Your keyboard is a very important part of your computer that can really make your gaming experience that much more enjoyable. Whether it is fighting to that last circle in the latest battle royale game or just seeking out a better typing experience, a good gaming keyboard is often a great investment these days with all the new features, responsiveness and style you get with the very best equipment (kind of like it would in a game!).
Shopping Tips
Before we get to the list of our top picks, here is a quick primer on shopping for keyboards.
- Mechanical vs Membrane: Nearly all true gaming keyboards are mechanical with quicker actuation, but they come with an increase in cost compared to membrane keyboards. Ditch the membrane if you can for the true ultimate typing and gaming experience.
- To RGB or not to RGB?: You can save some money by opting for single-colour backlit over the full RGB light show. The question you need to ask really is, do you like pretty lights?
- Tenkeyless or Full-size: There are a few size variants when it comes to buying keyboards. It all depends on portability, desk space, and preference if you want those extra arrow keys or numpad. This can also affect the cost.
- Find your switch: The most important part of getting a good keyboard to fit you is to find what type of switch you like. These switches will determine the sound and tactile feel of each click on your keyboard.
- In general:
- Quiet Tactile: Brown, Clear
- Loud Clicky Tactile: Blue, Green, White
- Linear (Quiet, no tactile): Red, Silver
- In general:
Our Picks
Razer Huntsman Elite – If you got the cash
Switches: Razer Opto-Mechanical Switches | Backlight: Chroma (RGB) | Type: Full-size
Pros: Attractive design • Ergonomic wrist rest • Opto-Mechanical switches
Cons: Expensive (RM900+)
The Razer Huntsman Elite introduces Razer fans to Opto-Mechanical switches. These switches use light to register your keystrokes for faster input, while still keeping that great clicky feeling of a good mechanical keyboard. Packed with an extra set of media controls, this sexy beast of a keyboard even has RGB lighting for its wrist rest.
Logitech G613 – Best Wireless
Switches: Logitech Romer-G | Backlight: None | Type: Full-size
Pros: Reliable wireless connectivity • Mechanical keyboard
Cons: Bulky • No backlight
Questionable: Extra keys on the left
Logitech makes some of the best wireless gaming peripherals around at a reasonable price. This keyboard will set you back RM300+, but it truly the only great choice for a wireless gaming keyboard at the moment. Using Logitech’s proprietary Romer-G switches, this keyboard might be a hit or miss for some, so do go try out the switches for yourself before buying.
The keyboard runs on two AA batteries, with up to a year of uninterrupted use, making this a great keyboard for portability as well.
Roccat Vulcan 100 Aimo – Best looking
Switches: Titan Brown | Backlight: Aimo (RGB) | Type: Full-size
Pros: Unique design • Great & fun lighting options • Comfortable switches
Cons: Difficult to get in Malaysia • Clunky software
This Roccat Vulcan 100 Aimo will set you back RM700+, but it truly looks and feels like a one of a kind keyboard. The titan switches have a transparent body, which truly lets the full RGB lighting shine through on the slim and sleek metallic aluminium-coated chassis.
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro – Best Compact
Switches: Cherry MX Red | Backlight: Red Only | Type: Tenkeyless
Pros: Slim compact design • Tried, tested and true Cherry MX switches • Detachable braided cord
Cons: Backlighting is unimpressive
Probably one of the best compact keyboards around, and it will cost you RM300+, but you can fork over some more cash if you want RGB backlights. Being tenkeyless, you will have plenty of desk space to use a mouse at low sensitivities without smacking your fingers into the side of your own keyboard.
Redragon K552 – Best Budget
Switches: Kailh Blue | Backlight: Red Only | Type: Tenkeyless
Pros: Low price • Mechanical switches
Cons: Not the nicest looking keyboard around
While the Redragon keyboard is not as sleek as the others on this list, the low price of RM100+ more than makes up for any shortcomings. A fully mechanical keyboard with backlit keycaps, there is not much more you can ask for. They do also have full-sized keyboard variants available.
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