Every review we have published, highest score first. S tier is 9.0 and up, A is 8.0 to 8.9, B is 6.5 to 7.9, C is below 6.5.
Best forCompetitive FPS and rhythm players who tune every key
The Wooting 80HE is the Hall effect keyboard other boards are still judged against: adjustable actuation from 0.1mm to 4.0mm, Rapid Trigger, true 8kHz polling and Wootility software that makes tuning easy. It is wired only and the 80 percent layout will not please every modder. Buy it if you play competitive shooters or rhythm games. Skip it if you want wireless or the lowest price.
Best forOffice typists who also want a rapid-trigger board for games
A strong one-board answer for people who type all day and play on the side. Rapid trigger, adjustable actuation and 1,000 Hz wireless are all here, and the typing sound is deeper than most gaming boards. It is heavy, the USB-C port sits on the side, and only proprietary magnetic switches fit. Esports players should look at faster boards.
Best forPeople who type all day and also play competitive games
The Azoth 96 HE is the nicest Hall effect keyboard to type on, with a dense metal frame, six layers of dampening and a screen that earns its place on a desk. Gaming speed is on par with cheaper boards, so you are paying for feel. Buy it if you type all day and game at night. Everyone else should save $100 or more.
Best forGamers who want Rapid Trigger and still need a numpad
The Vanguard Pro 96 gets you a proper Hall effect board with a numpad, an aluminum frame and 8,000Hz polling at $229.99. It is not the cheapest way into magnetic switches, and the LCD is more gimmick than tool, but few boards pair this feature set with such a compact body.
Best forFirst-time rapid trigger buyers who want a solid wired TKL
A competent first magnetic board that gets the important part right: rapid trigger and per-key actuation from 0.1 to 4.0 mm work as they should, and the metal-fronted build feels solid. It is wired only, noticeably loud, tied to G Hub and not the cheapest way into rapid trigger. Buy it if you want Logitech's ecosystem. Wooting is still the better tuning tool.
Best forPlayers who want a quiet, tweakable wired board with a wrist rest
A well-damped, hot-swappable 75% board that sounds better than its price suggests and comes with a wrist rest and a roller. It is wired only, and it has no adjustable actuation, so competitive players who want rapid trigger should look at a magnetic board instead.