Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL Alternatives
The Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL is one of our top keyboards picks of 2026 ($109.99 · 4.3/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL for typical buyers.
Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s
At $33.97 the Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s costs $76.02 less than the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL.
nuphy Air75 V2
At $95.96 the nuphy Air75 V2 costs $14.03 less than the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL.
Cherry KC 200 MX
At $79.85 the Cherry KC 200 MX costs $30.14 less than the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL.
Logitech K780 Multi-Device Wireless
At $69.99 the Logitech K780 Multi-Device Wireless costs $40 less than the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL.
Logitech Wave Keys
At $69.99 the Logitech Wave Keys costs $40 less than the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL.
Keychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical
The Keychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical sits $110.80 above the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL at $220.79 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Keychron Q6 Max QMK Wireless
The Keychron Q6 Max QMK Wireless sits $110.00 above the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL at $219.99 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Keychron V3 Max TKL Wireless Mechanical
The Keychron V3 Max TKL Wireless Mechanical sits $5 above the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL at $114.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Logitech MX Keys S Wireless
The Logitech MX Keys S Wireless sits $6 above the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL at $115.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
nuphy Air96 V2 Wireless Mechanical
The nuphy Air96 V2 Wireless Mechanical sits $6.97 above the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL at $116.96 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Logitech ERGO K860 Split Keyboard
The Logitech ERGO K860 Split Keyboard sits $20.00 above the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL at $129.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
nuphy Field75 HE V2
The nuphy Field75 HE V2 sits $69.01 above the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL at $179 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Logitech Alto Keys K98M Wireless Mechanical
Priced within a few dollars of the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL at $109.99 with a 4.3/5 rating, the Logitech Alto Keys K98M Wireless Mechanical is the closest direct comparable in the category.
Razer Pro Type Ultra
The Razer Pro Type Ultra sits $50.00 above the Cherry KC 500 MX LP TKL at $159.99 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
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