The best keyboards for typing in 2024

Logitech is no stranger to making quality keyboards, and this one combines the best of design, key choice and build quality. The Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless Illuminated Performance Keyboard comes with low-profile mechanical keys that have a quiet operation. But, if you like the clicks, you have a choice of two other key types available. Great additional features include backlighting and customizable function keys.

Design-wise, we love the two-tone keycaps and aluminium chassis for strength and stability. Plus, as a wireless keyboard, it has a quick-charging battery that Logitech claims can last for up to 10 months without the backlight. All in all, it's a solid, responsive keyboard with a ton of usability features built into it.

The previous entry was a more premium option, but the Arteck USB Wired Keyboard is a great showcase that you can still get a fantastic typing keyboard on a budget. The keys aren't mechanical - and so they're notable for how quiet they are, making this a brilliant budget keyboard to bring into the office. Alternatively, if you're at home, you can enjoy the aesthetically pleasing backlight to keep your keys lit up through the night.

We do have a minor complaint regarding the adjustability of this keyboard. You're fairly limited in how much you can tilt it, so you may want a wrist rest when using it.

If you want a wide range of connectivity while maintaining outstanding quality, the Galaxy70 from Epomaker has everything you'll need with a fully aluminium outer case, high-quality PBT keycaps and pre-lubed mechanical switches, you'd be forgiven for thinking it's expensive. But at only £99, it offers great value as well as great materials.

Olivia reviewed the keyboard, and had this to say:

"When I first saw the Galaxy 70, for the price it was advertised, at first I was admittedly very sceptical. I’d heard of the keyboards before, but never used one, and it all seemed a little too good to be true. As someone who knows far more about the workings of keyboards than any normal person, I have never been so happy to be proven wrong.

"Epomaker’s own Zebra switches are black and white linear, and some of the smoothest I’ve felt out of the box. I’m someone who has spent an inordinate amount of time lubing switches for keyboards, but these are the first ones I never even needed to touch. The factory lube combined with the sturdy construction, including a box stem which I am a big fan of, makes these as smooth as butter without any need to adjust yourself."

You can read the full review here if you want to find out more.

While the Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard might look simple, it's a mighty effective typing machine. We always love to see anti-ghosting, and it's especially important here. Whether it's multi-key shortcuts or just plain fast typing, anti-ghosting ensures no input gets lost in the mix, so you can type away knowing nothing will be missed.

As a nice bonus, it's a very easy keyboard to take care of. Removing the keycaps is super simple, so you should be able to keep it at top form for a very long time.

If you're looking to do a lot of typing on the move using a mobile device, you're normally going to find plenty of cheap and cramped keyboards. Not with the Arteck Universal Bluetooth Keyboard - as it has a larger profile than most with well-spaced keys. And on that subject, the keys are low-profile scissors, so you get a great balance between having a lightweight fast action and some feedback with each press.

Extra features include the integrated stand for your tablet or phone and support for up to three different devices at once.

When it comes to ergonomics, anyone thinking of making the leap from a standard keyboard should take a look at the Wireless Comfort Desktop 5005 from Microsoft. Unlike many, it takes a gentler approach to ergonomics, so you can benefit from improved posture and position without a steep adjustment period.

The wave layout is a nice modification to a standard flat keyboard layout. So, it's perfect for anyone who needs to let their shoulders, arms and wrists fall into a more natural stance. Add to that the included mouse, programmable function keys for productivity and the fact that this has an (American) Ergonomist certification, and you have a comfortable keyboard that can only speed up your typing and improve accuracy.

In our review of the Logitech G915 Lightspeed, we not only found super sleek and unique looks but also a highly accurate typing tool. It's an ideal typing keyboard for those with smaller hands too, especially since most other mechanical keyboards tend to have larger spaces between the keys.

Speaking of keys, the set of five programmable ones is a nice addition to have and is fantastic if you like to streamline your shortcuts - a feature that typists who use advanced functions or coding shortcuts will love. You may well find other keyboards with more programmable kets, but here the emphasis is on typing first - with customisable keys as a typing aid rather than being the main feature.

When editor Will tested the G915l, he had this to say:

"All of the effort and consideration that has gone into making the G915 TKL a truly compact and low-profile keyboard has paid off. While it takes a moment to get used to using a mechanical keyboard which requires you to use half of the amount of movement, as usual, the ergonomics and functionality of the device shine through to show themselves as truly valuable."

Read the full review here.

Anyone who doesn't need a Numpad but still appreciates some cursor, insert and page control keys will love this tenkeyless model from Razer. The BlackWidow Lite TKL Tenkeyless Mechanical Keyboard is a typist's dream thanks to deep responsive keys and a simple yet well-spaced layout that many will find instantly familiar. You can even program all of the keys with macros if you want to.

Design-wise, Razer's TKL BlackWidow Lite is slick and minimal, with orange key switches that are smooth and tactile. And it's those keys that make Razer's TKL BlackWidow whisper-quiet - ideal for office environments or just for the writer who likes to make less noise. I you do need a Numpad, other keyboards by Razer do have those extra ten keys - but for our money, this is the best balance between a simple TKL layout and a handful of advanced features that you can buy.

In our Logitech MX Keys for Mac review, we found it to be a beautifully understated piece of design with a slim profile that hides a wealth of features and usability. Even better, for those of you who flip between different systems, the MX Keys can sync with three Apple Macs, MacBooks or iPads at once. The keys are low-profile scissor switches that have a fantastic concave shape that enhances your feedback and accuracy when typing. Not on a Mac? Thankfully, there's also a Logitech MX Keys for Windows.

Reviewer Will tried and tested the MX keys, and had a lot of thoughts:

"The Easy-Switch keys are a particular highlight of the keyboard. These three keys allow individual Bluetooth connections to be stored and switched between with a single keystroke. We found the Easy-Switch function flawless, allowing us to switch between an Apple iMac, Samsung Android tablet, and HP Pavilion Windows laptop seamlessly. The connections are re-established near-instantly, keeping our worktime free from disruption. Here too, the MX Keys’ multi-OS keyboard layout proved its worth, automatically allowing us to access OS-specific functions and keyboard layouts.

"The Logitech MX Keys is a worthy entry to the Master series, truly living up to the standards set by the superlative title. This is an excellent keyboard for a professional of any discipline."

Read the full review here.

If you started out typing on a typewriter (or just like the vintage retro aesthetic) Andana's Rymek Typewriter style mechanical keyboard is for you. With just enough of a vintage look to sit well with the round keycaps on offer, this really does evoke that satisfying click with each stroke of the mechanical Blue Switch keys.

But, under the hood, you get some welcome modern additions, like LED backlighting and the ability to pair with up to three devices at once. It's also wired and wireless, giving you loads of portability and connectivity options.