As far as PC gaming hardware goes, the keyboard is arguably the most important tool in your arsenal. A quality, reliable keyboard can gap the difference between victory and defeat. However, the majority of PC gamers use wired keyboards over wireless ones. Why is that? Well, to begin with, most PC gamers play from a desktop computer at a desk, in which case a wired keyboard isn’t much of an inconvenience. Also, wired keyboards tend to be a bit more reliable than wireless keyboards are. With wireless keyboards, one of the greatest obstacles that you will encounter is increased latency, also known as input lag. Since your input is travelling through a wireless connection as opposed to directly through a wire, it takes a little while longer for it to “go through”.
However, there are quite a few wireless gaming keyboards out there that definitely make the grade. In this article, I’ll talk about some of those keyboards. I’ve ranked the following keyboards based on build quality, reliability, aesthetic appeal, price, and latency.
5. Eagletec K104 Wireless Keyboard
However, the biggest issue with this keyboard is that it has very low key rollover. What does that mean? Key rollover measures how many keys can be pressed and registered at the same time. In gaming settings, this is a vital measurement. The K104 only has three key rollover which, while not terrible, certainly isn’t ideal, either. I wouldn’t recommend this keyboard to someone who is playing in more hardcore MOBA or MMORPG settings. Still, this is a nice, low-profile keyboard that doesn’t even come close to breaking the bank.
4. Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350
However, like the K104, this keyboard wasn’t designed with gaming in mind much at all. I would describe the K350 as being more well-suited for typing than for gaming. The unconventional keyboard layout and design can be tricky to get a hang of. This keyboard has a learning curve, which I don’t think any board should really have. Not only that, but I wouldn’t exactly call this keyboard “sexy”. It’s a bit of an eyesore, in my opinion. Still, with the K350, you can expect the same high quality connection and build quality that you would find in just about any Logitech keyboard. This is a well-made keyboard, and it works well, but I think you have to be willing to spend a lot of time getting used to and learning its weird layout.
3. Logitech Wireless Keyboard K360
It’s not perfect, though. I said that the layout is “more or less” a standard full-size format. It’s not exactly there, though. The keys are spaced a little strangely, but that’s nothing too damning. The biggest issue that I have with this keyboard is that the keys are entirely flat. You may notice that the majority of keyboard have keys that are concave. They meet the roundness of your fingers, and sort of “catch” your fingers in case you miscalculate your keystroke. Not only that, but in gaming settings, they serve to help hold your fingers in place during long presses. This may seem like a very tiny design flaw, but I know that it would personally drive me crazy. This is an excellent all-around keyboard, but just keep that tidbit in mind if you decide to purchase it.
2. Anker CB310 Full-Size Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard
All around, this keyboard does everything that you would hope for a quality keyboard to do. So, why isn’t it at the top of the list? To put it simply, there’s nothing about this keyboard that really jumps out at me as being exceptional. It looks normally, it’s priced normally, and it works normally. Honestly, it sort of benefits from belonging to a type of keyboard where performing normally is a bit of a feat. The CB310 is really good, and I’m sure most gamers would really enjoy using it. However, the next keyboard that I’m going to talk about does everything really well.
1. Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800
The K800 feels good, too. The format is entirely standard, the wrist rest prevents fatigue, and yes, the keys are concaved. As one can expect with Logitech products, the wireless connection is highly stable, and the build quality is fantastic. This is one of the more expensive keyboards on the list, but it’s worth every penny in my opinion. This is one of those pieces of hardware that you can purchase and use for years to come. This keyboard looks and feels fantastic, so if you’re a PC gamer looking for a new wireless keyboard, I think I would recommend the K800 above all else.