The Best TKL Keyboards

Rapid trigger and adjustable actuation matter most in shooters where keys reset constantly. Like the K70 PRO TKL, it has a TKL layout, while the C1 Pro uses a TKL (80%) layout. It is the only pick here with hall effect magnetic switches; the K70 PRO TKL has MGX Hall effect magnetic switches instead.

The PRO X TKL Rapid needs a free USB port, so check cable length to your case or monitor hub. Adjusting actuation needs the maker's software or web tool on Windows. On price it sat fifth of 6, between the cheaper K70 PRO TKL and the pricier G915 X TKL, at the time of writing.

MGX switches with rapid trigger and double-shot PBT keycaps suit competitive play. Like the PRO X TKL Rapid, it has a TKL layout, while the C1 Pro uses a TKL (80%) layout. It is the only pick here with MGX Hall effect magnetic switches; the PRO X TKL Rapid has hall effect magnetic switches instead.

The K70 PRO TKL needs a free USB port, so check cable length to your case or monitor hub. Adjusting actuation needs the maker's software or web tool on Windows. On price it sat fourth of 6, between the cheaper G515 TKL and the pricier PRO X TKL Rapid, at the time of writing.

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.

Use the G915 X TKL's dongle or cable for games; Bluetooth suits a laptop or tablet. You also get this: tenkeyless layout leaves more room for the mouse. Worth noting: PBT keycaps resist shine.

Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the K552 at the time of writing. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the PRO X TKL Rapid.

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. Tactile switches is unique to it among these picks, while the K70 PRO TKL uses MGX Hall effect magnetic switches.

Use the G515 TKL's dongle or cable for games; Bluetooth suits a laptop or tablet. When we checked, only the C1 Pro and cheaper picks cost less, and the K70 PRO TKL cost more.

Double-shot PBT keycaps and QMK/VIA support are rare at this price, and the tactile brown switches suit mixed work and play. Full QMK and VIA support lets you remap every key. Its pre-lubed K Pro brown tactile switches need about 50gf to press, and it polls at 1000Hz.

You get a TKL (80%) layout here, which sets it apart from the K70 PRO TKL and its a TKL layout. Brown tactile switches is unique to it among these picks, while the K70 PRO TKL uses MGX Hall effect magnetic switches. The C1 Pro needs a free USB port, so check cable length to your case or monitor hub. When we checked, only the K552 cost less, and the G515 TKL cost more.

It is simple, wired and tenkeyless, with a choice of linear or tactile switches. It is the only pick here with a TKL (87 keys) layout; the K70 PRO TKL has a TKL layout instead. No other pick in this guide offers red linear or brown tactile switches; compare the G515 TKL, which has tactile switches.

You also get anti-ghosting across all keys. The K552 needs a free USB port, so check cable length to your case or monitor hub. It makes the most sense for A first mechanical board, since it offers the lowest price among these picks at the time of writing. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the C1 Pro was the next step up.