One of the fundamental accessory for a true PC gamer is the gaming keyboard, along with in combination with the gaming mouse, is able to determine your victory or your failure. For this reason, it is important to choose a quality keyboard that is able to guarantee maximum performance in the game. However, many users like to give an RGB touch to their components, in order to make their position more appealing. In this guide, we offer you our selection of the Best RGB gaming keyboard.

How to choose an RGB gaming keyboard?

In the current market, there is a myriad of gaming keyboards. Some are really good, others are passed off as accessory dedicated to gaming only because they have RGB lighting.

For this reason, it is important to analyze some features that allow you to bring home a very good product. The gaming keyboards that we propose in this guide, in addition to being compatible with Windows PCs, are also gaming keyboards for Mac.

Keys

It is said that a good mechanical keyboard is necessarily also a good gaming keyboard. Therefore, the first distinction is concerned about the type of key, which can be a membrane, mechanical or mem-chanelal.

Keypads with membrane keys are very cheap but do not guarantee an optimal response time like that of mechanical keyboards. However, those of with an excellent quality, such as Logitech and Cooler Master, defend themselves very well from their most performing competitors.

Mechanical keyboards are much more expensive but guarantee excellent accuracy and response time. Furthermore, in the event of a malfunction, it is sufficient to replace the faulty button and not the entire keyboard. A mechanical keyboard is dedicated to gaming, however, is not said to be suitable for typing.

Mem-chanical keys, on the other hand, are hybrid keys, which mount a membrane as a sensor and the same mechanism for actuating the mechanical keys. Keypads with hybrid keys are cheaper than mechanical ones, but guarantee a better response than membrane ones. In short, it is a good compromise between the two types seen previously.

Switch

If you decide to opt for a mechanical keyboard, you must also consider the choice of switches. There are different types of switches and each has different features that meet the tastes of each user. They need to crush a certain implementing force, to switch a pre-determined stroke from the rest of the state to that point where the signal is sent and an auditory reaction that changes according to the type of switch.

Many manufacturers, such as Logitech and Razer, prefer to adopt proprietary switches produced by the company itself. Most manufacturers, on the other hand, prefer to adopt the switches produced by Cherry. The Cherry MX series is the most famous in the world of mechanical keyboards and one of its most popular variants is the Cherry MX Red, designed specifically for the most demanding gamers.

In addition, there are some manufacturers that use the Outemu switches, a very economical variant of the classic Cherry MX.

The choice of the type of switch depends exclusively on your needs.

Ergonomics

A good gaming keyboard must be able to guarantee excellent ergonomics, so as not to tire the gamer during the most intense sessions. For this reason, some mid-high-end keyboards include a handy wrist rest in the box.

Best Low-end RGB Gaming Keyboards

Cooler Master Masterkeys Lite L

It is one of the best gaming keyboard and mouse combo for quality/price ratio. It has the mem-chanical hybrid keys proprietary to Cooler Master, which offer a tactile feedback that is very close to that of mechanical keyboards. The keys have a good response and behave very well even during the most intense gaming sessions.

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The build quality is definitely above average and the supports located below the keyboard allow you to attach it to your desk. It also enjoys an RGB lighting with many effects that can be changed using a specific key combination. You can change the type of effect, speed, and direction. However, there is no software that allows you to change the RGB lighting to set up macros.

ACGAM AG6X

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As a second model, we recommend the ACGAM mechanical keyboard, in particular, the model with the Blue Outemu Switches. One of the strengths of this keyboard is the build quality. It is equipped with 61 anti-ghosting keys that allow you to press several keys at a time with maximum precision. Very welcome the presence of a dedicated software thanks to which you can manage the RGB lighting and customize the programmable keys.

Best mid-range RGB Gaming Keyboards

Drevo Tyrfing V2

The Drevo Tyrfing V2 can be considered the best buy mechanical keyboards from gaming. This device is characterized by an excellent quality/price ratio. It has a very good construction quality and 5 programmable macro keys thanks to the dedicated software. The possibility of blocking the Windows key is very welcome, so as not to erroneously press it during the gaming sessions.

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This model is equipped with the Blue Outemu Switches. In addition, the keys are equipped with anti-ghosting technology, which allows you to press several keys simultaneously with maximum precision.

Logitech G213

It is one of the best Logitech gaming keyboard with mem-chanical keys on the market, suitable for both gaming and everyday use. There is a comfortable, non-removable integrated wrist rest, which guarantees excellent comfort during use. Besides the multimedia keys, you can customize the keys from F1 to F12 as customizable macro keys with the dedicated PC software.

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Moreover, being waterproof, it enjoys the resistance against possible drops of liquids. There is a 16.8 million color RGB lighting with effects that can be fully synchronized with other Logitech devices such as mouse and headphones. Thanks to the dedicated PC software you can change the customizable keys and the RGB lighting of the keyboard.

Corsair K55 RGB

This is an excellent gaming membrane keyboard made by Corsair. The keys are made very well and offer excellent feedback, both tactile and auditory. There are comfortable buttons that allow you to manage the audio. It is also equipped with 6 macro keys that can be programmed through special key combinations.

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In the package, there is also a comfortable palm rest that you can decide to use or not. Unfortunately, it does not have USB ports and audio jacks to connect other devices. In addition, there is no dedicated software that allows you to manage RGB lighting and customizable keys. The real strength of this device is the build quality it has.

Best high-end RGB Gaming Keyboards

Logitech G910 Orion Spark

This is a keyboard that mounts the Romer G mechanical switches, made by Logitech. The 1.5 mm drive allows you to receive inputs with up to 25% faster speed than rival keyboards. Thanks to Arx Control you can connect your smartphone or tablet, displaying game information and system statistics.

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The keyboard has an infinite number of customization possibilities. It is possible to customize 9 macro keys and the possibility to manage the RGB 16.8 million color lighting of every single key, which can be managed using the PC software. In addition. there is also a comfortable integrated non-removable wrist rest.

Corsair Strafe RGB

It is certainly one of the best Corsair gaming keyboards. The Strafe RGB features the popular Cherry MX switches in Brown, Red or Silent. The switches ensure maximum performance and durability, giving a gaming experience without equal. It offers 100% anti-ghosting, ensuring maximum accuracy even in the most intense gaming sessions.

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The FPS and MOBA kits of textured and shaped keys guarantee an excellent grip and a pleasant sensation to the touch, helping you to better recognize the keys you press. The CUE software allows you to customize each individual key and manage the RGB lighting of the keyboard, as well as synchronizing all Corsair peripherals with each other. In addition to the comfortable removable palm rest, we also find a useful USB pass-through that allows you to connect external devices directly to the keyboard.

Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2

Definitely one of the best Razer gaming keyboard peripherals currently on the market. This model reflects the entire range of gaming products made by Razer. Made entirely of metal, this Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 offers maximum performance even in the most extreme gaming sessions. The excellent mechanical switches owned by Razer are an excellent alternative to the well-known Cherry MX.

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The anti-ghosting allows you to press up to 10 keys simultaneously, ensuring a very good precision. Chroma illumination of 16.8 million colors allows you to customize the lighting of every single key with a myriad of possible effects. Obviously, it’s also a Mac-compatible gaming keyboard.