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11 keyboards under $250 from Logitech, GravaStar, Razer and more. Most cost $169 to $229, and half cost less than $180.

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 17:08 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
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 17:08 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 17:10 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
SteelSeries

Wired, Mechanical, clicky

+Mechanical switches for tactile key response
+Built-in OLED smart display for information
+USB passthrough for connecting extra devices
−Clicky switch feel may be loud for some
$153.82
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
Roccat

TKL (80%), Wired, Optical

+Tenkeyless layout saves desk space
+Optical switches for a mechanical-style gaming keyboard
+Backlit keys for low-light use
−No number pad for numeric entry
$169.74
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
MelGeek

60%, Wired, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Magnetic Hall effect switches for adjustable actuation
+8000 Hz polling rate for fast input response
+Hot-swappable switches for easy switch changes
−Wired connection only, no wireless option
−Compact layout omits a dedicated number pad
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details
Mchose

65%, Wired, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Hall effect magnetic switches for adjustable actuation
+8000 Hz polling rate for fast input response
+Compact 65% layout saves desk space
$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

keyboardSizeConnectionSwitchesSpec scorePrice
Full sizeWiredMechanicaln/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:08 PST - Details
60%WiredMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
65%WiredMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
WiredMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:08 PST - Details
WiredMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$247.40
as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details
TKL (80%)WiredMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:50 PST - Details
75%WiredMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$169.95
as of 11/04/2026 15:09 PST - Details
WiredMechanicaln/a$153.82
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
TKL (80%)WiredOpticaln/a$169.74
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
60%WiredMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details

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