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30 keyboards under $250 from Logitech, GravaStar, Razer and more. Most cost $164 to $229, and half cost less than $184.

Corsair

Mechanical

+Cherry MX Speed RGB silver switches
+Double-shot PBT keycaps for durable legends
+Backlit keys with RGB lighting
$242.33-16%List: $289.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 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 17:08 PST - Details
Razer

Mechanical, tactile

−Wireless not listed: 27 of the 51 here list one
$199.99-13%List: $229.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 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
$171.50-5%List: $179.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:06 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
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
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

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
Razer

TKL (80%), Magnetic (Hall effect)

+8000Hz polling: the highest polling of the 21 here
−Wireless not listed: 27 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
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
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
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
ASUS

65%, Wireless, Optical

+Tri-mode wireless connectivity for flexible use
+Backlit keys for low-light use
+Compact 65% layout saves desk space
−Compact layout drops dedicated navigation and arrow keys
$188.30
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 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
Iqunix

60%, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Compact 60% layout saves desk space
+Hall effect magnetic switches with adjustable actuation
+Rapid trigger for quick key response
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Turtle Beach

Full size, Wireless, Mechanical, linear

+Full-size layout with number pad
+Dual wireless connection via 2.4GHz and Bluetooth
+Hot-swappable switches for switch changes without soldering
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 PST - Details
Nuphy

75%, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Compact 75% layout saves desk space
+Magnetic Hall effect switches
+Knobs included for added controls
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 18:09 PST - Details
Uniqmag

Magnetic (Hall effect)

+8000 Hz polling rate for fast input response
+Magnetic Hall effect switches
+Backlit keys for low-light use
$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 PST - Details
AULA

75%, Wireless, Mechanical

+Compact 75% layout saves desk space
+Wireless connection for a cable-free desk
+Hot-swappable switches allow switch changes without soldering
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:05 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
75%WirelessMechanicaln/a$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
Mechanicaln/a$242.33
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - Details
Full sizeWiredMechanicaln/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:08 PST - Details
Mechanicaln/a$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
TKL (80%)WirelessMechanicaln/a$171.50
as of 11/04/2026 18:06 PST - Details
60%WiredMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
TKL (80%)WirelessMechanical8.4$158.13
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
WiredMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:08 PST - Details
75%WirelessMechanicaln/a$199.95
as of 11/04/2026 15:09 PST - Details
TKL (80%)Magnetic (Hall effect)n/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:50 PST - Details

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