Mechanical Keyboards Comparison Table — Features Side by Side

Compare mechanical keyboards side by side. Layout, switches, connectivity, programmability, and price. Find the right keyboard for your needs.

Updated 2026-03-09 Independently reviewed
Feature
Keychron Q1 Pro
Keychron Q1 Pro
GMMK Pro
GMMK Pro
Ducky One 3
Ducky One 3
Royal Kludge RK84
Royal Kludge RK84
Corsair K70 RGB Pro
Corsair K70 RGB Pro
Razer BlackWidow V4
Razer BlackWidow V4
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL
Logitech G Pro X TKL
Logitech G Pro X TKL
Wooting 60HE
Wooting 60HE
Drop CTRL
Drop CTRL
Rating
9.3/10
8.6/10
8.8/10
8.1/10
8.5/10
8.4/10
8.9/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
8.2/10
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Price $199/one-time $169/one-time $129/one-time $69/one-time $159/one-time $169/one-time $189/one-time $199/one-time $174/one-time $200/one-time
Layout 75%75%Full-size or TKL75%Full-sizeFull-sizeTKLTKL60%Full-size or TKL
Switch Type Gateron G Pro (various), hot-swappableGlorious Panda or barebonesCherry MX (Red, Brown, Blue, Silent Red)RK Red/Brown/Blue, hot-swappableCherry MX Red, Speed, or BrownRazer Green (clicky) or Yellow (linear)OmniPoint 2.0 (adjustable actuation)GX (linear/tactile/clicky), hot-swappableLekker magnetic Hall EffectCherry MX or Halo, hot-swappable
Hot-Swappable Yes (5-pin)Yes (5-pin)NoYes (3-pin)NoNoNoYes (3-pin)No (proprietary)Yes (5-pin)
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4GHzUSB-CUSB-CUSB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHzUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-C or LIGHTSPEED 2.4GHzUSB-CUSB-C
Backlight South-facing RGBSouth-facing RGBRGB or single-colorRGBPer-key RGBPer-key Chroma RGBPer-key RGBRGBPer-key RGBIn-switch RGB
Keycap Material PBT doubleshotPBT (pre-built) or barebonesPBT doubleshotABSPBT (optional) / ABSABS doubleshotPBTPBTPBTABS
Build Material AluminumAluminumPlasticPlasticAluminumAluminum top, plastic baseAluminumPlasticAluminumAluminum
Polling Rate 1000Hz wired, 90Hz wireless1000Hz1000Hz1000Hz wired8000Hz (AXON)8000Hz10000Hz1000Hz1000Hz1000Hz
N-Key Rollover YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Weight 1.2 kg1.1 kg0.9 kg0.6 kg1.0 kg1.1 kg0.9 kg0.8 kg0.7 kg1.0 kg
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Our Methodology

We type-test each keyboard for at least 2 weeks in real work and gaming scenarios. We measure actuation force with a force gauge, test latency with specialized tools, and evaluate build quality, keycap material, and sound profile. No manufacturer has editorial influence over our rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I compare when choosing a mechanical keyboard?
Compare layout (full-size, TKL, 75%, 60%), switch type (linear, tactile, clicky), hot-swap vs soldered, connectivity (wired, wireless, Bluetooth), programmability (QMK, VIA, proprietary), and build material (plastic, aluminum).
What's the difference between 60%, 75%, and TKL?
60% has no function row or arrow keys (compact). 75% keeps function row and arrows in a compact layout. TKL (tenkeyless) removes the number pad but keeps function row and arrows. Choose based on space and key needs.
Are optical switches better than mechanical?
Optical switches use light instead of metal contacts—faster actuation and no debounce. They can feel similar to mechanical. Razer and Wooting use optical. Some prefer traditional mechanical for the feel. Both are valid choices.

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