Best 2024 Gaming Keyboards for materials quality

#1 ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme
4.9

Materials quality was consistently praised, especially the aluminum body, carbon fiber plate, and premium-feeling construction.

Pros: key spacing, reliability

Cons: rapid trigger support, analog input support

#2 Glorious GMMK 3 Pro HE
4.9

Materials quality was highly praised, especially the all-aluminum chassis and heavy, quality-feeling construction.

Pros: materials quality, customization options

Cons: reliability, actuation consistency

#3 Keychron Q1 HE
4.8

Materials quality is strongly praised, especially the aluminum body, robust construction, PBT caps, and premium finishes, with only the copper variant's finish drawing a caveat.

Pros: key stability, frame rigidity

Cons: profile management, reliability

#4 Keychron Q5 HE
4.8

Materials quality was praised for the machined aluminum or metal body and the premium feel that comes from it.

Pros: cable quality, typing comfort

Cons: portability, switch options

#5 Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard
4.8

Materials quality was praised for its premium feel, aluminum construction, and overall high-quality presentation.

Pros: key stability, backlight brightness

Cons: rapid trigger support, wrist rest quality

#6 Corsair K70 PRO
4.8

Materials quality was praised where reviewed, especially for brushed aluminum, solid plastic, and a premium-feeling chassis.

Pros: per-key lighting control, key responsiveness

Cons: ease of switch replacement, battery life

#7 Keychron Q3 HE
4.8

Materials quality was repeatedly praised, especially the aluminum body, premium feel, sturdy construction, and included materials.

Pros: build quality, extra gaming features

Cons: switch options, hot-swappable switches

#8 Keychron K2 HE
4.7

Materials quality came through in praise for aluminum, wood, concrete, PBT, and overall premium-feeling construction.

Pros: wrist rest quality, onboard memory

Cons: per-key lighting control, switch options

#9 HyperX Alloy Rise
4.6

Materials quality is positive where evaluated, especially for the aluminum top plate and sturdy, flex-free frame construction.

Pros: compatibility, legend visibility

Cons: wrist rest quality, cable quality

#10 McHose GX87 Keyboard
4.5

Materials quality was praised for the aluminum case, smooth finish, premium feel, and solid components.

Pros: value for money, customization options

Cons: cable quality, portability

#11 Varmilo Muse65 HE Magnetic Keyboard
4.5

Materials quality was praised for the aluminum case and premium-feeling construction.

Pros: durability, key responsiveness

Cons: reliability, RGB customization

#12 ASUS ROG Falchion RX
4.5

Materials quality is positive, especially the metal top plate and premium feel, despite plastic being used elsewhere.

Pros: reliability, typing comfort

Cons: cable quality, wrist rest quality

#13 Logitech G915 X Lightspeed
4.3

Materials quality was mostly praised for aluminum, PBT, and premium finishes, though one reviewer felt the light body still seemed plasticky.

Pros: stabilizer quality, latency

Cons: ease of switch replacement, hot-swappable switches

#14 SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3
4.2

Materials were mostly praised for aluminum, matte finishes, and sturdy construction, but the Mini plastic-only case felt less premium.

Pros: key responsiveness, durability

Cons: passthrough features, analog input support

#15 Logitech G515 Lightspeed
4.1

Materials quality was generally seen as good for the price, especially the plastic and PBT keycaps, though not as premium as metal-bodied models.

Pros: latency, wireless performance

Cons: rapid trigger support, ease of switch replacement

#16 NuPhy Air60 HE
3.8

Materials quality was mixed: aluminum and PBT elements earned praise, while one reviewer criticized scratch-prone plastic and coatings.

Pros: frame rigidity, rapid trigger support

Cons: switch options, legend visibility

#17 Corsair K65 Plus
3.6

Materials drew mixed reactions: reviewers liked the premium feel from the plate and PBT caps but often wished for more metal or less plastic at the price.

Pros: latency, durability

Cons: legend visibility, rapid trigger support

#18 Glorious GMMK 3 HE
3.3

Materials quality depended heavily on configuration: metal/custom builds felt premium, while the stock plastic and keycaps were often criticized for the price.

Pros: RGB lighting quality, layout options

Cons: frame rigidity, value for money

#19 Logitech G PRO X Keyboard
2.4

Materials quality ranges from premium-feeling PBT and metal plates to complaints about basic plastic and unremarkable stock parts.

Pros: durability, per-key lighting control

Cons: noise level, sound dampening