Buying Guide
The Best Wireless TKL Gaming Keyboards
Five keyboards compared, from the K70 Core TKL Wireless to the ROG Azoth Extreme, with the trade-offs of each named.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
A tenkeyless layout frees mouse space, and wireless removes the cable. Every pick is a wireless TKL, ordered by battery life.
We sorted these picks by layout, switches and connection, working from the makers' own data; if a maker skips switches, the guide says so, and no figure here comes from our own testing.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Premium Pick
ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme
An aluminum body at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the K70 Core TKL Wireless costs less.
Our take Check price for ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme (opens in a new tab)
Tactile Switches
Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL Wireless Keyboard
Tactile switches.
Best for: Buyers who want tactile switches.
Our take Check price for Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL Wireless Keyboard (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless
The cheapest way into this group, below the G515 TKL.
Best for: Keeping the cost under $150.
Our take Check price for Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless (opens in a new tab)
GX Linear Switches
Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed (Linear)
GX linear switches.
Best for: Buyers who want GX linear switches.
Our take Check price for Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed (Linear) (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL Keyboard
An aluminum top plate.
Best for: Buyers who want aluminum top plate.
Our take Check price for Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL Keyboard (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Premium Pick1 of 5
ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ROG Azoth Extreme is built around an aluminum body, with 8K polling with the Polling Rate Booster on top.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the K70 Core TKL Wireless costs less.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the K70 Core TKL Wireless was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers an 8,000Hz polling rate and runs for up to 1600 hours. No other pick in this guide offers a 75% TKL layout; compare the K70 Core TKL Wireless, which has a TKL layout. It is the only pick here with ROG NX Snow linear switches; the K70 Core TKL Wireless has MLX Red v2 linear switches instead.
No other pick in this guide offers PBT keycaps; compare the G Pro X TKL Lightspeed, which has double-shot keycaps. Use the ROG Azoth Extreme's dongle or cable for games; Bluetooth suits a laptop or tablet. High polling rates use more CPU time; drop to 1,000Hz if an older system stutters. It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the G915 X TKL and the rest.
Key dimensions & specs
- Layout: 75% TKL
- Switches: ROG NX Snow linear
- Connection: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth (3 devices), wired
- Polling rate: 8,000Hz
- Battery life: 1600 hours
- Keycaps: PBT
Pros
- Tenkeyless layout leaves more room for the mouse
- ROG NX Snow linear switches
- Dongle, Bluetooth and wired modes
- 8,000Hz polling
Cons
- Costs more than the K70 Core TKL Wireless at the time of writing
Tactile Switches2 of 5
Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL Wireless Keyboard on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The G515 TKL is Logitech's most flexible board for its price: three connection modes, PBT keycaps and a slim profile.
Best for
- Buyers who want tactile switches.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: shorter 36-hour battery.
Why we like it
Its 36-hour battery is the trade. Its low-profile GL Brown switches are factory-lubed for a smoother tactile press, and it connects over LIGHTSPEED, Bluetooth or USB. The slim tenkeyless body frees mouse space.
It is rated for up to 36 hours on a charge, and double-shot PBT keycaps resist shine. KEYCONTROL assigns up to 15 functions per key. You get tactile switches here, which sets it apart from the ROG Azoth Extreme and its ROG NX Snow linear switches.
It shares double-shot PBT keycaps with the G915 X TKL; the ROG Azoth Extreme goes with PBT keycaps. Use the G515 TKL's dongle or cable for games; Bluetooth suits a laptop or tablet. It was priced above the K70 Core TKL Wireless and below the G Pro X TKL Lightspeed at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Layout: TKL, low-profile
- Switches: Tactile
- Connection: Lightspeed, Bluetooth, wired
- Battery life: 36 hours
- Keycaps: Double-shot PBT
Pros
- Tenkeyless layout leaves more room for the mouse
- Tactile switches
- Dongle, Bluetooth and wired modes
- PBT keycaps resist shine
Cons
- Shorter 36-hour battery
- Costs more than the K70 Core TKL Wireless at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here3 of 5
Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The K70 Core TKL Wireless stands out for a pre-lubed switch set.
Best for
- Keeping the cost under $150.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
Like the G Pro X TKL Lightspeed, it has a TKL layout, while the ROG Azoth Extreme uses a 75% TKL layout. No other pick in this guide offers MLX Red v2 linear switches; compare the G Pro X TKL Lightspeed, which has GX linear switches. It is the only pick here with double-shot ABS keycaps; the ROG Azoth Extreme has PBT keycaps instead.
Use the K70 Core TKL Wireless's dongle or cable for games; Bluetooth suits a laptop or tablet. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the G515 TKL was the next step up. Buyers who need a confirmed battery life should compare it with the ROG Azoth Extreme, which runs for 1600 hours.
Key dimensions & specs
- Layout: TKL
- Switches: MLX Red v2 linear
- Connection: Slipstream, Bluetooth
- Keycaps: Double-shot ABS
Pros
- Tenkeyless layout leaves more room for the mouse
- MLX Red v2 linear switches
- Dongle, Bluetooth and wired modes
- Pre-lubed switch set
GX Linear Switches4 of 5
Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed (Linear) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the G Pro X TKL Lightspeed brings to the table is a tenkeyless body built for esports.
Best for
- Buyers who want GX linear switches.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the K70 Core TKL Wireless, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Like the K70 Core TKL Wireless, it has a TKL layout, while the ROG Azoth Extreme uses a 75% TKL layout. It is the only pick here with GX linear switches; the ROG Azoth Extreme has ROG NX Snow linear switches instead. No other pick in this guide offers double-shot keycaps; compare the K70 Core TKL Wireless, which has double-shot ABS keycaps.
Use the G Pro X TKL Lightspeed's dongle or cable for games; Bluetooth suits a laptop or tablet. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper G515 TKL and the pricier G915 X TKL, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its battery life; if that figure matters, the ROG Azoth Extreme runs for 1600 hours.
Key dimensions & specs
- Layout: TKL
- Switches: GX linear
- Connection: Lightspeed, Bluetooth, wired
- Keycaps: Double-shot
Pros
- Tenkeyless layout leaves more room for the mouse
- GX linear switches
- Dongle, Bluetooth and wired modes
- Tenkeyless body built for esports
Cons
- Costs more than the K70 Core TKL Wireless at the time of writing
Also Consider5 of 5
Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL Keyboard on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The G915 X TKL adds an aluminum top, a volume roller and media keys to the low-profile layout, at a premium price.
Best for
- Buyers who want aluminum top plate.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the K70 Core TKL Wireless cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It switches between LIGHTSPEED wireless, Bluetooth and wired USB-C with a key press. KEYCONTROL lets you assign up to 15 functions per key. Low-profile GL switches with 1.3mm actuation speed up key presses, and LIGHTSYNC RGB syncs with other Logitech G gear.
Like the G515 TKL, it has double-shot PBT keycaps, while the K70 Core TKL Wireless uses double-shot ABS keycaps. Use the G915 X TKL's dongle or cable for games; Bluetooth suits a laptop or tablet. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper G Pro X TKL Lightspeed and the pricier ROG Azoth Extreme, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its battery life; if that figure matters, the ROG Azoth Extreme runs for 1600 hours.
Key dimensions & specs
- Layout: TKL, low-profile
- Connection: Lightspeed, Bluetooth, wired
- Keycaps: Double-shot PBT
Pros
- Tenkeyless layout leaves more room for the mouse
- Dongle, Bluetooth and wired modes
- PBT keycaps resist shine
- Aluminum top plate
Cons
- Costs more than the K70 Core TKL Wireless at the time of writing
How We Chose These Wireless TKL Gaming Keyboards
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We compared five keyboards on layout, switches, connection and battery life as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 5 fields compared are stated for every pick, while switches and battery life have gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the ROG Azoth Extreme to the G915 X TKL, state layout, connection and keycaps.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The G915 X TKL gives no switches; the K70 Core TKL Wireless, the G Pro X TKL Lightspeed and the G915 X TKL give no battery life.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the K70 Core TKL Wireless ($100 to $150) to the ROG Azoth Extreme ($250 to $500).
What to Look for in a Wireless TKL Gaming Keyboard
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Battery life
Across these 2 picks battery life spans 36 hours (the G515 TKL) to 1600 hours (the ROG Azoth Extreme). If battery life is your first filter, the ROG Azoth Extreme sets the ceiling at 1600 hours. The K70 Core TKL Wireless, the G Pro X TKL Lightspeed and the G915 X TKL give no battery life figure, so 2 of 5 picks are compared here.
Keycaps
The ROG Azoth Extreme lists PBT; the G515 TKL and the G915 X TKL list Double-shot PBT; the K70 Core TKL Wireless lists Double-shot ABS; the G Pro X TKL Lightspeed lists double-shot.
Fit and compatibility
Use the ROG Azoth Extreme's dongle or cable for games; Bluetooth suits a laptop or tablet.
Features beyond the spec table
The K70 Core TKL Wireless: a pre-lubed switch set. The G Pro X TKL Lightspeed: a tenkeyless body built for esports. The G915 X TKL: dedicated media keys and a volume roller.
Where your budget lands
$100 to $150 buys the K70 Core TKL Wireless and the G515 TKL; $150 to $250 buys the G Pro X TKL Lightspeed and the G915 X TKL; $250 to $500 buys the ROG Azoth Extreme at our last check.
How to Choose a Wireless TKL Gaming Keyboard
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the K70 Core TKL Wireless costs less | ROG Azoth Extreme | An aluminum body at the highest price in the group |
| Buyers who want tactile switches | G515 TKL | Tactile switches |
| Keeping the cost under $150 | K70 Core TKL Wireless | The cheapest way into this group, below the G515 TKL |
| Buyers who want GX linear switches | G Pro X TKL Lightspeed | GX linear switches |
| Buyers who want aluminum top plate | G915 X TKL | An aluminum top plate |
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Key specs side by side
The ROG Azoth Extreme leads on battery life at 1600 hours, ahead of the G515 TKL at 36 hours. "Not listed" marks switches where the G915 X TKL leaves the figure out.
| Keyboard | Layout | Switches | Connection | Battery life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROG Azoth Extreme | 75% TKL | ROG NX Snow linear | 2.4GHz, Bluetooth (3 devices), wired | 1600 hours |
| G515 TKL | TKL, low-profile | Tactile | Lightspeed, Bluetooth, wired | 36 hours |
| K70 Core TKL Wireless | TKL | MLX Red v2 linear | Slipstream, Bluetooth | Not listed |
| G Pro X TKL Lightspeed | TKL | GX linear | Lightspeed, Bluetooth, wired | Not listed |
| G915 X TKL | TKL, low-profile | Not listed | Lightspeed, Bluetooth, wired | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the K70 Core TKL Wireless, sat in the $100 to $150 tier, 3 tiers in all up to the ROG Azoth Extreme at $250 to $500; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Keyboards |
|---|---|
| About $100 to $150 | K70 Core TKL Wireless, G515 TKL |
| About $150 to $250 | G Pro X TKL Lightspeed, G915 X TKL |
| About $250 to $500 | ROG Azoth Extreme |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the G515 TKL compare with the ROG Azoth Extreme on battery life?
Between the top two, it is 1600 hours on the ROG Azoth Extreme against 36 hours on the G515 TKL, a 4344% difference. No battery life figure is published for the K70 Core TKL Wireless, the G Pro X TKL Lightspeed and the G915 X TKL, which leaves 2 of 5 picks ranked here.
What makes the G515 TKL the Tactile Switches?
It carries the badge for tactile switches. It makes sense for anyone who wants tactile switches.
Do the ROG Azoth Extreme and the G515 TKL differ on switches?
The ROG Azoth Extreme uses ROG NX Snow linear; the G515 TKL uses tactile; the K70 Core TKL Wireless uses MLX Red v2 linear; the G Pro X TKL Lightspeed uses GX linear. The maker of the G915 X TKL doesn't state switches, so 4 of 5 picks are covered here.
What should I check before buying the ROG Azoth Extreme?
Use the ROG Azoth Extreme's dongle or cable for games; Bluetooth suits a laptop or tablet. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our Premium Pick, and first of 2 on battery life (1600 hours).
Beyond the specs, what sets the ROG Azoth Extreme and the G515 TKL apart?
The ROG Azoth Extreme: an aluminum body. The G515 TKL: a slim low-profile build. The K70 Core TKL Wireless: a pre-lubed switch set.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the ROG Azoth Extreme, chosen for an aluminum body at the highest price in the group. Look at the G515 TKL for tactile switches, the K70 Core TKL Wireless for the cheapest way into this group, below the G515 TKL and the G Pro X TKL Lightspeed for GX linear switches if those matter more to you.
Turn off RGB to stretch battery life.