Buying Guide

The Best Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combos

Wired gaming combos keep costs down and never need charging. These five differ in layout, build and mouse sensitivity.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read5 products evaluated

A desk setup with a keyboard, mouse and headset beside a monitor
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A wired gaming combo is the cheapest way to replace a basic office keyboard and mouse. The sets here all plug in by cable, so there is no receiver or battery to manage.

We compared layout, anti-ghosting, mouse DPI and build details from each listing.

Quick Picks

Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

Our Picks

Most Complete Set1 of 5

RedThunder K10 Wired Gaming Keyboard and Mouse

RedThunder's wired K10 adds a steel plate, a wrist rest and 26 anti-ghosting keys.

Best for

A full gaming desk upgrade

Skip if

Price-first buyers should look at the GEODMAER 65% combo, which cost less when we checked.
RedThunder K10 Wired Gaming Keyboard and Mouse

Why we like it

The mouse polls at 1000Hz and reaches 7200 DPI. It matches the GEODMAER 65% combo and the AULA combo on maximum mouse sensitivity (7,200 DPI). A full-size with wrist rest keyboard layout is unique to it among these picks, while the GEODMAER 65% combo uses a 65% (68 keys) keyboard layout.

It shares RGB lighting with the GEODMAER 65% combo and AULA combo; the MageGee K1 goes with backlit lighting. Both pieces plug in by cable, so plan for two free USB ports near the desk. Only the AULA combo came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.

Key specs

Connection
Wired USB
Max mouse DPI
7,200 DPI
Keyboard layout
Full-size with wrist rest
Mouse or pointer
Wired gaming
Lighting
RGB

Pros

  • Steel plate
  • 26 anti-ghosting keys
  • 1000Hz mouse polling
  • Maximum mouse sensitivity of 7,200 DPI, ahead of the MageGee K1

Cons

  • Costs more than the GEODMAER 65% combo at the time of writing

Longest Warranty2 of 5

Redragon S107 Wired Gaming Keyboard and Mouse

The wired S107 is Redragon's simplest set: 25-key anti-ghosting and a mouse that reaches 10,000 DPI in software.

Best for

Buyers who value support

Skip if

If budget leads, the GEODMAER 65% combo was cheaper at our last price check.
Redragon S107 Wired Gaming Keyboard and Mouse

Why we like it

Redragon offers a 36-month warranty. The mouse reaches 5,000 DPI with its button or 10,000 in software, and the keyboard has a foldable stand. On maximum mouse sensitivity it leads this guide at 10,000 DPI, ahead of the K10 Wired (7,200 DPI).

You get a full-size keyboard layout here, which sets it apart from the MageGee K1 and its a full-size (104 keys) keyboard layout. It shares backlit lighting with the MageGee K1; the K10 Wired goes with RGB lighting. Both pieces plug in by cable, so plan for two free USB ports near the desk. When we checked, only the GEODMAER 65% combo cost less, and the MageGee K1 cost more.

Key specs

Connection
Wired USB
Max mouse DPI
10,000 DPI
Keyboard layout
Full-size
Mouse or pointer
Wired gaming
Lighting
Backlit

Pros

  • 5,000 DPI by button and 10,000 by software
  • 25-key anti-ghosting
  • 36-month warranty
  • Highest maximum mouse sensitivity of the picks (10,000 DPI)

Cons

  • Costs more than the GEODMAER 65% combo at the time of writing

Best Compact Set3 of 5

GEODMAER 65% Wired Gaming Keyboard and Mouse

GEODMAER's 65% set keeps arrow keys in a 68-key layout and adds a 7200 DPI mouse.

Best for

Small desks and wide mouse sweeps

Skip if

Look at the others if this bothers you: maximum mouse sensitivity of 7,200 DPI, behind the S107 (10,000 DPI).
GEODMAER 65% Wired Gaming Keyboard and Mouse

Why we like it

It is wired, so there is nothing to charge. It matches the K10 Wired and the AULA combo on maximum mouse sensitivity (7,200 DPI). You get a 65% (68 keys) keyboard layout here, which sets it apart from the MageGee K1 and its a full-size (104 keys) keyboard layout.

It shares RGB lighting with the K10 Wired and AULA combo; the MageGee K1 goes with backlit lighting. You also get a compact footprint. Both pieces plug in by cable, so plan for two free USB ports near the desk.

There is no dedicated number pad, which matters if you enter figures often. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the S107 was closest.

Key specs

Connection
Wired USB
Max mouse DPI
7,200 DPI
Keyboard layout
65% (68 keys)
Mouse or pointer
Wired gaming
Lighting
RGB

Pros

  • 68-key layout with arrow keys
  • 7200 DPI mouse
  • Compact footprint
  • Maximum mouse sensitivity of 7,200 DPI, ahead of the MageGee K1

Cons

  • Maximum mouse sensitivity of 7,200 DPI, behind the S107 (10,000 DPI)

The catch

What it gives up: maximum mouse sensitivity of 7,200 DPI, behind the S107 (10,000 DPI); by contrast, the S107 offers 10,000 DPI.

Best Desk Extras4 of 5

AULA Wired Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo

AULA's wired set pairs a metal-panel keyboard with a slot that holds a phone upright.

Best for

Keeping a phone in view

Skip if

If budget leads, the GEODMAER 65% combo was cheaper at our last price check.
AULA Wired Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Why we like it

The mouse reaches 7200 DPI. On maximum mouse sensitivity it ties with the K10 Wired and the GEODMAER 65% combo at 7,200 DPI. No other pick in this guide offers a full-size with phone holder keyboard layout; compare the GEODMAER 65% combo, which has a 65% (68 keys) keyboard layout.

Like the K10 Wired and GEODMAER 65% combo, it has RGB lighting, while the S107 uses backlit lighting. Both pieces plug in by cable, so plan for two free USB ports near the desk. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper MageGee K1 and the pricier K10 Wired, at the time of writing.

Key specs

Connection
Wired USB
Max mouse DPI
7,200 DPI
Keyboard layout
Full-size with phone holder
Mouse or pointer
Wired gaming
Lighting
RGB

Pros

  • Metal top panel
  • Built-in phone holder
  • 7200 DPI mouse
  • Maximum mouse sensitivity of 7,200 DPI, ahead of the MageGee K1

Cons

  • Costs more than the GEODMAER 65% combo at the time of writing

Lowest Price Tier5 of 5

MageGee K1 Wired Gaming Keyboard and Mouse

MageGee's K1 is a wired 104-key set with a 3200 DPI mouse.

Best for

The tightest budgets

Skip if

Skip it if maximum mouse sensitivity matters most to you; the S107 offers 10,000 DPI.
MageGee K1 Wired Gaming Keyboard and Mouse

Why we like it

It sits in the cheapest price tier at the time of writing. The mouse steps from 600 to 3,200 DPI, and the keyboard has five RGB modes. A gold-plated plug and ferrite ring stabilise the connection.

Its 3,200 DPI maximum mouse sensitivity is the lowest in this group; the S107 leads at 10,000 DPI. A full-size (104 keys) keyboard layout is unique to it among these picks, while the S107 uses a full-size keyboard layout. It shares backlit lighting with the S107; the GEODMAER 65% combo goes with RGB lighting. Both pieces plug in by cable, so plan for two free USB ports near the desk.

Key specs

Connection
Wired USB
Max mouse DPI
3,200 DPI
Keyboard layout
Full-size (104 keys)
Mouse or pointer
Wired gaming
Lighting
Backlit

Pros

  • 104-key layout
  • 3200 DPI mouse
  • Entry price tier
  • Full-size (104 keys) keyboard layout, the only one here

Cons

  • Maximum mouse sensitivity trails the S107 (10,000 DPI)
  • Costs more than the GEODMAER 65% combo at the time of writing

How We Chose

Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

A close-up of a full-size keyboard with grey keycaps
A close-up of a full-size keyboard with grey keycaps
What we compared
We compared five combos on connection, maximum mouse sensitivity, keyboard layout and mouse or pointer as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results, and every compared field is stated for all 5 picks.
What every pick has in common
All 5, from the K10 Wired to the MageGee K1, state connection, maximum mouse sensitivity and keyboard layout and share Wired USB connection and Wired gaming mouse or pointer.
Who each pick suits
The K10 Wired for steel plate, wrist rest and 1000Hz mouse; the S107 for redragon offers a 36-month warranty; the GEODMAER 65% combo for 68-key layout with arrow keys.
Price range
From the GEODMAER 65% combo to the K10 Wired, all sat in the under $50 tier when we checked.

What to Look for in a Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combos

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. Maximum mouse sensitivity

    Across these 5 picks maximum mouse sensitivity spans 3,200 DPI (the MageGee K1) to 10,000 DPI (the S107). The S107 is the pick for maximum mouse sensitivity.

  2. Extras that separate them

    The GEODMAER 65% combo: a 7200 DPI mouse. The AULA combo: a built-in phone holder. The MageGee K1: a 3200 DPI mouse.

    A grey mechanical keyboard beside a mouse on a wooden desk
    A grey mechanical keyboard beside a mouse on a wooden desk
  3. Where your budget lands

    All 5 sat in the under $50 tier when we checked, from the GEODMAER 65% combo at the low end to the K10 Wired at the top, so decide on features first.

  4. Start from what matters most

    A full gaming desk upgrade: the K10 Wired. Buyers who value support: the S107. Small desks and wide mouse sweeps: the GEODMAER 65% combo.

    A mechanical keyboard with RGB-lit keycaps
    A mechanical keyboard with RGB-lit keycaps
  5. Check the mouse shape

    Many combo mice are small and ambidextrous. If you have large hands or want side buttons, check the mouse description; a right-handed contoured mouse or one with more buttons may suit you better.

How to Choose a Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combos

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
A full gaming desk upgradeK10 WiredSteel plate, wrist rest and 1000Hz mouse
Buyers who value supportS107Redragon offers a 36-month warranty
Small desks and wide mouse sweepsGEODMAER 65% combo68-key layout with arrow keys
Keeping a phone in viewAULA comboBuilt-in phone holder and metal panel
The tightest budgetsMageGee K1Cheapest set here at the time of writing

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A mechanical keyboard with white keycaps in front of an ultrawide monitor
A mechanical keyboard with white keycaps in front of an ultrawide monitor

Key specs side by side

The S107 leads on maximum mouse sensitivity at 10,000 DPI, ahead of the K10 Wired at 7,200 DPI.

ComboConnectionMax mouse DPIKeyboard layoutMouse or pointer
K10 WiredWired USB7,200 DPIFull-size with wrist restWired gaming
S107Wired USB10,000 DPIFull-sizeWired gaming
GEODMAER 65% comboWired USB7,200 DPI65% (68 keys)Wired gaming
AULA comboWired USB7,200 DPIFull-size with phone holderWired gaming
MageGee K1Wired USB3,200 DPIFull-size (104 keys)Wired gaming

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the highest maximum mouse sensitivity: the S107 or the K10 Wired?

The S107 tops maximum mouse sensitivity at 10,000 DPI; the K10 Wired follows at 7,200 DPI, 39% apart. The MageGee K1 closes the ranking at 3,200 DPI.

Why is the K10 Wired our Most Complete Set pick?

It earns the label for steel plate, wrist rest and 1000Hz mouse. It suits A full gaming desk upgrade.

Do the K10 Wired and the S107 differ on keyboard layout?

The K10 Wired uses full-size with wrist rest; the S107 uses full-size; the GEODMAER 65% combo uses 65% (68 keys); the AULA combo uses Full-size with phone holder; the MageGee K1 uses full-size (104 keys).

What extras do the K10 Wired and the S107 include?

The K10 Wired: a steel plate. The S107: 5,000 DPI by button and 10,000 by software. The GEODMAER 65% combo: a 68-key layout with arrow keys.

Who should choose the S107?

The S107 carries our Longest Warranty label for redragon offers a 36-month warranty. It ranks second of 5 here and sat in the under $50 tier at our last price check; it suits anyone who values support.

Bottom Line

The RedThunder K10 wired set has the most complete feature list, with a steel plate, wrist rest and 1000Hz mouse. The GEODMAER suits a small desk, the S107 has the longest warranty, and the MageGee K1 costs least.

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