Top Wired Gaming Keyboards in 2024

The Corsair K100 is right now one of the best gaming keyboards that the brand has to offer. It comes with the premium-grade optical-mechanical hybrid CORSAIR OPX switches which are faster and more durable than before. The user experience is further enhanced with the comfortable wrist rest.

The build quality is also exceptional owning to its aluminum build and PBT keycaps. And, if you want RGB then this has more RGB than you need with per-key RGB lighting and a 44-zone RGB LightEdge that’s present on three sides. Not to mention, the iCUE wheel makes it more convenient to use and also adds a little bit of styling element.

The next gaming keyboard on the list is the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro . The BlackWidow lineup of keyboards has been popular for ages, and the BlackWidow V4 Pro is right now the latest and the best of this series.

As for features and specifications, you get the Razer mechanical switches (Razer Green / Razer Orange / Razer Yellow), special Command Dial, eight macro keys, magnetic leatherette wrist rest, double-shot ABS keycaps, a multi-function roller, and customizable per-key RGB along with RGB underglow.

With these features, there’s no doubt that this is one of the most feature-loaded Razer keyboards right now.

Next, we have the standard Razer BlackWidow V4 , and in terms of features and specifications, it has a lot of common elements with the Pro version, however, there is a difference in the scale of those features.

This comes with two-sided RGB underglow, per-key RGB lighting, six dedicated macro keys, Razer mechanical switches (Razer Green / Razer Yellow), a multifunctional roller, premium aluminum construction, and a magnetic and comfortable leatherette wrist rest.

Overall, it's definitely not as good as the Blackwidow V4 Pro, but it does get quite close, and is still an amazing one to consider.

The last CORSAIR keyboard on this list today is the CORSAIR K70 RGB MK.2 Rapidfire , and there are two reasons for this wired keyboard to be here. Firstly, it's the build quality, the K70 RGB MK2 comes with a premium and durable aircraft-grade aluminum body that makes it durable and robust.

And, secondly, it’s the specifications and features, which include Cherry MX switches, a detachable soft wrist rest, customizable per-key RGB lighting, and dedicated media controls.

The Deathstalker is one of the newer series of keyboards from Razer, and the Razer Deathstalker V2 is right now the best wired keyboard in this series. And, this is the gaming keyboard for those who want high-performance but low-profile ergonomics. The Razer Deathstalker V2 features an ultra-slim frame and low-profile keycaps which makes it great for those who like such minimalistic designs.

As for other features and specifications, it has the Razer low-profile optical switches (Razer Linear / Razer Clicky), customizable per-key RGB lighting, aluminum build, laser-etched keycaps with Razer Hyperguard technology, and a USB-C connection.

The Razer Hunstmans series has been a go-to series of gaming keyboards for gaming enthusiasts due to its stellar performance, features, and build quality. Right now, the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro is the best and newest offering in this series, and it's truly remarkable in terms of features and specifications.

It comes with Razer Analog Optical Gen 2 switches that are crazy-fast and have superb durability. The performance is further enhanced by the Rapid Trigger mode. Apart from that, it features adjustable actuation, support for on-the-fly adjustments, and a multifunctional digital dial with dedicated control buttons.

And, the build quality? That’s also fabulous with a brushed aluminum build, magnetic firm leatherette wrist rest, and double shot PBT keycaps. With all of these together, the Huntsman V3 Pro is a stellar gaming keyboard, and certainly one of the best out there right now.

Next up, it’s the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL , and this is exactly the same as the Huntsman V3 Pro that we talked about, except it's in a TKL (tenkeyless) form factor. Apart from that, it's the same for the most part in terms of features and specifications.

Aluminum build, double shot PBT keycaps, leatherette wrist rest, Gen 2 Analog Optical switches, Rapid Trigger Mode, multifunction dial, it's all there. For those crazy about performance and looking for a wired tenkeyless gaming keyboard, the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL is the perfect choice.

Now, we have the last Razer on this list, and it's the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini . And, just as you might have expected, it's completely similar to the two keyboards above, except for the form factor. It features a 60% form factor making it the most compact Huntsman V3 Pro. One of the major differences is that this one does not come with the multifunction dial and the media control switches.

As for specifications, there is nothing to complain about. It features Gen 2 Analog Optical switches, double shot PBT keycaps, per-key RGB lighting, Rapid Trigger Mode, and a leatherette wrist rest. For those who want something compact but amazing in terms of performance, the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini is a superb choice.

The HyperX Alloy series of gaming keyboards has always been a popular offering from HyperX. Right now, if you are looking for a good full-size gaming keyboard from the brand, then the HyperX Alloy Origins is definitely worth considering.

Talking of features and specifications, the Alloy Origins comes with custom HyperX mechanical switches (HyperX Red / HyperX Blue / HyperX Aqua), a solid aircraft-grade aluminum body, and customizable per-key RGB lighting.

For those looking for a no-nonsense, full-size performance-oriented gaming mechanical keyboard, the HyperX Alloy Origins is perfect.

Now, if you are not a fan of full-sized keyboards, but if you love the no-nonsense features and specifications of HyperX Alloy Origins, then the HyperX Alloy Origins 65 is for you. It’s pretty much the same as the full-sized version, with the only difference being in the form factor, and the number of keys.

You get per-key RGB lighting, premium aluminum construction, HyperX switches (HyperX Red / HyperX Aqua), detachable USB-C cable, and advanced customization with HyperX NGENUITY.

HyperX Alloy Origins TKL is the same as the last two keyboards we spoke of, except it's a tenkeyless keyboard. As for the specifications and features, it's the same story all over again. Here you get three choices for the switches - HyperX Red, HyperX Blue, and HyperX Aqua.

Apart from that, it's the same, so you get per-key RGB lighting, an aircraft-grade aluminum body, advanced customization with NGENUITY, a detachable USB-C cable, and everything else.

The last keyboard on this list is the HyperX Alloy Origins 60 . And, as you might have expected it’s very similar to the last three keyboards, except the form factor. This one features a 60% form factor, making it the most compact HyperX Alloy Origins out there.

As for switches, here also you get options for all three HyperX switches - Red, Blue, and Aqua. Apart from that, the features and specifications are the same. You get the premium aircraft-grade aluminum body, customizable per-key RGB lighting, advanced customization with NGENUITY, and a detachable USB-C cable.