Best 2023 Gaming Keyboards for materials quality

#1 ASUS ROG Azoth
4.8

Materials quality was praised for premium-feeling metal, plastics, PBT keycaps, and high-quality components, even with a plastic bottom for wireless performance.

Pros: durability, wireless performance

Cons: passthrough features, onboard memory

#2 Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
4.8

Materials quality was praised through aluminum, premium finishes, and strong material choices across several full-size reviews.

Pros: key stability, ease of switch replacement

Cons: compatibility, battery life

#3 Corsair K65 PRO Mini
4.5

Materials were received well, especially the aluminum plate and higher-quality PBT plastic.

Pros: volume control, key responsiveness

Cons: wireless performance, wrist rest quality

#4 ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless
4.3

Materials quality is generally good because of aluminum, PBT, foam, and premium-feeling parts, though some reviewers note plastic chassis elements.

Pros: per-key lighting control, wireless performance

Cons: rapid trigger support, analog input support

#5 Corsair K70 MAX
3.8

Materials quality was usually positive because of aluminum and premium finishes, but some reviewers felt the finish looked plastic or should have used more metal.

Pros: reliability, key responsiveness

Cons: desk space efficiency, wireless performance

#6 Corsair K70 Core
3.7

Materials quality was mixed: reviewers liked the metal or aluminum elements but repeatedly noted budget plastic and less premium construction.

Pros: per-key lighting control, compatibility

Cons: ease of switch replacement, hot-swappable switches

#7 Epomaker RT100
3.7

Materials quality is generally solid for the price, especially PBT keycaps and thicker plastic, but the plastic volume knob drew criticism.

Pros: noise level, acoustics

Cons: rapid trigger support, actuation consistency