Price Guide

Keyboards Price Guide — What You Get at Every Budget

Keyboards range from compact budget Bluetooth models to premium all-aluminum mechanical customs with hot-swap switches. The right pick depends on whether you need a numpad, wireless multi-device switching, silent office operation, or enthusiast-grade programmability. We track 15 keyboards across 3 price bands, updated automatically with every catalog refresh.

Budget (under $80)

$20 - $80

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★ 4.4 avg$34 – $80$63 avg

What to expect

Switch Type: Scissor-switch membrane (round keys) / Cherry MX2A mechanicalLayout: Full-size with numpad / Compact 80-keyConnectivity: Bluetooth LE / USB-C wiredBacklight: None

Expect scissor-switch or entry-level mechanical switches, plastic build, Bluetooth or wired only. Good for basic typing and multi-device switching.

Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s

Best in this budget

Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s

~$33.97 · ★ 4.5· B-Tier

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↑For about $56 more, you get: TKL (tenkeyless), Gateron Jupiter mechanical (hot-swap), Bluetooth / 2.4GHz / USB-C wired, Per-key RGB (south-facing).

Midrange ($80 - $160)

$80 - $160

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★ 4.4 avg$96 – $160$119 avg

What to expect

Switch Type: Scissor-switch membrane / Low-profile Gateron mechanical (hot-swap)Layout: Full-size with numpad / TKL (tenkeyless)Connectivity: Bluetooth / Bluetooth LEBacklight: Per-key RGB / Smart adaptive white backlight

Expect quality mechanical or premium scissor switches, aluminum accents, tri-mode wireless, per-key RGB, and hot-swap on mechanical models.

Keychron V3 Max TKL Wireless Mechanical

Best in this budget

Keychron V3 Max TKL Wireless Mechanical

~$114.99 · ★ 4.6· A-Tier

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↑For about $88 more, you get: 96% with numpad, Gateron mechanical (hot-swap), Custom keyboard enthusiasts who want a numpad.

Premium ($160+)

$160 - $250

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★ 4.6 avg$179 – $221$207 avg

What to expect

Switch Type: Gateron mechanical (hot-swap) / Hall-effect magnetic (hot-swap)Layout: 75% (83-key) / 96% with numpadConnectivity: BluetoothBacklight: Per-key RGB (south-facing) / Per-key RGB

Expect full CNC aluminum cases, Hall-effect or premium switches, gasket mounting, QMK/VIA firmware, and enthusiast-grade acoustics.

Keychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical

Best in this budget

Keychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical

~$220.79 · ★ 4.7· S-Tier

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