office
The Logitech K845 is a full-sized mechanical keyboard with white backlighting and durable TTC switches. Its aluminum top plate makes it sturdy and a great choice for those who don’t need or care about RGB lighting.
Pros
Durable aluminum top plate
Full-sized layout with number pad
White backlighting suited for work environments
Cons
No RGB lighting
Wired-only connection
