The best keyboards for PC of 2024

Logitech's ultimate keyboard for all users, the MX Keys S wireless keyboard delivers a wonderful, tactile feel to every keystroke and is perfect for portability or cluttered desk spaces thanks to its slim profile.

Composed of a metal chassis with scissor-switch keys, there is an air of quality that cannot be ignored when it comes to the Logitech MX Keys S, and with programmable keys - there's no denying its suitability for all users.

Using Bluetooth technology, which may concern some users when it comes to responsiveness but certainly shouldn't, the absolute convenience of having a great wireless keyboard like the Logitech MX Keys S is sensational. Responsive, accurate and all-around great to use, the Logitech MX Keys S feels like quality, and that's really what you want in a good keyboard.

As for RGB lighting, the Logitech has some backlighting, but it is faint and doesn't illuminate the entire keycap as a mechanical keyboard might, that being said, it's a minor drawback from what is one of our favourite keyboards for PCs of the year.

Arteck is a mainstay keyboard manufacturer for those on a budget, and the Arteck full-size keyboard might just be the best of them.

Made with aluminium for a robust feel, this budget keyboard's scissor switch keys and overall quality is fantastic for the price. Lacking any additional features, this cheap keyboard is admittedly basic, but what more do you really need out of a keyboard?

For those in need of a dedicated keyboard for browsing or office work, you won't find many options better anywhere else.

For even less cash, the Arteck 60 per cent keyboard is perfect for travelling light and keeping your productivity high. With the same build quality and design as the Arteck full-size keyboard, but without the number pad, this smaller Arteck wireless keyboard is ideal for moving about the room, lounging back in your chair and casually scrolling through social media, without being remotely bulky or obtrusive at all.

With the loss of the number pad, however, those with more number-oriented jobs might want the speed and convenience of a dedicated number pad, so it's worth getting the slightly more expensive model.

That being said, for a light, comfortable and well-made 60 per cent keyboard, the Arteck wireless keyboard is just for you.

Gamers, if you're looking for an absolutely brilliant gaming keyboard that'll keep you ahead of the curve, comfortable and stylish, the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL mechanical gaming keyboard is precisely for you.

First thing to note about why the SteelSeries Apex Pro is so brilliant is its marvellous key switches. Equipped with Omnipoint 2.0 hypermagnetic switches, these effortless, ultra-precise keys are just what you need to game, without ever feeling as though you were cheated out of a win.

Steelseries has dominated the gaming keyboard market for some time with its impeccable build quality, and the Apex Pro TKL keyboard is the epitome of this. Along with great keys and wonderful build quality, the Apex Pro also has beautiful RGB lighting and an OLED screen for actuation customisation and Bluetooth pairing.

With all these features, however, you'll likely find that the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL has much less battery life than you thought, lasting roughly 37 hours of constant use. This is a shame, but it is understandable seeing its sheer number of features.

For one of the best gaming keyboards of the year, the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL keyboard cannot be beaten, it's just that good.

Certainly on the budget side of prices, for a smaller setup that's significantly cheaper, whilst still getting that awesome SteelSeries quality, the Apex 3 TKL keyboard is perfect for starting out your gaming setup with a bang.

Brilliant to use and ideal for smaller desk setups thanks to its TKL size, the Apex 3 is surprisingly robust for its price. Yes, the keyboard itself has rubber dome keys which certainly don't offer the same accuracy that mechanical keyboards do, but regardless it's a cut above most keyboards on the market.

If a great budget gaming keyboard is what you're looking for, you've certainly found it, all without sacrificing RGB lighting.

If you're desk-bound most of the day, though you're not moving and lifting heavy objects, your hands and wrists can certainly begin to develop soreness after hours of typing.

To alleviate pain and discomfort, you should absolutely consider switching over to Microsoft's brilliant Ergonomic desktop keyboard, a brilliantly innovative keyboard that's made to fit human hands.

Though it may look strange, this brilliant ergonomic keyboard contours to the shape of your hands, giving you a much more comfortable typing experience overall. What's more, there's also a plush wrist rest, which prevents all sorts of wrist issues in the long run, including carpal tunnel.

Perfect for the office or home, though this great keyboard for PCs may take some getting used to, it's worth using to minimise straining and boost your productivity.

If your desk space is limited or you prefer the simplicity of a smallish keyboard, the RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 is simply brilliant at its price. Mechanical, made well and ultra-responsive, this tactile keyboard is great for home office workers in need of a satisfying keyboard to push them through the day.

Modern mechanical keyboards for PCs are simply brilliant at offering responsive key actuation, making them perfect for jobs and activities where accuracy is key. Customisable with programmable keys, RGB backlight, and even swappable keys, the RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 wireless 60 per cent keyboard is made for longevity, performance and ease of use.

Thanks to its size and RGB lighting, however, the battery life of RK61 isn't amazing at 13 hours, which is particularly low for a keyboard. But with a good cable and some patience, you'll find there's enough for whatever you set your heart on doing.

If you're working in an office, chances are RGB lighting and clicking keys aren't going to fly with your colleagues, for that, you'll need something a little low profile.

The Cherry KC 6000 slim keyboard is a gorgeously subtle keyboard that has a super-slim design complete with a metal chassis to make for a robust feeling design.

Whisper-quiet, yet satisfying to use thanks to Cherry's scissor-switch design, the Cherry KC 6000 offers plenty to those sick of those small, loud plastic keyboards and want something truly special.

A remarkable keyboard that's a breath of fresh air for creative types looking for some more control, the Logitech Craft is an admittedly expensive, but brilliant wireless keyboard. From the get-go, the quality of the Logitech Craft is impeccable - illuminated keys, a wonderful metal design and delightful scissor-switch keys, the feel of the Craft is brilliant.

Connect to multiple devices, program keys and more - if you're between devices and don't fancy connecting to Bluetooth or toying with cables, Logitech's Craft keyboard brings a lot to offer users who desire customisation.

And then, there's the crowning feature of the Logitech craft that makes it one of the best keyboards for PCs: a sensational control toggle which is compatible with a multitude of Adobe software. Control and adjust brightness with a never before level of control, speed and accuracy in a satisfying way, it's just that good.

If you're deep into photo and video editing and are struggling to get that setting just right, look no further than the Logitech Craft - a true breath of fresh air in the keyboard market.

If you're in dire need of a keyboard that looks, sounds and feels fantastic, the Logitech G915 mechanical keyboard gives you the most bang for you buck. Not the blindingly bright mechanical keyboard you'd expect, this darker metallic model is ultra-thin, and slightly subtler in design than most mechanical keyboards on the market.

Its thin design and wonderful tactile switches which give the keyboard a satisfying click are a bargain for the price, and with its array of programmable keys, media controls and dual connectivity options - you might find the Logitech G915's features all too much.

That being said, for a whole range of users, the Logitech G915 is a marvellous keyboard that'll keep you pushing through work, crushing video editing and dominating games far into the future.