Best 2023 Gaming Keyboards for noise level

#1 Epomaker RT100
4.8

Noise level is a consistent strength for the Sea Salt Silent version, which reviewers found extremely quiet and office-friendly.

Pros: noise level, acoustics

Cons: rapid trigger support, actuation consistency

#2 ASUS ROG Azoth
4.7

Noise level was praised as quiet or controlled, especially with red/silent-style switches and layered internal dampening.

Pros: durability, wireless performance

Cons: passthrough features, onboard memory

#3 Corsair K70 Core
4.4

Noise level was generally considered low for a mechanical board, with reviewers praising subdued, quiet, or less annoying operation.

Pros: per-key lighting control, compatibility

Cons: ease of switch replacement, hot-swappable switches

#4 ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless
4.3

Noise level is mostly positive because the board is quieter than expected, though one reviewer found it neither silent enough nor noisy enough for their taste.

Pros: per-key lighting control, wireless performance

Cons: rapid trigger support, analog input support

#5 Corsair K65 PRO Mini
4.2

Noise was viewed as controlled and pleasant rather than silent, with multiple reviews saying it was quieter or smoother than expected.

Pros: volume control, key responsiveness

Cons: wireless performance, wrist rest quality

#6 Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
3.2

Noise level varied heavily by switch: Green switches were often loud, while Yellow or damped variants were quieter or satisfying rather than distracting.

Pros: key stability, ease of switch replacement

Cons: compatibility, battery life

#7 Corsair K70 MAX
2.5

Noise level was the most common concern: many reviewers called the keyboard loud, clacky, rattly, or not quiet despite some exceptions.

Pros: reliability, key responsiveness

Cons: desk space efficiency, wireless performance