Top 10 best gaming keyboards in 2024. Part 1

If you want a competitive edge or just want to dabble with RGB lighting, you definitely need one of the best gaming keyboards out there. While older brands like Corsair, SteelSeries, and Razer still make great gaming keyboards, in 2024 the competition is pretty stiff, and smaller brands are always looking to push the gaming keyboard market forward.

Want to buy a keyboard or just know what’s on the market right now? Then read our article.

Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96

Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 defies logic. For 15,000 rubles, Asus offers one of the best sounding and feeling keyboards on the market, as well as premium wireless connectivity, a comfortable wrist rest, RGB backlighting on every key, and great switches.

Asus ROG Strix Strix Strix Strix Scope II 96

There are things that help the Strix Scope II 96 achieve these results. It’s the polyurethane foam that absorbs the hollow ping that characterizes most gaming keyboards. This factor allows you to get the best possible feel when typing or gaming. And the gadget doesn’t come at an exorbitant price.

Besides the feel, Asus chose a 96% layout for this keyboard, which saves a lot of space. You get all the keys available on a full-size keyboard, but they’re spaced closer together. It doesn’t seem like a big difference, but the Strix Scope II 96 is actually smaller than a regular keyboard.

With a unique layout and a great gaming experience, the ROG Strix Scope II 96 can be highly recommended. It meets all of the gaming keyboard specifications we want to see, and far surpasses other options at the same price point.

And it’s a great value for the money.

HyperX Alloy Origins Core

HyperX Alloy Alloy Origins Core — is an unassuming mechanical gaming keyboard, which means one thing: it’s cheap. The keyboard costs around 8,000 rubles.

HyperX Alloy Origins Core

There’s all the essentials: real mechanical switches, RGB lighting, and an aircraft-grade aluminum chassis. You have a choice of linear, tactile, and click switches, so you can find a model for work, play, and whatever else your heart desires.

Anything you need is here.

Alloy Origins Core also has plenty of perks, including built-in profile storage, macro support, and a detachable USB-C cable. It doesn’t come with a wrist rest or dedicated media buttons, but given the price, you wouldn’t expect it to.

Alloy Origins Core also has a lot of perks, including built-in profile storage, macro support, and a detachable USB-C cable.

Asus ROG Azoth

It’s rare that an off-the-shelf keyboard can rival the best custom keyboards, but the Asus ROG Azoth has done just that. It delivers a nearly unrivaled typing experience, with an incredibly durable construction, soft and comfortable key pads, and very quiet operation. The silicone grip cushions every press without compromising accuracy or typing speed, and all the large keys have stabilizers so they feel the same no matter where you’re pressing.

Switches — These are Asus NX’s own switches, linear red, tactile brown or clicky blue. They’re nice, but nothing in particular stands out. Fortunately, this keyboard is easy to customize, so you can buy your favorite brand of switches and put them into this keyboard with extensive customization options. Wireless functionality is also a nice addition, with 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity options allowing you to create a gaming space with minimal wires. Battery life lasts for days of use.

Battery life is good.

The small OLED display in the corner — a nice touch. It’s a bit of a gimmick, but it can display useful information – like the temperature and speed of the PC’s fans. If you want, it can play custom animations or display any text you want.

The OLED display on the corner is a small gimmick, but it can display useful information like the temperature and fan speed of the PC.

The keyboard costs about 20,000 rubles. It’s an expensive fee, but the gadget is definitely worth its money.

And it’s worth it.

Keychron Q1 HE

The Keychron Q1 —keyboard is legendary, and the new «HE» model is even better. The Q1’s comfortable 75% layout, excellent build quality, and seemingly endless customization options are complemented by Hall-effect magnetic switches. These switches provide near-instant response, making them indispensable for gaming.

The switches on this keyboard are made by Gateron, and they use two opposing magnets. You can customize where each key is triggered based on the distance between the two magnets, down to as little as 0.1mm. You can also set multiple commands for a single key, activating them at different points when you press and release the switch.

It’s a useful feature, but Keychron manages to add magnetic switches while retaining the excellent typing experience of the original Q1. It still uses cardboard foam and double padding for quiet typing.

The expected elements are also here, including support for Windows and macOS, wireless connectivity via Bluetooth or 2.4GHz, and a dedicated metal volume wheel. Keychron manages to balance the line between mainstream and enthusiast keyboards, and the Q1 HE shows how the company maintains that very balance. It’s perfect from the moment you buy it, but you can customize it if you want.

The gadget costs about 22,000 rubles.

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless

TheSteelSeries Apex Pro Mini — is an unassuming 60 percent keyboard, but underneath its simple appearance are a lot of interesting features. It utilizes SteelSeries Omnipoint 2.0 switches, which allow you to programmatically adjust the actuation speed from 0.2mm to 3.8mm.

For gamers who require split-second response times, adjustable actuation makes a huge difference. At its lowest position, you just swipe your finger across the switch to register a press, making it easy to perform quick double-taps.

Apex Pro Mini —s a great gaming keyboard beyond its unique mechanical switches as well. It works in low-latency 2.4GHz wireless mode, via Bluetooth or a wired connection, and SteelSeries GG software lets you customize macros, reassign keys, and more.

Apex Pro Mini is a great gaming keyboard, too.