Best 2024 Gaming Keyboards for value for money

#1 McHose GX87 Keyboard
4.9

Value for money was one of the strongest areas, with reviewers repeatedly calling the keyboard exceptional for its price and feature set.

Pros: value for money, customization options

Cons: cable quality, portability

#2 Keychron K2 HE
4.6

Value for money was broadly positive because reviewers saw premium Hall effect features and design at a reasonable price, even if not cheap.

Pros: wrist rest quality, onboard memory

Cons: per-key lighting control, switch options

#3 Logitech G515 Lightspeed
4.3

Value was generally positive because reviewers saw it as cheaper than premium Logitech alternatives while preserving most everyday strengths.

Pros: latency, wireless performance

Cons: rapid trigger support, ease of switch replacement

#4 NuPhy Air60 HE
4.2

Value for money was usually praised, especially versus other Hall Effect boards, but one negative review argued the price made little sense.

Pros: frame rigidity, rapid trigger support

Cons: switch options, legend visibility

#5 Keychron Q5 HE
4.1

Value for money was mixed: reviewers praised the premium package, but several also criticized the high price against cheaper or faster competitors.

Pros: cable quality, typing comfort

Cons: portability, switch options

#6 Corsair K65 Plus
4.1

Value sentiment was mostly positive at the launch price, especially versus pricier gaming boards, but some reviewers felt cheaper competitors outclass it.

Pros: latency, durability

Cons: legend visibility, rapid trigger support

#7 Keychron Q3 HE
4.1

Value for money was split: some reviewers felt the premium build justified the price, while others said cheaper rivals offered better value.

Pros: build quality, extra gaming features

Cons: switch options, hot-swappable switches

#8 Keychron Q1 HE
3.9

Value is split: many reviewers felt the premium price was justified by build and features, while others called it steep, overkill, or hard to justify in specific variants.

Pros: key stability, frame rigidity

Cons: profile management, reliability

#9 ASUS ROG Falchion RX
3.9

Value is mixed: many reviewers think the premium experience justifies the price, while others call the keyboard expensive or not especially affordable.

Pros: reliability, typing comfort

Cons: cable quality, wrist rest quality

#10 SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3
3.8

Value was the most divided category: many reviewers justified the cost, while others found the premium price hard to defend.

Pros: key responsiveness, durability

Cons: passthrough features, analog input support

#11 Corsair K70 PRO
3.8

Value for money was heavily mixed: many reviewers justified the premium price, while others called it high, only reasonable, or poor against alternatives.

Pros: per-key lighting control, key responsiveness

Cons: ease of switch replacement, battery life

#12 Logitech G915 X Lightspeed
3.5

Value for money was the most divided area: some reviewers said the feature set justified the price, while others found it overpriced against rivals.

Pros: stabilizer quality, latency

Cons: ease of switch replacement, hot-swappable switches

#13 Varmilo Muse65 HE Magnetic Keyboard
3.3

Value for money was split: some reviewers liked the $155 price, while another felt better value was available elsewhere.

Pros: durability, key responsiveness

Cons: reliability, RGB customization

#14 Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard
3.3

Value for money was divided: some reviewers justified the premium, while many said the high price needed discounts or more features.

Pros: key stability, backlight brightness

Cons: rapid trigger support, wrist rest quality

#15 HyperX Alloy Rise
3.2

Value for money is the biggest split: reviewers like the keyboard more on sale, but many criticize full MSRP against strong alternatives.

Pros: compatibility, legend visibility

Cons: wrist rest quality, cable quality

#16 Glorious GMMK 3 Pro HE
3.2

Value for money was mixed: reviewers saw premium features and customization value, but repeatedly emphasized steep or unrealistic pricing.

Pros: materials quality, customization options

Cons: reliability, actuation consistency

#17 ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme
2.8

Value for money was the central tradeoff: reviewers loved the keyboard's quality but repeatedly questioned or criticized its $500-class price.

Pros: key spacing, reliability

Cons: rapid trigger support, analog input support

#18 Glorious GMMK 3 HE
2.6

Value for money was the most common concern: reviewers praised the platform but repeatedly criticized the base price and costly upgrades.

Pros: RGB lighting quality, layout options

Cons: frame rigidity, value for money

#19 Logitech G PRO X Keyboard
2.5

Value for money is the most common concern, with many reviewers saying the boards are expensive for missing or niche features.

Pros: durability, per-key lighting control

Cons: noise level, sound dampening