The best keyboards of 2024

The Epic is JLab's premier keyboard, and it comes with a host of features for a price that might surprise you. Connect to three saved devices via USB dongle or Bluetooth using the super-easy pairing keys, and enjoy the sturdy performance and minimalist design.

The design itself is what makes this budget option a cut above the rest. It echoes the popular low-profile keys of Apple keyboards and premium offerings from brands like Logitech. Reliability hasn't been forgotten either, as the Bluetooth connection is solid, and the inclusion of programmable hotkeys is a real bonus. And let's not forget the Smart Media Dial for various media functions and more. All in all, you'll find it hard to find a better budget keyboard than this.

If you're working on multiple devices throughout the day and are sick to death of faffing with USB cables, this Dell Multimedia Keyboard is a fantastic office budget alternative.

Light, small, and compatible with a huge range of devices (even your TV), the KB216 has a wonderfully simple aesthetic with an excellent, premium tactile feel. Its low-profile keys are also quiet to use, so you can type up a storm without annoying your office neighbours. Yes, as a budget piece of kit, this Dell doesn't have the luxurious hand feel of mechanical switches or RGB lighting - but if you're looking for reliability and comfort at a very reasonable price, you've found it.

If you've been hankering for a lot more control over your gaming setup, this Razer Hunstman V2 is the best in its class. Firstly, you have those Razer analog optical switches that actually measure the amount of light that travels through the stem of the switch - and that means an exact gauge for how far the switch has travelled. The net result? You can literally tune the actuation level of these keys to suit you, and being advanced keyboard tech you can also benefit from near-zero input latency. Your games are going to benefit from an increase in your reaction times.

Switches aside, there are bells and whistles like the Chroma RGB software that allows for control over lighting schemes, plus a cool under-glow light that really sets this apart from the competition. Extra controls come in the form of a customisation Digital Dial and four media keys. Pro gaming kit doesn't come much better than this.

Ergonomic office equipment is all the rage this year, from vertical mice, lumbar support office chairs, cushioned mouse mats and, of course, the beloved ergonomic keyboard. Fitted with a plush palm rest and a rather wild distorted shape, you can kiss carpal tunnel and general wrist aches and pains goodbye.

Of course, Microsoft's LXM - 00004 keyboard isn't quite going to dazzle as much as a mechanical keyboard with a ton of extra function keys, but there is a row of dedicated keys for media control and even a shortcut key for Microsoft 365. We're certain your wrists will thank you for the extra comfort from the fabric-covered wrist rest and natural key layout that'll keep you typing away throughout the day.

The Logitech K380 Pebble Keys 2 Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard is a brilliant all-rounder and a great example of a cheap keyboard still possessing handy features. The most notable ones with this keyboard are its OS recognition and function keys. The ten function keys can be programmed to suit, and the keyboard can also tell whether you're using it with a Mac operating system or Windows. So, as the OS is detected on the fly, you'll never be lost trying to find the command key ever again.

Thanks to being wireless and lightweight, this also makes for a fantastic travel keyboard as well. If you want a keyboard to bring with you to a cafe or just want a spare for overseas travels, you can depend on this one.

When we wrote our Logitech MX Keys for Mac review, we found it to be a beautifully finished piece of technology with a low, minimalistic profile that belies its extreme powers. Capable of syncing with no less than three Apple Macs, MacBooks or iPads, the MX Keys offer the ability to switch from device to device without delay at the touch of a button. This is perfect as, once you've typed on the MX Keys, you'll want to use it as much as possible.

The key switches are light but satisfying to the touch, lending the fingers plenty of speed to hammer through work with haste – and you'll always be able to see them, given the adaptive backlighting. The battery is charged rapidly via USB-C and will last around 10 days.

The Logitech MX Keys for Mac is a favourite of What's The Best Deputy Editor William Lobley, who has used it day in and day out for over a year. There's also a Logitech MX Keys for Windows.

Read our full Logitech MX Keys review

In our review of the Lofree Flow mechanical keyboard we found the Kailh low-profile switches to be responsive and all-in-all it's a stylish and practical mechanical keyboard. And those tactile switches have keys that feature a slick gasket mount for a smoother keystroke too. In terms of comfort, the 3.9-degree tilt is a bit shallow compared to some, but given the raised profile of the keyboard in general it promotes a more active typing experience.

Despite having both wired and Bluetooth connections, the keyboard does not have a 2.4GHz wireless connectivity like many others, so you will need to stick with USB-C or Bluetooth. That said, Bluetooth is sold and reliable for most tablets, laptops and PCs so this is hardly much of a downside. Lighting-wise, It has a single-colour backlight - it's not very bright, but bright enough to light your way around it in darker conditions. All in all, this is a highly responsive mechanical keyboard that still manages to be compact enough to be truly usable and portable.

Apple's trademark slick minimalism is far from absent with its new Magic Keyboard, which delivers convenience, comfortability, and style in droves. Widely compatible with a majority of devices with Bluetooth connectivity, be it your smartphone, tablet, or even TV, Apple's Magic Keyboard is a deceivingly simple-looking keyboard with a lot to offer.

Despite appearances, the Magic Keyboard does not use membrane technology but instead uses a brilliantly innovative scissor-switch tech, which creates a wonderfully responsive tactile poppiness that'll complement any work office.

For the daily office commuter who's sick of flimsy stock keyboards, the Magic Keyboard is incredibly light and small - making it the perfect portable keyboard for your desktop or laptop.

Logitech's Craft keyboard is a fantastic choice for pretty much everyone looking to get into video editing, and despite being a little pricier than your standard keyboard, it's a fraction of the price of competing video editing keyboards out there. But aside from the fantastically crisp, ergonomic feel of the concave keys, the stunning metal chassis, and the widely compatible software, why is the Logitech Craft so perfect for editing? Simply put, it's an utterly brilliant programmable dial.

Seamlessly edit photos and videos with pinpoint accuracy, whether it's contrast, saturation, or exposure - forget having to adjust each and every slider with surgical accuracy and save yourself heaps of time and frustration.

Working with multiple programs at once? Use the dial to jump between them with instantaneous ease. Logitech's Craft is true convenience packaged in a light, modern and portable keyboard.

There's just something so damn aesthetically pleasing when it comes to the blocky, monochromatic keyboards of the 80s and 90s. Big, chunky, loud keys seem to scratch the vintage itch in our collective geeky consciousness. So, when a revamped retro mechanical keyboard comes along, it has to make our list. 8Bitdo's homage to a vintage terminal keyboard crossed with a Nintendo Entertainment System is simply awesome - and despite looking like a bit of a relic, it certainly doesn't run like one.

Fitted with Kailh Box Switch V2 White mechanical keys, Bluetooth, and wireless or wired connectivity, this humble little keyboard is incredibly versatile, making it perfect for home or office use. Best of all is the inclusion of Dual Super Buttons - programmable (without using software) to trigger any key combo you need - and yes, they do look like giant NES controller buttons.