All the best gaming keyboards for keeping you on target

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Many gaming keyboard brands offer similar features, but serious gamers know what sets the best keyboards apart. If you're looking for something that can help you reach your peak gaming potential, you should keep your eyes peeled for a few key features.

Fortunately for those not in the know, we have lined up everything you need to know about gaming keyboards so that you can make an informed purchase decision. We're happy to help.

What should you look for in a gaming keyboard?

After much consideration, these are the most important factors when it comes to picking a gaming keyboard:

Switches: Keyboard switches — which sit underneath each key — pick up what you put down. Most gaming keyboards come equipped with one of a variety of different options for mechanical or membrane switches. The switches register your keystroke, so you want to make sure they function with speed and accuracy. Read more...

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BEST FOR FEATURES

Razer Hunstman Elite

The Razer Huntsman Elite is in the upper class of mechanical gaming keyboards.

• Key type: Opto-mechanical
• Size: 9.22 x 17.64 x 1.42 inches
• Features: Opto-mechanical switch, key stabiliser bar, magnetic wrist rest, multi-function digital dial, gaming mode, hybrid on-board memory and cloud storage, Razor Chroma-powered underglow

£199.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR TIGHT BUDGETS

Redragon K552

The Redragon K552 provides gaming quality for the price of a basic keyboard.

• Key type: Mechanical switches
• Size: 13.9 x 4.8 x 1.5 inches
• Features: Custom mechanical switches, rainbow LED adjustable lighting, metal and ABS construction, gold-plated USB connector, mechanical keys, 87 standard conflict free keys, multimedia keys, splash-proof design

£48.99 from Amazon

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BEST BUILD QUALITY

Corsair K95 Platinum XT

The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT has style and is built to last.

• Key type: CHERRY® MX SPEED Silver
• Size: 18.3 x 6.7 x 1.4 inches
• Features: Six dedicated macro keys, anodised aluminum frame, media controls with volume wheel, USB 2.0 pass-through, N-Key rollover, detachable wrist rest

£243.98 from Amazon

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BEST FOR NOISE

SteelSeries Apex 3

The membrane switches on SteelSeries Apex 3 provide a quieter gaming experience.

• Key type: Whisper Quiet membrane switches
• Size: 5.94 x 17.52 x 1.57 inches
• Features: 10-zone customisable RGB lighting, IP32 water resistance, 20-million key press durability, magnetic wrist rest, Discord in-game lighting notifications

£59.99 from Currys

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BEST FOR ILLUMINATION

HyperX Alloy Elite 2

The HyperX Alloy Elite 2 gives you a great deal at a decent price.

• Key type: HyperX Red linear switches
• Size: 17.5 x 6.9 x 1.5 inches
• Features: Low-noise switches, customisable lighting and function keys, game mode, media controls, HyperX Ngenuity gaming software, N-Key rollover, USB pass-through

£139.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR WIRELESS

Corsair K63

Game from the sofa without missing a step with the Corsair K63.

• Key type: CHERRY® MX Red mechanical
• Dimensions: 14.4 by 6.8 by 1.6 inches
• Features: High-speed wireless connection, Gold contact CHERRY® MX Red mechanical gaming key switches, detachable soft touch wrist rest, rechargeable battery, blue-lit LED, Corsair Utility Engine for macros and lighting effects

£119.99 from Amazon

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