Best 2023 Gaming Keyboards for size and form factor

#1 Corsair K65 PRO Mini
4.8

The compact form factor was praised as easy to adjust to and effective as a small-board offering.

Pros: volume control, key responsiveness

Cons: wireless performance, wrist rest quality

#2 ASUS ROG Azoth
4.4

The form factor was praised for being compact without sacrificing as much function as 60% designs.

Pros: durability, wireless performance

Cons: passthrough features, onboard memory

#3 Epomaker RT100
4.4

Size and form factor are widely liked because the RT100 keeps a numpad while remaining more compact than a traditional full-size board.

Pros: noise level, acoustics

Cons: rapid trigger support, actuation consistency

#4 ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless
4.0

Size and form factor are mixed-positive: many like the compact numpad layout, while others feel it is stuck between full-size and truly compact boards.

Pros: per-key lighting control, wireless performance

Cons: rapid trigger support, analog input support

#5 Corsair K70 Core
3.3

The full-size form factor pleased some users but was also criticized for taking up desk space and not fitting every setup.

Pros: per-key lighting control, compatibility

Cons: ease of switch replacement, hot-swappable switches

#6 Corsair K70 MAX
2.5

Size and form factor were a drawback for many reviewers because the keyboard is chunky, full-size, and large-footprint.

Pros: reliability, key responsiveness

Cons: desk space efficiency, wireless performance

#7 Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
2.5

Size and form factor were a frequent concern on the full-size version, which reviewers called very large, while compact variants helped portability.

Pros: key stability, ease of switch replacement

Cons: compatibility, battery life