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15 keyboards under $500 from Logitech, Contour, Newdesy and more. Most cost $411 to $499, and half cost less than $462.

Feiyx

Wired, Mechanical

+RGB LED backlighting with adjustable lighting effects

+Mechanical switches for tactile key feedback

+Compatible with both Windows and Mac computers

−Wired connection limits placement flexibility

$477.05

as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details

Wired

+Includes a mouse in the set

+RGB backlighting for low-light use

+Wired USB connection for stable input

−Wired connection limits placement flexibility

$440.08

as of 11/04/2026 15:06 PST - Details

Mechanical, clicky

+Mechanical switches for tactile key feedback

+RGB LED backlighting

+Compatible with both Windows and Mac

−Clicky switches are loud for shared workspaces

$411.35

as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details

Azeron

Magnetic (Hall effect)

+Magnetic Hall effect switches for durable key sensing

+Programmable one-handed layout for gaming

+Built-in elite joystick for movement control

$431.00

as of 11/04/2026 13:05 PST - Details

+Customizable keys for tailored controls

+Dedicated multimedia keys for quick access

+Backlit keys for low-light use

$418.18

as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details

Mechanical

+Mechanical switches for a tactile typing feel

+Rainbow LED backlighting for low-light use

+104 anti-ghosting keys for reliable multi-key input

$411.56

as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details

NCRD

Full size, Wired, Mechanical

+Full-size layout includes a dedicated number pad

+Mechanical switches for tactile key feedback

+Rainbow backlighting for low-light use

$461.94

as of 11/04/2026 18:08 PST - Details

Realforce

Full size, Capacitive (Topre)

+Full size layout with a dedicated number pad

+Gaming keyboard with capacitive Topre switches

+English layout for standard typing

$469.59

as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details

Feiyx

Wired, Mechanical

+Full size layout with dedicated multimedia keys

+RGB backlighting for low light use

+Mechanical switches for tactile key feedback

−Wired connection limits placement flexibility

−Large footprint needs more desk space

$499.99

as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details

Wired

+Includes a mouse and mouse pad in the set

+RGB backlighting for low-light use

+Wired connection for stable input

−Wired connection limits placement flexibility

$401.81

as of 11/04/2026 15:06 PST - Details

KouRy

Wired

+RGB backlighting for a customizable look

+Includes a mouse in the set

+Wired connection with no battery to charge

−Wired connection limits desk placement

$466.92

as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details

NCRD

Wired, Mechanical

+Ultra-slim body for a low desk profile

+Mechanical switches for tactile key feedback

+Backlit keys for low-light use

$470.70

as of 11/04/2026 18:08 PST - Details

Logitech

+Built for gaming use with dedicated gaming features

+Designed for PC gaming setups

$499.00

as of 11/04/2026 17:08 PST - Details

MSI

+Gaming-focused keyboard and mouse combo

+MSI Vigor GK30 is a dedicated gaming peripheral set

$446.88

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Logitech

$499.99

as of 11/04/2026 17:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

Connection	Spec score	Price
Wired	n/a	$477.05 as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
Wired	n/a	$440.08 as of 11/04/2026 15:06 PST - Details
	n/a	$411.35 as of 11/04/2026 00:47 PST - Details
	n/a	$431.00 as of 11/04/2026 13:05 PST - Details
	n/a	$418.18 as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details
	n/a	$411.56 as of 11/04/2026 17:10 PST - Details
Wired	n/a	$461.94 as of 11/04/2026 18:08 PST - Details
	n/a	$469.59 as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Wired	n/a	$499.99 as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
Wired	n/a	$401.81 as of 11/04/2026 15:06 PST - Details

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