Best gaming keyboard for professional gamers

Shadab RabbaniSep 6, 2021, 18:03 IST

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To conquer the gaming space, you must be fully equipped. With that we mean, you must have a high-performance desktop with a highly responsive monitor along with a swift keyboard. The professional gamers prefer mechanical keyboards because of their comfort, speed and durability.

Mechanical keyboards feel better on the fingers and give minimal strain to the hands while gaming. As each key on these gaming keyboards has a mechanical switch of its own, they are usually more expensive than membrane keyboards.

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If you are looking to upgrade your gaming keyboard or just want to replace them, here are some of the best options available on Amazon.

Corsair K95 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Corsair K95 mechanical keyboard is a heavy-duty gaming keyboard, built with aircraft-grade aluminium frame. It has dynamic RGB backlighting that the gamers can customise. It features Cherry MX speed linear switches which makes you feel every touch on the keyboard. It comes with 8mb profile storage which enables you to on-board five profiles. It is equipped with six dedicated macro keys that can be programmed for gaming. Corsair K95 is one of the most durable keyboards which comes with great customisable options.

HK Gaming GK61 Mechanical Keyboard

HK Gaming GK61 is a mechanical keyboard that comes with Gateron optical switches. These optical switches can be hot swapped with other optical switches without any soldering. The keyboard comes with RGB backlights that are customisable. It is a plug and play keyboard that has USB type-c connection. It has a very high response time of 0.2ms which can prove pivotal in winning or losing a game. It is water and dust resistant and comes with IP64 rating. The HK Gaming GK61 keyboard is a suitable option for gamers who like customising their switches.

HyperX Alloy Origins Core Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

HyperX Alloy Origins Core keyboard features N-key rollover which prevents ghosting from games. It is easy to carry on the go with its detachable USB connection and compact design. The keyboard comes without the numeric keys and HyperX claims that this offers more room to gamers to use the mouse effectively. It is a heavy-duty keyboard built with aircraft-grade aluminum. It is equipped with HyperX NGENUITY software that helps customise the keyboard as per the gamers’ needs. It features RGB backlight with three on-board profile storage to save your customization. HyperX Allow Origins Core is a reliable choice for gamers who are gaming on a smaller gaming set-up.

Razer Huntsman Mini Gaming Keyboard

Razer Huntsman Mini is a 60% optical gaming keyboard which comes with optical switches. These switches are claimed to be faster than most mechanical keyboards. The Huntsman Mini has a compact design that doesn’t have numeric keys and function keys. These are assimilated into the keyboard with some keys having secondary key functionality. You can customize the RGB backlights and store up to five on-board profiles. The keyboard has a premium feel and is build with top-grade aluminum. Razer Huntsman Mini is an excellent choice for those looking for a high-performance keyboard in a small design.

Redragon Kumara K552 Mechanical Keyboard

Redragon Kumara K552 is a compact gaming keyboard that comes without the numeric keys. The keys are claimed to be durable with 50-million tested strokes. It is a heavy-duty keyboard built with metal. It comes with comfortable key caps that feel smooth while typing and showcase the RGB backlight clearly. It promises to have N-key rollover enabled that prevents ghosting while you game. It is easy to carry and connects easily via a USB connector. Redragon Kumara K552 is a durable keyboard coming at a highly competitive price.

Corsair K68 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Corsair makes high-quality gaming products which are revered by gamers across the world. Corsair K68 keyboard has vivid RGB backlighting that is customisable using Corsair Utility Engine (CUE). We can also use CUE for macro programming of the keys. The keyboard has an IP32 rating for dust and water resistance. The key rollover feature protects the keyboard from ghosting during crucial game situations. It comes with a removable palm rest. Corsair K68 is an excellent choice for pro gamers who wish to have a ghosting-free gaming experience.

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