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51 keyboards under $250 from Logitech, GravaStar, Razer and more. Most cost $161 to $229, and half cost less than $199.

Top brands: Logitech (8)Keychron (5)

GloriousSpec score 9.5

75%, Wireless, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Rapid trigger and Hall effect switches for quick, adjustable actuation
+8000 Hz polling rate for very fast input response
+Wireless connection with no cable needed
−Hall effect switches need a separate setup to tune
$199.99-32%Was: $294.64
as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
SteelSeries

60%, Wireless, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Compact 60% layout saves desk space
+Wireless connection for a cable-free desk
+Magnetic Hall effect switches for adjustable actuation
−60% layout has no dedicated arrow keys or number pad
$189.99-21%List: $239.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
Logitech G

Full size, Wired, Mechanical, tactile

+Wired connection with no battery to charge
+Tactile mechanical switches
+Full-size layout with a number pad
$169.99-15%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:01 PST - Details
Razer

Mechanical, tactile

−Wireless not listed: 28 of the 51 here list one
$199.99-13%List: $229.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
Elgato
−Wireless not listed: 28 of the 51 here list one
$224.99-10%List: $249.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:08 PST - Details
MSI

TKL (80%), Wireless, Mechanical, linear

+Mechanical linear switches for smooth keypresses
+Wireless connection frees up desk space
+Compact TKL layout saves desk space
$171.52-5%List: $179.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details
SteelSeries

60%, Wired, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Compact 60% layout saves desk space
+Magnetic Hall effect switches for adjustable actuation
+Backlit keys with RGB lighting
−60% layout has no dedicated arrow keys or number pad
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
Glorious

75%, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Rapid trigger and Hall effect switches for quick, adjustable actuation
+8000 Hz polling rate for very fast input response
+Hot-swappable switches for easy switch changes
−Wired connection only, no wireless option
$219.96
as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.4

TKL (80%), Wireless, Mechanical, clicky

+Wireless connection frees up desk space
+Hot-swappable switches allow switch replacement
+Backlit keys for use in low light
−Clicky switches can be loud for shared spaces
$158.13
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
Keychron

65%, Wired, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+8000 Hz polling rate for very fast input response
+Magnetic Hall effect switches with rapid trigger
+Ceramic case and keycaps
−Wired connection only, no wireless option
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
Logitech G

Wired, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Magnetic Hall effect switches for analog input
+Rapid trigger feature for fast repeated key presses
+8 kHz polling rate for high report speed
−Wired connection limits placement to cable reach
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:01 PST - Details
Logitech

Wireless

+Backlit keys for typing in low light
+Wireless connection with no cable clutter
+Includes a mouse in the combo
−Membrane-style keys, not mechanical switches
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:02 PST - Details
Logitech

Full size, Wireless, Mechanical, tactile

+Mechanical switches with tactile feedback
+Backlit keys for typing in low light
+Wireless connection with no cable clutter
−Full-size layout takes more desk space than compact boards
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:02 PST - Details
Logitech

Full size, Wireless, Mechanical

+Mechanical switches for a firmer typing feel
+Backlit keys for typing in low light
+Full-size layout with a number pad
−Keyboard only, no mouse included
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:02 PST - Details
GravaStar

75%, Wireless, Mechanical, linear

+Compact 75% layout saves desk space
+Wireless connection with no cable clutter
+Tri-mode connectivity: Bluetooth, 2.4GHz and wired
$199.95
as of 11/04/2026 15:09 PST - Details
Logitech

Wireless

+Backlit keyboard for typing in low light
+Wireless connection with no cable clutter on the desk
+Includes a mouse in the combo
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:02 PST - Details
Razer

TKL (80%), Magnetic (Hall effect)

+8000Hz polling: the highest polling of the 20 here
−Wireless not listed: 28 of the 51 here list one
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:50 PST - Details
KiiBoomSpec score 8.4

75%, Wireless, Mechanical

+Compact 75% layout saves desk space
+Wireless connection for a cable-free setup
+Hot-swappable switches allow easy switch changes
−Compact layout drops dedicated navigation keys
$169.99-15%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
GravaStar

Magnetic (Hall effect)

+8000Hz polling rate for fast input response
+Magnetic Hall effect switches
+Gaming keyboard with rapid trigger
−Wired connection only
$206.90-14%List: $239.90
as of 11/04/2026 15:09 PST - Details
be quiet!

TKL (80%), Wireless, Mechanical, linear

+Compact tenkeyless 80% layout saves desk space
+Wireless connection with no cable clutter on the desk
+Bundled mouse adds a pointing device in the same purchase
$178.92-13%Was: $205.58
as of 11/04/2026 13:06 PST - Details
GravaStar

Wired, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Magnetic Hall effect switches for adjustable actuation
+8000 Hz polling rate for fast input response
+Includes a coiled aviator USB cable
−Wired connection only, no wireless option
$247.40-10%Was: $274.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:10 PST - Details
GravaStar

Magnetic (Hall effect)

+8000Hz polling rate for fast input response
+Rapid trigger with Hall effect switches
+Includes an M2 mouse in the combo
$188.90-10%List: $209.90
as of 11/04/2026 15:09 PST - Details
be quiet!

tactile

+Tactile switches with a bump for typing feedback
+Bundled numpad and XL mousepad in one gaming set
+Gaming-focused design with a media dock
$242.82-7%Was: $262.08
as of 11/04/2026 13:06 PST - Details
Logitech

Wireless

+Ergonomic design for a more natural typing posture
+Wireless connection for a cable-free desk setup
+Includes a vertical ergonomic mouse
$213.98-7%List: $229.98
as of 11/04/2026 00:01 PST - Details
ASUS

96% to 98%, Wireless

+Wireless gaming keyboard with a 96% layout
+Includes a ROG Harpe wireless gaming mouse
+Compact layout that keeps a number-free footprint
$209.98-3%Was: $216.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
Razer

TKL (80%), Wired, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Tenkeyless layout saves space without a numeric keypad
+8000 Hz polling rate for very fast input response
+Hall effect magnetic switches with analog sensing
−Tenkeyless layout omits the numeric keypad
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:50 PST - Details
GravaStar

75%, Wired, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+8000Hz polling rate for fast input response
+Magnetic Hall effect switches
+Compact 75% layout saves desk space
−Wired connection only
$169.95
as of 11/04/2026 15:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

keyboardSizeConnectionSwitchesSpec scorePrice
75%WirelessMagnetic (Hall effect)9.5$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
75%WirelessMechanicaln/a$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
60%WirelessMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
Full sizeWiredMechanicaln/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:01 PST - Details
Mechanicaln/a$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
n/a$224.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:08 PST - Details
TKL (80%)WirelessMechanicaln/a$171.52
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details
60%WiredMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
75%Magnetic (Hall effect)n/a$219.96
as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
TKL (80%)WirelessMechanical8.4$158.13
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details

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