Best Gaming Keyboards in the UK

The Corsair K70 ups the ante, outclassing even most premium models from most perspectives. From performance to aesthetics to comfort, this device comes out victorious against any competition. The keyboard looks great, so that's where we'll start.

First, the model's constructed from aircraft-grade anodised brushed aluminium frame. That means you can throw this 'board against the walls, slam without holding back when you suspect the competition is cheating or when the shots are not landing, you can put this device through the most inexcusable abuse without worrying about its safety. Now, we're not saying that the plastic matte keys and the RGB lighting modules inside will be able to withstand that abuse, so we might be somewhat exaggerating here but the housing can easily handle anything along these lines.

As you can tell, the keyboard looks brilliant, even compared to the company's previous high-end gaming models and most premium gaming keyboards. The RGB lights are vivid, the finish looks sleek and polished, even the bottom has this somewhat aggressive design that adds appearance points when you flip the keyboard. What's more, you can change every key's backlighting, which means the device offers endless customisation options.

A good gaming keyboard is no less important than the powerful graphics card or RAM. The Razer Ornata V2 is pretty much everything you’d want from one; easily customisable and backed up with a nice backlighting, it takes your gaming experience to an entirely new level (literally).

The mecha-membrane switches in this keyboard make it precise and comfortable to the touch with the nice clicky feedback. The keys are big enough for larger hands, and the full-size board gives you instant access to important functions. Whether you’re using it for fun or work, you’ll get exactly what you’re looking for.

Another big plus of the Ornata V2 is that it’s highly customisable. The media keys plus the multifunctional digital wheel give you the freedom to program, and you can tweak the brightness and volume with absolute ease. Amazing for the avid gamers who simply don’t have time to fuss with the keyboard.

If you want to tailor your keyboard even further, use the Razer Synapse 3 to map the desired functions. Make it match your play style 100% and give your gaming another welcome boost.

Looking for a keyboard that looks impressive and doesn’t drag out the response time? Enter the HK GAMING GK61 unit. It’s super-fast and extra practical, giving you the full RGB backlighting while you game.

To start with, this keyboard features the lightning-fast response, immensely helping you in shooters and other action titles. The Gatreon optical switches that swap without soldering or desoldering can be easily replaced with other optical units. They are mega durable, lasting for 100 million keystrokes. Additionally, the keys are shaped with curves to boost the comfort and accuracy.

Backlighting makes your gaming much more fun, and the 16.8 colour combinations let you tailor it to your unique tastes. There are multiple effects, and you’re free to adjust the brightness anyway you want. Make beating games more colourful (pun intended), and the keyboard will do the rest.

What’s more, this practical device can be used right out of the box. No drivers, just plug & play; exactly what you need to dive into the game as soon as the delivery arrives at your doorstep.

The Corsair K55 is almost three times less expensive than its relative that we've examined above, so expecting comparable specs is not something we'd recommend. That said, considering the mid-range price, the keyboard is pretty good, provided you do not mind membrane switches. With these switches, you have to push the button all the way through to make sure the input is registered and the command is executed, something that you cannot say about mechanical switches. What you also cannot say about mechanical switches though is call them quiet.

Not unlike most membrane switches, these keyboard's ones are practically silent, so you can game even with people sleeping metres away from you without disturbing them. Plus, they're pretty responsive (compared to membrane switches), meaning that you won't be forced to slam them to make sure the input has been registered. Apart from that, the model's shortcomings are limited to the 8-key roll-over, which is passable but not great by today's standards.

The device's construction is more than passable though, with dust- and spill-resistant IP42-rated housing guarding the circuitry against any accidents involving liquids and preventing any issues that arise from non-existent maintenance. While its plastic housing may not look the part, the model is pretty tough, so you can throw this one inside the backpack and bring with you to any LAN without fretting about what the road might do to the keyboard. You'll also be able to remove the wrist rest, making transportation more accessible and, when adjusted back to the keyboard, pampering the wrist with its soft texture that's both easy and pleasant on the skin.

The Logitech G213 Prodigy is not quite as prodigious as the name suggests but only because the model's predecessors were already pretty impressive to begin with. The MMO crowd has been acquainted with Logitech's G-series for decades now, using the G-keys to bind macros and remap them to make sure you have more skills accessible within reach. Nowadays, even though the name is still there, the company's G-series is not always featuring these G-keys, catering to the entire gaming crowd and not only the MMO enthusiasts.

This keyboard is massive and we're not referring to the model's size alone, even though the size is pretty massive too. The issue here is that, while we like the wrist rest because it is generous and comfortable, the rest is not removable, so taking this keyboard with you entails certain challenges. Measuring 21.8 x 45.2 x 3.3 centimetres, the device should fit most bags and backpacks but the fit will be pretty tight. The feet are adjustable though, with two different levels allowing you to find the height that feels right and works for you on any surface. What's also attractive about the model's construction is its spill-resistant protective membrane, protecting the circuits and the electronics inside from merciless soda pops, coffee spills, and more.

While the G-keys are gone, the keyboard comes fitted with dedicated volume and multimedia keys, so you can play, pause, and skip tracks without minimising the game, adjust the volume, and more.