Best Typing Keyboards 2025
What are the best typing keyboards on the market? A review.
A good typing keyboard can make an immense difference to your quality of life. However, choosing one out of the horde of options available can easily turn into a research intense project. In this post, we list the most important criteria and some of the best typing keyboards for PC desktops and Mac computers.
We tried to focus on the requirements of daily typing tasks be it in the office, doing freelance work, or a combination of typing and gaming. If you want to get some advice first on choosing the best keyboard, please jump down to the guide section.
Best Typing Keyboards 2025
| Logitech MX Keys | Keychron K1 | Das Keyboard | Razer Pro Type |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  |  |
| ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| approx. $149 | approx. $79 | approx. $129 | approx. $140 |
| View on Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
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Note: This list does not aim to be comprehensive. The order does not reflect our opinion on whether one board is better than the other.
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1. The Apple Magic
Like all Apple products, the Apple Magic keyboard (view on Amazon) is a beautifully designed piece of kit. However, it’s certainly not the only typing keyboard that can be used with a Mac, and it isn’t necessarily the best. Whilst it’s a joy to type on, it’s costly for what you get, and it’s slightly noisier than some of its direct competitors.
What do you get? It has an ultra low profile, and although you do hear the keys, they make a lovely subtle sound. Its scissor key switches have a very high actuation point, so it’s like typing on air. You have a choice between a full-size keyboard and a TKL style 78 key design that’s condensed to about the size of a 65% board. Finally, you get the satisfaction of just another beautiful piece of Apple equipment in your home or office.
What don’t you get? It isn’t backlit, which bothers a lot of people, especially those who type in darker environments and need to look at the keys while they type. They presumably leave out this feature to keep the weight down and save the battery life.
Apple says the battery lasts a month, which isn’t brilliant, but you charge it like a phone. Its noticeably less substantial than its competitors, and while this is a good thing for mobility, some people prefer a bit more heft.
Finally, it’s expensive, and while its direct competitors aren’t necessarily cheaper, they offer a bit more for the money. The older model sits around USD$129, which is vaguely reasonable, but the new one with Touch ID is USD$199, and the 65% version is $149.
Rating: ★★★★★☆ | Original Price: $199 with Numpad + Touch ID. $149 Touch ID
Info: View price on Amazon.
2. The Logitech MX Keys
A scissor key-switch typing keyboard (view on Amazon) that truly justifies its price. It’s the same price as the older Apple, so it has to compete directly, and boy does it!
Logitech makes sure its boards are all Mac compatible and have Mac key setup options, so it presents a distinct difficulty for the Apple keyboard because it’s more robust, just as good-looking, and far superior in terms of features.
It weighs 810 grams, which is significantly more than the 243 gram Apple. Even the MX Mini is 506 grams, so while it’s fair to say that this makes both iterations less transport friendly than the Apple, you get a good feeling of heft and quality with the added weight.
What do you get? Backlighting or more precisely Smart Backlighting. This thing not only senses ambient light and adjusts the brightness accordingly, but it also senses your proximity to it and dims when you leave the keyboard to save the battery. I love that!
The rounded cups in the keycaps are brilliant for typing, as is the low-profile, short actuation point, and very slight angle. You can get a specially designed wristrest for it, which is nice, though you probably won’t need it. You can opt-out and save some money.
It can be used across multiple devices, which is something Apple doesn’t do, and which is a significant selling point for many people. It works on just about any platform and has both USB and Bluetooth connectivity.
What don’t you get? Long battery life. If you thought Apple short-changed you for battery life, think again. This baby will only last 10 days if you use the backlighting feature. That said, if you turn the backlighting off, you get 5 months, which is five times the life of the Apple. Who’s shortchanging you now? It also uses a USB C charger, so you don’t need to run around buying AAA’s.
Rating: ★★★★★★ | Pricing: approx. $119
Info: View price on Amazon.
3. Logitech MX Keys Mini
The Logitech MX Keys Mini (view on Amazon) is very similar to the Apple in look and size, especially if you choose the Apple-like cooler scheme. Yes. There’s a list of three colors to choose from.
It has a dedicated mic mute button – very few typing keyboards have this, and in an age of remote meetings, it’s a brilliant addition. Also… an emoji button. Some people think this is ridiculous, but I use emojis because it’s 2025.
It has the same amazing lighting tech that the full-size one does, which is awesome, and it boasts the same battery charge figures, which is great considering how much lighter it is. If you like the mic and emoji thing and you need mobility, it’s an even better choice than the full-size offering. That’s probably why it’s the same price.
Rating: ★★★★★★ | Pricing: $99.00
Info: View price on Amazon.
4. Das Keyboard Prime 13
These people make keyboards, and they’re outrageously serious about it. Frankly, I was surprised to see it priced identically to the last three entries. I expected it to cost more.
This is the first mechanical competitor in this price range, and immediately, it gets the head start of being made like something forged in the fires of Mount Doom. They say it’ll do 50 million keystrokes, and I think this is rather modest. It’ll probably do a lot more.
What do you get? Energy saving, brightness-adjustable backlighting. It isn’t ‘smart’ like the Logitech, but it goes to sleep after ten minutes of no activity, which is a fairly unique feature. You also get a strong braided USB cord, which means no wirelessness, but also removes any concerns you may have about battery charging or replacement.
This is relevant because it’s the first typing keyboard on this list that can double up as a gaming keyboard. It comes with Cherry MX Brown switches, so it has a relatively pleasant actuation distance for a mechanical keyboard, and it’s reasonably quiet.
Even though the profile is slightly higher than I’d consider to be optimal, it’s a nice middle ground if you want the board to double up for gaming. It also has full N-key rollover and USB Passthrough (a USB port to plug other things into to connect to the computer).
What don’t you get? Mobility is tough with a cord, and USB passthrough doesn’t really make up for this fact. The cord also means there’s no chance of using it seamlessly between multiple devices. Additionally, and quite fundamentally, even though it sports MX Brown switches, it will be a bit noisier than the membrane equivalents. It’s Mac compatible but doesn’t have some of the Mac specific key options.
Rating: ★★★★★☆ | Original Price: $129
Info: View price on Amazon.
5. Razer Pro Type
Yes. It’s a bit more expensive than the last three (view on Amazon). But… wait till you see this thing. It’s in a league of its own in the looks department. I have no less than six Razer peripherals, and although their software can be mildly irritating at times, I live with it, because their products are superb.
What do you get? An outrageously gorgeous and bright backlight system. Mobility. It’s wireless and can connect up to four devices. It has fully programmable keys and 10 key rollover, both of which features make it ideal for gaming use as well as typing.
It has its own ‘Orange’ mechanical switch-set, which is like a slightly quieter MX Brown setup, so you get the tactile feel you need for typing and benefit from the reduced sound.
What not? The pretty white light comes at a cost. The battery only lasts 12 hours on Bluetooth with the backlights on. It goes up to 84 hours without backlighting, but having this thing and not using the lights is the same as leaving your supercar under a cover.
At 900g, it’s even heavier than the Logitech MX Keys, so mobility is slightly more of an issue compared to the Apple Magic. But being wireless still makes it a mobile product.
The one potential issue is that while mechanical keyboards are easy to clean, white keycaps can and do get filthy, and you never clean them as often as you should. You can use it on a Mac, but it doesn’t have software for Mac use or specific key options.
Rating: ★★★★★☆ | Original Price: $139
Info: See product and price on Amazon.
6. Keychron K1 (v5)
This is a fascinating little keyboard, not only because it’s extremely compact, but because it’s significantly less expensive than the competition (at USD$79), and it’s got a very interesting design. Weirdly, for something so compact and inexpensive, it’s a mechanical typing keyboard.
It gets around the difficulty of low actuation points and high-profile keys by shortening the entire switch mechanism. They use low-profile ‘Gateron’ mechanical switches, which have a considerably higher actuation point than normal mechanical switches.
However, they also offer an upgrade to low-profile optical switches that reduce the distance of travel even further and are blindingly fast. If you’re going to be entering any speed typing contests, this is the board you want to be using.
What do you get? It’s basically like the ‘build-a-bear’ version of a typing keyboard because you get to choose from a list of three low-profile mechanical switch types or five different optical switch types. That’s eight options off the bat.
You can choose the precise feel you’re going for, and if you don’t like it, you can just choose again and buy a new set of keys for $20. The optical switches are very quiet, and so is the Red Gateron option. The blue and brown Gateron switches are a bit noisy, but some people like this, so it’s good to have the option. On top of this, it’s one of the best typing keyboards with RGB backlighting, it’s wireless and charges with USB-C.
What don’t you get? Although it can connect to three devices, it doesn’t have its own wireless receiver, so Bluetooth is necessary. It has no software, so it isn’t as customizable in this respect, and you’ll find that some Mac and even windows functionality may be hampered very slightly by this. The battery life is about 38 hours with backlights on and 110 when they’re off, which isn’t very long, but it’s not the worst in the lineup.
Review: ★★★★★☆ | Original Price: $79
Info: View prices on Amazon.
7. Logitech Pop Keys
What if you actually like a bit of noise when you’re typing, and you’re into funky retro designs. Enter the Logitech Pop Keys (view on Amazon). This is for people who want ultra-modern functionality with a retro design and feel.
It’s a fully mechanical wireless TKL typing keyboard that looks like a space-aged typewriter with five emoji keys running down the side. Yes… dedicated emoji keys. There are four emojis, and one to open an emoji menu on your computer. If you don’t like them, there are four different ones in the box that you can swap to.
What do you get? Clicky tactile switches with a decent actuation point. Cross-compatibility between PC and Mac, and the ability to connect to three devices at the same time. It has low-energy Bluetooth, and a wireless receiver (if you want).
The F5 button doubles as a shortcut to the snipping tool on windows, and the F6 button doubles as the brilliant mic muting button you see on the MX Keys Mini. You can also remap the keys using the very user-friendly software.
What don’t you get? Backlighting. Why? Because of AAA batteries. But they last for 3 years, so it’s difficult to complain. With 779g it’s heavier than most other products listed here. But it’s still a fairly mobile product. It’s noisier than its membrane counterparts, but in this instance, that’s the point.
Review: ★★★★★☆ | Price: approx. $100
Web: View latest price on Amazon.
8. Logitech ERGO K860
When we talk about the best typing keyboards, we’d be remiss if we left out ergonomic ones. I haven’t used one recently, but I liked the Microsoft one I used to have, though it suffered from slightly fuzzy actuation. This is no longer an issue with scissor keys.
Like most other Logitechs, it caters just as well for Mac users as it does for PC users, and it also sits in the USD$130 price category.
What do you get? Wireless mobility, extreme comfort (when you get used to it), the ability to tilt at a negative angle (which can take a lot of pressure off your wrists), and simultaneous multi-device connectivity. Great tactile actuation and almost no noise.
It even has a split space bar, which adds immeasurably to the benefits of the ergonomic split design. Yes… it uses AAA batteries but bear in mind that the estimated battery life is 2 years. So you can’t really complain.
What don’t you get? Backlighting. But it’s a small price to pay for two whole years of battery life. Also, it’s very big and heavy (1kg), so even though it’s wireless, it’s not for small desks, and you’ll need a massive bag and strong arms to carry it around.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) from spending too long straining your hands and wrists over a keyboard can be a real problem. Ergo typing keyboards are usually the solution. Once you’re used to them, it’s difficult to go back. So it’s a compelling option in its own right.
Rating: ★★★★★☆ | Original Price: approx. $130.
Web: View latest price on Amazon.
9. WhiteFox Mechanical Typing Keyboard
The WhiteFox is a mechanical typing keyboard that uses a QWERTY layout and is a collaboration between Matteo Spinelli (matt3o), Massdrop, and Input Club. It offers various layout options that can be customized. Though it offers all the keys required for a standard keyboard, it has a 65% layout, combining portability with efficiency.
The WhiteFox comes with a CNC anodized case made with aluminum to protect the keyboard when it’s not in use. It has rubber pads on the underside to avoid the WF sliding the desk when typing while preventing its outer plating from getting scratched. A white fox, which is the company’s logo, could be found in all parts.
The keys are the floating type, and they use the mechanical key switch mechanism. This is the best you can get on a typing keyboard and makes it suitable for fast typists and gamers. The WhiteFox uses a wired connection via a micro-USB cable. This makes it easy to plug and unplug the keyboard from the computer on the go.
Customizing the WhiteFox, both physically and internally, is easy. You can choose the layout you want it to ship with, and you can change the internal configuration of the keys with software applications. It is still among the best options available and is a great option for those who wish to combine functionality with elegance.
Review: ★★★★★★ | Price: approx. $169.
10. Keychron K2
The Keychron K2 (view shop) is a mechanical typing keyboard that produces an audible click when a key is pressed. This is something numerous users like. Not quite as slim as others, the Keychron K2 is nevertheless sleek, sophisticated, and minimalist.
The K2 features curved keycaps and Gateron switches. Another feature is the rubber feet that can be adjusted up to a six-degree angle for more comfortable typing. It can be configured with Gateron red, blue or blue switches. Each one of these switches results in a different “feel” to the keyboard, with more audible and resistant clicks to less audible and almost non-resistant keystrokes.
Connect your Keychron K2 with your Mac or iPad with a wired USB connection or via Bluetooth. There is even a device switch on the side of the keyboard that will make your Keychron K2 work with your Android devices and your Windows machines.
Expect a single charge to keep your typing keyboard going for about three weeks with auto sleep enabled. Many users find this feature troublesome though because it takes a while for the keyboard to wake up again if you have been away.
The K2 is still among the best typing keyboards for Macs if you want mechanical switches and wireless connectivity at an affordable rate. Different versions of the K2 but also K1 have been launched over the years, so keep an eye on the version numbers.
Rating: ★★★★★☆ | Original Price: $69 with 84-keys.
Web: View prices on Amazon.
Buying Guide and Criteria
Typing Keyboards – General Criteria
Types – There are two basic types of keyboards: Mechanical and Membrane. Mechanical typing keyboards use mechanical key switches that each have their own mechanism to send signals directly to your computer’s CPU.
Membrane typing keyboards are different in that the keys lie on a multilayered, pressure sensitive rubber membrane that sits over a circuit. When you press a key, the circuit registers the information before sending it to the CPU.
In some instances, the difference is negligible, in others… not so much. Here are some practical considerations:
Membrane keyboards add a layer of interference between cause and effect. But because most of us don’t type at the speed of light, the difference can’t realistically influence our decision as to which one of these keyboard types is better for typing.
Only serious gamers can claim that the speed and ‘polling rate’ (the frequency with which the data is transmitted between the keyboard and the CPU) are important.
Rollover – It stands to reason that most membrane keyboards can’t pull off the neat trick known as ’N-Key Rollover’ and their mechanical counterparts.
Basically, this is the ability to press multiple keys at the same time without the output being blocked. Many keyboards can’t handle multiple keys being pressed at the same time, and ‘ghosting’ occurs. This means that not all of the keystrokes are registered.
Why do we care about this? It’s useful to have rollover in gaming. If you are looking for the best solution that can double as a gaming one, it’s relevant.
Maintenance – On a mechanical keyboard, you can remove individual keys with relative ease and replace them; they’re considerably easier to clean; and if one breaks, it doesn’t affect the balance, because there isn’t a circuit that can get damaged or hindered in any way. Most mechanical typing keyboards are more or less indestructible, and membrane keyboards don’t really have an answer to that. But given the relative benefits of some membrane keyboards for typing, it isn’t a deal breaker.
Weight – Really? Is this a thing? Yes. Once you get a good keyboard, you’ll take it to work with you (especially if you’re a software engineer or a writer).
Noise – It sounds silly, but for me, this is almost the most important consideration for typing, especially if you share an office. Most mechanical typing keyboards are incredibly noisy. That’s okay for gaming, but not so much for typing. I’m a writer, and even the sound of my own typing on a mechanical keyboard drives me mad. Membrane keyboards are almost silent most of the time, and this is more important than you think.
Connectivity – Wired or Bluetooth? There are wired and wireless typing keyboards. The wired ones are the most common and use USB cords to connect to the computer. They are suitable for office work and use the least battery power. Wireless ones use either RF chips or Bluetooth for connection and don’t require cords. Most suitable for gamers and helps to avoid wire clusters. Uses a lot of power compared to the wired types.
Size and Profile
Typing keyboards come in different sizes and this can be important. The most common size is obviously a ‘Full Size’, which has 104 keys, but ‘Tenkeyless’ (or ‘TKL’) boards, that have 87 keys, are gaining rapidly in popularity, because they cut out the number pad, saving a lot of space and weight. This makes them much easier to fit into notebook bags.
While it’s true that some people use the number pad a lot (mainly for data capturing), it’s been discovered that for those who do, it’s actually better to have it on the other side. So a lot of data capturers use a separate number pad anyway.
Profile refers both to the height and angle of the keyboard itself, and the height and sculpting of the keycaps. Most typists find they prefer low-profile keyboards with low-profile keys.
Typing Keyboards – Three Layouts Around the World
QWERTY Keyboard
This is the most common layout and is called so because its first five letters are Q W E R T and Y. It’s mostly used by people who speak English and is available for Windows PCs and Macs. Most suitable for personal use.
DVORAK Keyboard
This is the second most-used layout. It earns its name from the inventor August Dvorak. The arrangement of the keys here makes it easier to learn and use than the QWERTY layout. DVORAK layouts are best suited for office/professional work.
AZERTY Keyboard
Often the layout of choice in most European and Spanish-speaking countries, the Azerty layout like the QWERTY keyboard is bequeathed its name from its first five letters, which are A Z E R T and Y. Supporting the use of accents this layout contains more keys than other layouts. This layout is the most complex type of layout and is suitable for using special characters not found in other layouts.
Key Switch Mechanism
Many do not consider this, but the response of the keys of the keyboard when typing matters a lot, at least in the long run. The mechanisms used in keyboard switches are:
Silicone Dome
This is the most basic form of key switches and is not too much in use now. Mostly found in those that come with new desktop computers and is somewhat similar to (but softer than) a typewriter. It requires a complete touchdown of each key to register a letter and is not suitable for fast typing.
Scissor
This mechanism is in use in most modern typing keyboards, especially those found in portable computers like laptops. It’s easier to use than the silicone dome type and doesn’t need you to press the keys all the way down before registering a letter. This type also lasts longer than the silicone dome.
Key-Switch Mechanisms
Looking at the different key switch mechanisms is worthwhile if you want to go the full mechanical route, but even then, for typing, what you normally want is a tactile response and a high ‘actuation point’. This is the point in the travel of the key at which the keystroke is registered. The higher this point, the less work you’re doing per keystroke and the faster your typing is likely to be.
It’s worth pointing out that the best membrane typing keyboards are practically ‘hybrids’. They use a ‘scissor’ key-switch over the membrane, which has a very high actuation point that counteracts the problem of poor feedback that plagues cheap membrane typing keyboards.
Mechanical typing keyboards are most suitable for very fast typists but aren’t budget-friendly. They are also suitable for gamers.
Typing Keyboards 2025 – Summary
Although I don’t think any of the typing keyboards in the list are necessarily ‘better’ than any others, I believe that the best overall option is the Logitech MX Keys (or MX Keys Mini, if you don’t need a number pad). But these things are subjective. They’re all great – go with the one that grabs you!
Alternatively, the WhiteFox still represents a great design, customizable features, and a mechanical switch. If you are in the market for a universal keyboard, you may consider the Keychron K1 and K2 or the Logitech Ergo K860.
The critical factor to consider when choosing a typing keyboard is how well it fits your style; how comfortable you feel typing and how well it suits your reasons for buying a keyboard.
What do you think? Have your word in the comments below.
Further resources: How to Type Fast | Wikipedia | History of QWERTY | What are key switches? | Comparing Switches
Credits: Product images by Logitech, Keychron, Razer, Apple, WhiteFox Kono
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