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8 optical keyboards from Razer and ASUS. Most cost $148 to $329, and half cost less than $188.

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BrandASUS2Razer2Acer1Rkuvpae1Roccat1SteelSeries1
SizeTKL (80%)360%2Full size265%1
SwitchesOptical8
BacklitBacklit8
GamingGaming6
PriceUnder $1501Under $2003Under $2502Under $3001Under $4001$150 & above4$300 & above1
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Razer

60%, Optical, clicky

+60% layout saves desk space
+Optical switches for a clicky feel
+Backlit keys for typing in low light
No current price. Check it at the store.
SteelSeries

TKL (80%), Optical

+Tenkeyless layout saves space without removing the number pad
+Hot-swappable switches allow switch changes without soldering
+Backlit keys with RGB customization
$147.50
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 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
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
Acer

Full size, Wired, Optical

+Optical switches for mechanical-style key actuation
+Backlit keys for use in low light
+Full-size layout includes a number pad
−Wired connection limits desk placement
No price recorded yet.
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
ASUS

Full size, Wired, Optical, linear

+Full-size layout with a dedicated number pad
+Optical switches for a gaming keyboard
+Backlit keys for low-light use
$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
Razer

60%, Optical, clicky

+60% layout saves desk space
+Optical switches for a clicky feel
+Backlit keys for typing in low light
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

keyboardSizeSwitchesSpec scorePrice
60%Opticaln/aNo current price
TKL (80%)Opticaln/a$147.50
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
65%Opticaln/a$188.30
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
TKL (80%)Opticaln/a$169.74
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
Full sizeOpticaln/aNo current price
TKL (80%)Opticaln/a$291.29
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
Full sizeOpticaln/a$329.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
60%Opticaln/aNo current price

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