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27 keyboards under $300 from Logitech G, ASUS, Keychron and more. Most cost $230 to $299, and half cost less than $283.

Top brands: Keychron (4)

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 22:24 PST - Details
Corsair

Wired, Mechanical

+8000 Hz polling rate for very fast input response
+Hot-swappable switches for easy switch changes
+Backlit keys with RGB lighting
−Wired connection only
$299.99-14%List: $349.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:24 PST - Details
Lenovo

Wired, Mechanical, linear

+Hot-swappable switches for easy switch changes
+Linear switches with a smooth key press
+1000 Hz polling rate for fast input response
−Wired connection limits placement
$273.47-9%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details
RazerSpec score 8.9

75%, Wireless

+75% layout keeps arrow keys while saving space
+Hot-swappable switches allow easy switch changes
+Wireless connection for cable-free desk setup
$279.99-7%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:07 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
GravaStarSpec score 9.5

96% to 98%, Wireless, Mechanical, linear

+Near-full 96% to 98% layout with extra keys
+Wireless connection with no cable clutter
+Tri-mode connectivity for multiple devices
$259.95
as of 11/04/2026 15:09 PST - Details
SteelSeries

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

+Tenkeyless layout saves space without removing the number pad
+Magnetic Hall effect switches for adjustable actuation
+Designed for gaming use
−Wired-only, so no wireless option
$283.39
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
Rkuvpae

Wired, Membrane

+Keyboard and mouse included in one bundle
+Wired connection for no battery charging
+Backlit keys for low-light use
−Membrane switches have less tactile feedback than mechanical
−Wired cable limits desk placement
$279.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
Rkuvpae

TKL (80%), Optical

+Compact TKL layout saves desk space
+Hot-swappable switches for easy switch changes
+Optical switches for fast actuation
−No number pad
$291.29
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
Cyber Records

65%, Wired, Mechanical

+Compact 65% layout saves desk space
+Backlit keys for use in low light
+8000 Hz polling rate for very fast input response
−65% layout has no dedicated function row or number pad
−Wired only with no wireless option
$295.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:28 PST - Details

Membrane

+Backlit keys for use in low light
+Includes a mouse in the set
+Designed for gaming use
−Membrane switches rather than mechanical switches
$284.81
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
Feiyx

Full size, Wired, Mechanical, clicky

+Full size layout with 104 keys
+RGB LED backlighting with adjustable effects
+Clicky switches provide audible key feedback
−Wired connection limits placement flexibility
−Large footprint needs more desk space
$285.79
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
JSJT

60%, Wired, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Compact 60% layout for desk space
+Hot-swappable switch sockets
+Magnetic Hall effect switches
−Wired connection only
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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

Wired, Mechanical

+Full-size keyboard with full key set
+Mechanical switches for tactile key feedback
+Backlit keys for low-light use
−Wired connection limits desk placement flexibility
$275.18
as of 11/04/2026 19:07 PST - Details
Roccat

Wired, Mechanical

+Wired USB connection for no battery charging
+Backlit keys for low-light use
+Linear red switches for smooth keypresses
−Wired cable limits desk placement
$286.34
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 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
Dry Studio

96% to 98%, Wireless, Mechanical, linear

+Tri-mode connection with 2.4G, Bluetooth and wired options
+Hot-swap switches allow switch changes
+Linear switch feel
$295.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:07 PST - Details
Logitech G

Mechanical

+Mechanical switches for a tactile typing feel
+Red backlighting for low-light use
+Built for gaming use
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 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
Dry StudioSpec score 8.4

75%, Wireless, Mechanical

+Mechanical switches for tactile key feedback
+Compact 75% layout saves desk space
+Hot-swappable switches let you change switches without soldering
$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:03 PST - Details

Wired

+Backlit keys for use in low light
+Wired connection with no battery needed
+Designed for gaming use
$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details

Mechanical

+Per-key RGB illumination with customizable lighting
+Mechanical switches for a tactile typing feel
+Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy frame
$278.34
as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details
SteelSeries

Wired, Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Adjustable actuation for customized key response
+Magnetic Hall effect switches
+Backlit keys for typing in low light
$292.86
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

keyboardSizeConnectionSwitchesSpec scorePrice
Mechanicaln/a$242.33
as of 11/04/2026 22:24 PST - Details
WiredMechanicaln/a$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:24 PST - Details
WiredMechanicaln/a$273.47
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details
75%Wireless8.9$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:07 PST - Details
65%WiredMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
96% to 98%WirelessMechanical9.5$259.95
as of 11/04/2026 15:09 PST - Details
TKL (80%)WiredMagnetic (Hall effect)n/a$283.39
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
WiredMembranen/a$279.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
TKL (80%)Opticaln/a$291.29
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
65%WiredMechanicaln/a$295.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:28 PST - Details

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