Choosing a gaming keyboard can be more complicated than you might think. Some models are designed to be durable, robust landmarks on your desk, whereas others are streamlined to take up as little space as possible. Then there are specs to consider like switches, input latency, and wired vs wireless connections, not to mention all the extra features that keyboards tend to come with like multimedia keys and RGB lighting. There is a lot to consider.
To help make the process easier, we’ve put together a list of our favorite gaming keyboards in 2024. While our top pick, the SteelSeries Apex Pro, can handle just about any scenario, you’ll find plenty of other options in various categories like the best TKL, wireless, and budget options, just to name a few.
Since this is a keyboard-focused list, we also took some time to focus on one of the most important factors when choosing a keyboard: the switches. Scroll down below the list for details on the differences between various keyboard switches.