The Best RGB Keyboards On The Market In 2023

The SteelSeries Apex 7 is still quite new in the world of keyboards, and it does offer several great features for the price. In addition to having quiet red mechanical linear switches (rated for 50 million strokes), it also has dedicated multimedia controls, can save up to 5 different profiles and comes with USB pass-through capabilities. These are ‘nice to have’ features but the Apex 7 has much more than that. There is 100% full anti-ghosting and 104 key rollover, and an OLED smart display.

In terms of the RGB backlight, there is a pallet of 16.8 million colors, and as it is ‘per-key- you could have a different color for each key if you wanted. There is also reactive typing effects to add an extra level of customization. To top it all off, the SteelSeries Apex 7 Mechanical Keyboard, is housed in an aircraft grade aluminum alloy chassis and is accompanied by a detachable magnetic wrist rest. Did I mention this was a great keyboard?

Key Features:

• 104 key rollover
• Full anti-ghosting
• OLED Smart Display
• Linear Red Switches

3. HyperX Alloy Core RGB Membrane Gaming Keyboard

Gamers love HyperX keyboards because they perform well as they play. This model has an RGB membrane that provides lighting effects and changes colors as you use it. Each of the six lighting options helps pull you into your game and keep you entertained. Designed to prevent ghosting, the keyboard lets you press a combination of keys or use multiple keys at the same time without your game slowing down. If you love eating and drinking as you play, you’ll like the water-resistant design of this keyboard, which keeps it safe from spills. It also has a lock mode that keeps others from making changes to your setup when you’re away.

Key Features:

• Has an RGB membrane
• Prevent ghosting
• Six lighting options

4. Redragon K552-RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

The Redragon K552 features custom mechanical switches that are equivalent to Cherry MX green switches. The keys have medium resistance, tactile feedback, and an audible click. The RGB LED adjustable lighting has 6 preset backlighting effects. Each key cap is double-shot injection-molded for clear backlighting.

Constructed of aluminum and ABS, this keyboard has 87 standard keys and 12 multimedia keys allowing volume control and media playback directly from the keyboard. A Windows key lockout option is available for uninterrupted high-action gameplay. This affordable keyboard is compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or even the obsolete XP.

Key Features:

• Splash-proof design
• Custom mechanical switches that are equivalent to Cherry MX Blue

5. HAVIT RGB Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Blue Switches

This mechanical gaming keyboard features  blue key switches with a floating key design. They don’t seem to be Cherry MX Blue switches but they are mechanical switches with a competitive life rating. There is full n-key rollover and 104 keys anti-ghosting. There are 14 RGB backlit modes that are adjustable and the accompanying gaming mouse also has 7 different color settings. While it doesn’t allow customization, it does offer several exciting backlight modes. The 12 multimedia keys are controled via Fn (function) commands. The mouse that comes with this RGB keyboard also has a range of 6 DPI settings to suite a variety of different functions in both work and play. This is an excellent mechanical keyboard for typing as well as gaming.

Key Features:

• 14 Adjustable RGB backlit modes
• 7 Color effects with the accompanying mouse
• Full n-key rollover

6. Philips SPK8614 USB Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Rainbow Backlight

Philips is a brand synonymous usually with Hi-Fi and home entertainment tech, so it should not really be much of a surprise to see them branch out and dabble in the world of keyboards. What might come as a surprise though, is the range of features they give you for a relatively cheap price tag, in the form of the Philips SPK8614 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

The Philips SPK8614 comes with Philips very own custom made rapid fire mechanical blue switches. These are tactile but quiet switches, rated for over 50 million keystrokes and all housed in double-shot keycaps. The dual-mode control knob can be customized between controlling your media settings or the ‘ambiglow’ lighting effects. There are 19 of these ambiglow backlight chromatic effects that you can switch between to tailor the RGB backlight to your own taste. The Philips SPK8614 is fully programmable and comes with a comfortable magnetic wrist rest.

This is a great looking mechanical RGB keyboard priced low to mid-range making it a little more affordable.

Key Features:

• Philips rapid-fire Blue switches
• 19 Preset RGB “Ambiglow” effects
• 3 Lighting Key Maps

7. Patriot Viper V765 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

The Patriot Viper V765 is a macro lover’s dream come true. With 104 programmable macro keys, every possible gaming sequence can be accessed with the touch of a button. It features 100% Kailh mechanical white switches that allow tactile feedback. The 104 key rollover prevents ghosting and multimedia keys are easily accessible for volume control and media playback directly from the keyboard. It comes with an IP56 waterproof rating and is also dust proof.

The full spectrum RGB LED backlighting offers individual backlit keys, and is entirely customizable. Made of aircraft grade aluminum chassis, it also features a 2-year warranty. A removable magnetic palm rest is also included.

Key Features:

• Removable magnetic palm rest
• Kailh Box Switches

8. Logitech RGB G910 Orion Spark Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Romer-G Switches

Here we start entering the higher range keyboards that offer complete RGB individual key lighting customization. Per Logitech, it is one of the world’s fastest RGB mechanical gaming keyboard available. The exclusive Romer-G mechanical switches offer up to 25% faster actuation – important for PC gaming. Key lighting can be individually customized with over 16 million colors.

It also features 9 programmable G-keys and macro keys. The 113 keys are anti-ghosting and media controls are also located directly on the keyboard. With Arx control applications and a smartphone dock, you can access in-game data on your phone or tablet without interrupting your gameplay. The Logitech Orion Spark has a tested lifespan of 70 million keystrokes.

Key Features:

• World’s fastest RGB mechanical gaming keyboard

9. Razer BlackWidow Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Tactile And Clicky

Razer’s BlackWidow Elite keyboard features Razer Mechanical Switches specifically designed for gamers. You can choose between Green, Yellow or Orange switches. Green are tactile and clicky, Orange are tactile and silent or Yellow are linear and silent. These switches offer a fast response and low actuation point with 50g of actuation force. Chroma backlighting has over 16.8 million color options. Using Razer Synapse and Hypershift software, you can set up macros to your hearts content, as well as customize key lighting or sync your custom backgrounds.

Fully programmable keys, 5 additional macro keys, and easy access media keys are also available. 10 key rollover for anti-ghosting and volume control are also incorporated into this keyboard. It is compatible with all Razer hardware and lots of third-party equipment too, including Philips Hue. The BlackWidow Elite has an 80 million keystroke lifespan and comes with a 2-year warranty.

Key Features:

• Razer’s award-winning Mechanical Switches
• Highly compatible

10. Corsair Gaming STRAFE Mk.2 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Corsair has many popular gaming keyboards available, the build quality is excellent and the STRAFE Mk.2 RGB mechanical gaming keyboard does not disappoint. Incorporating 100% Cherry MX Red switches with a unique gold cross point, every key press is reliable and exact. The key switches have a wide actuation zone, no audible click, and no tactile feedback (tactile switches are an acquired taste).

The multi-color per-key RGB backlighting provides unlimited adjustments allowing you to fully program every individual key. Macro keys are abundant for gamers and FPS/MOBA key cap sets are textured and contoured for smooth accessibility. 100% anti-ghosting is provided by the 104 key rollover.

CUE link allows connection to compatible Corsair keyboards, headsets, and mouse to work together creating a glorious lighting experience. The free RGBShare community allows users to set up and share STRAFE RGB custom lighting modes for all games. A soft-touch detachable wrist rest and USB pass through are also included.

Key Features:

• 100% Anti-Ghosting
• Detachable full length wrist rest