Best 2023 Gaming Keyboards for gaming performance

#1 Corsair K65 PRO Mini
4.9

Gaming performance was strongly positive, especially for fast FPS play and compact desk setups, thanks to optical switches and the 65% layout.

Pros: volume control, key responsiveness

Cons: wireless performance, wrist rest quality

#2 Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
4.8

Gaming performance was consistently strong, with reviewers reporting smooth play, no stutter or delay, top-tier responsiveness, and macro advantages in games.

Pros: key stability, ease of switch replacement

Cons: compatibility, battery life

#3 ASUS ROG Azoth
4.8

Gaming performance received very strong praise, with reviewers calling it responsive, reliable, brilliant, and among the best gaming keyboards they had used.

Pros: durability, wireless performance

Cons: passthrough features, onboard memory

#4 ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless
4.5

Gaming performance is strongly praised across reviews, with repeated comments about responsive keys, strong wireless gaming behavior, and enjoyable play in competitive and casual contexts.

Pros: per-key lighting control, wireless performance

Cons: rapid trigger support, analog input support

#5 Corsair K70 Core
4.4

Gaming performance was consistently solid to excellent, with reviewers reporting responsive play and no major speed or registration issues in games.

Pros: per-key lighting control, compatibility

Cons: ease of switch replacement, hot-swappable switches

#6 Corsair K70 MAX
4.4

Gaming performance was usually excellent, especially for responsiveness and configurability, though a few reviewers said it did not transform their play.

Pros: reliability, key responsiveness

Cons: desk space efficiency, wireless performance

#7 Epomaker RT100
4.0

Gaming performance is good for casual and light competitive play, but intense FPS use can suffer with the soft Sea Salt switches.

Pros: noise level, acoustics

Cons: rapid trigger support, actuation consistency