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Best Mechanical Keyboards 2026

Find the best mechanical keyboard for gaming, typing, and programming. From budget Hall Effect boards to premium wireless options, we compare typing feel, build quality, features, and value to help you find your perfect keyboard.

Updated 06-Feb-26

Top 11 Mechanical Keyboards Ranked

Quick Comparison

Compare scores across all evaluation criteria at a glance.

ProductOverallTyping FeelBuild QualityFeaturesConnectivityCustomizationValue
1ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme
8.8
9.0
9.5
9.5
9.0
9.0
5.0
2Corsair Vanguard Pro 96
8.6
8.8
9.0
9.5
7.5
8.5
7.0
3Keychron Q1 HE
8.6
8.8
9.0
8.5
8.5
9.0
7.5
4Wooting 80HE
8.6
9.2
8.0
9.0
7.5
9.5
8.0
5NuPhy WH80
8.4
8.5
8.5
8.5
9.0
8.0
7.0
6SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
8.4
9.0
8.5
8.8
8.0
8.5
6.5
7Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz
8.3
8.8
8.5
8.5
8.0
8.0
7.0
8Corsair K70 PRO TKL
8.2
8.5
8.5
8.0
7.5
8.5
7.5
9Epomaker HE80
7.8
7.5
7.0
8.2
8.0
7.5
9.5
10Gamakay x NaughShark NS68
7.6
7.8
6.5
8.0
7.0
7.5
9.8
11Logitech G PRO X TKL RAPID
7.6
8.0
8.0
7.5
6.5
8.0
7.5

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How We Evaluate Mechanical Keyboards

Our reviews are based on 6 weighted criteria including typing feel, build quality, features, and more. See our complete methodology for details.

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