
The K70 may not be the best choice for FPS gaming, as its full-size layout (complete with volume roller, media keys and tournament mode toggle) doesn't leave much space alongside for low-DPI mice to be flicked around. These type of switches were brought to gaming keyboards initially by Wooting and have since adopted by Razer and SteelSeries, amongst others.
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However, full analogue control of the type that Wooting offer, which allows keys to be used to mimic analogue sticks or triggers, isn't included, and a promised rapid trigger mode (which actuates the key after any downwards movement rather than at a set point) hasn't arrived via firmware update yet. *Hall effect switches essentially use a magnet to detect precisely how far down a key has been pressed, allowing you to do things like have a half-press and a full-press trigger different actions, or set up the keyboard to respond right at the very top of a key press for fast-paced games or right at the very bottom to avoid typos. This, combined with the high-quality PBT keycaps, produces a very comfortable typing experience that's a noticeable step up from earlier Corsair K70 models - although these options remain solid for gaming and cost significantly less than the Max. The £210/ $215 Corsair K70 Max is their latest flagship-grade option, with the standout feature being Hall Effect Corsair MGX mechanical switches*, an 8000Hz polling rate and added layers of sound-dampening foam. When it comes to gaming-focused mechanical keyboards, few can match Corsair's high-end models for pure depth of features. Watch the latest DF Weekly, where Digital Foundry staff discuss the hottest gaming technology news.īest full-size mechanical keyboard: Corsair K70 Max Image credit: Corsair/Digital Foundry



If you're not sure, scroll on to browse our full selection of recommendations! Best mechanical keyboard 2023 We've chosen keyboards for programming, gaming, building yourself and much more, so take a look. Note: The pictures of each keyboard show either a UK or US layout, but I've linked to the appropriate regional layout wherever possible - so don't worry if you see a keyboard with a different-sized Enter key than what you're used to!Ĭlick the links below to jump right into the category you're most interested in. Let's take a look at the 15 best mechanical keyboards on the market, all tried and tested by Digital Foundry.
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Whether you're looking for the ultimate gaming keyboard, a surprisingly solid budget offering or just something to code on, we've got you covered.

To answer this question, we've tested more than a hundred keyboards over the past five years, including wireless and low profile models, modular keyboards offering deep customisation and high-end premium keyboards with unique features and eye-catching designs. We've come a long way since these keyboards first hit the mainstream in 2010, and now there are thousands of different models available from brands big and small. Mechanical keyboards are now a mainstay of the gaming and programming communities, offering more customisability, better performance, improved longevity and just a better typing experience than your standard rubber dome keyboard.
