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51 keyboards under $250 from Logitech, GravaStar, Razer and more. Most cost $161 to $239, and half cost less than $199.

Top brands: Logitech (7)Keychron (5)

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
KeychronSpec score 9.5

75%, Wireless, Mechanical, linear

+8000 Hz polling rate for very fast input response
+Wireless connection for a cable-free desk
+Ergonomic split design
−Switches are not hot-swappable
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
Ticktype

TKL (80%), Wireless, Mechanical

+Compact 80% layout saves desk space
+Mechanical switches for a tactile typing feel
+CNC aluminum case for a sturdy build
−Compact layout omits a dedicated number pad
$189.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
Keychron

TKL (80%), Wireless, Mechanical, linear

+Hot-swappable switches for easy switch changes
+Backlit keys for low-light use
+Linear switch feel for smooth keystrokes
−Tenkeyless layout has no dedicated number pad
$209.20
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
Logitech

Full size, Wireless

+Full-size layout with a number pad
+Backlit keys for typing in low light
+Wireless connection with no cable clutter
−Membrane-style keys, not mechanical switches
$208.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:08 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
Loeskii

Full size, Wireless, Mechanical, linear

+Full-size 108-key layout with a number pad
+Tri-mode wireless connection
+CNC aluminum body
$198.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 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
Glorious

96% to 98%, Mechanical

+Mechanical switches for a tactile typing feel
+96% layout keeps most keys in a compact footprint
+Prebuilt ISO layout ready to use
$163.10
as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
KeychronSpec score 9.5

75%, Wireless, Mechanical

+8000 Hz polling rate for very fast input response
+Wireless with 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.3
+Ergonomic split design
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
KeychronSpec score 9.5

96% to 98%, Wireless, Mechanical, linear

+8000 Hz polling rate for very fast input response
+Wireless connection for a cable-free desk
+Full 96% layout with numpad and arrow keys
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
Glorious

65%, Mechanical

+Compact 65% layout saves desk space
+Mechanical switches for tactile typing
+Prebuilt and ready to use
$160.89
as of 11/04/2026 15:08 PST - Details
Logitech

Full size, Wireless

+Full size layout with a complete number pad
+Wireless connection with no cable clutter on the desk
+Includes a mouse in the combo
$159.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:08 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
Mchose

Wireless, Mechanical, linear

+Wireless tri-mode connection for flexible use
+Hot-swappable switches for easy switch changes
+Compact layout saves desk space
$163.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

keyboardSizeConnectionSwitchesSpec scorePrice
65%WirelessOpticaln/a$188.30
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 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
75%WirelessMechanical9.5$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
TKL (80%)WirelessMechanicaln/a$189.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
TKL (80%)WirelessMechanicaln/a$209.20
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
Full sizeWirelessn/a$208.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:08 PST - Details
60%WiredMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details
60%Magnetic (Hall effect)n/a$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Full sizeWirelessMechanicaln/a$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 PST - Details

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