Last Updated on July 13, 2024 by Nahush Gowda
Gaming keyboards in India are plenty and across different price segments. If you are looking for a gaming keyboard, you would be looking at either an optical switch keyboard or a mechanical keyboard.
There are membrane keyboards too but those are really meant for gaming keyboards on a tight budget. For selecting a good-performing gaming keyboard, selecting good switches are of utmost importance.
There are plenty of switches available on the market and choosing the right type is more important than the brand itself. Objectively speaking, linear switches in general are the best for gaming because of their low actuation force and speed of key presses.
For casual gaming, every mechanical keyboard will perform the same but when you are into competitive gaming, you could shave off milliseconds of time using a better keyboard. That might factor into real-world differences.
If you are looking for the best gaming keyboards in India, here are the best gaming keyboards to buy in 2023.
Razer Huntsman V2 TKL Linear Optical Red Switches – Best Optical Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
- Switches: Razer Linear Red
- Keyboard layout: 100%
- Keycap Type: ABS Double Shot
- Connectivity: Wireless
- RGB: Yes
- Hot-swappable: Yes
- Low latency with 8000 Hz Polling Rate
- Linear and quiet key presses
- Great build quality
- Included Wrist rest
- Expensive
- Optical switches can be difficult to replace with other switches
Razer Huntsman is a keyboard that is meant for gaming. The newer Razer Huntsman V2 is a TKL gaming keyboard with all the nifty features that you would need for gaming.
It uses optical switches, which are faster in actuation than traditional mechanical switches. It has two options – Optical Linear Red and Clicky Purple. The Linear Red switch is more apt for gaming and the better of the two in terms of gaming.
The keypresses are smooth and blazingly fast. Typing can be hard on optical linear switches since it can be too sensitive for many. Well, it’s a keyboard that is meant for gaming and it is perfect at that.
It uses high-quality PBT keycaps which feel nice to use. Latency is really low and this is the first keyboard to have an 8000 Hz polling rate (not necessary, to be honest). It is one of the fastest gaming keyboards available on the market.
Talking about other useful features, it has Windows Lock, and RGB customisation via software which can also program keys to your requirements. It has dedicated media controls and even has a wristrest for added comfort.
It has a full-sized version which costs a little more but has dedicated media controls and a number pad. Overall, this is a performance gaming keyboard meant for competitive gaming and there is no compromise on performance or quality.
HyperX Alloy Origins Core – Best Value Gaming Mechanical Keyboard
Quick Specs
- Switches: HyperX Red
- Keyboard layout: TKL – 87 keys
- Keycap Type: PBT Double Shot
- Connectivity: Wired (Detachable Type-C)
- RGB: Yes
- Hot-swappable: Yes
- Aluminium grade build quality
- Linear Red switches work great for gaming
- Great software for RGB and macros customisation
- Doesn’t include wrist-rest
HyperX Alloy Origin Core is a gaming keyboard that doesn’t cost a kidney. The switches used here are not Cherry or Gateron, but their own HyperX switches. For the best gaming experience, linear Red works great.
Apart from switches, the keyboard is built with Aluminum which eliminates scratchy plastic sounds. RGB illumination is great and customisable via HyperX Ingenuity software. The PBT keycaps are pleasant to use and RGB. You can customise the macros keys with the software.
For ergonomics, it has 3 levels of keyboard angle and a detachable Type-C cable comes in handy to carry around the keyboard.
You can choose between the full-sized version and the TKL version based on your preference. Overall, this is the best value gaming keyboard in the Indian market right now which doesn’t compromise on quality or features.
Razer Blackwidow v3 Pro – Best Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Quick Specs
- Switches: Razer Green/Yellow
- Keyboard layout: 100%
- Keycap Type: ABS Double Shot
- Connectivity: Wireless
- RGB: Yes
- Hot-swappable: Yes
- Low latency
- Hybrid onboard storage – up to 5 profiles
- Great build quality
- Great software
- Included Wristrest
- Expensive
- Bulky keyboard
Yantragyan Take – Razer Blackwidow V3 Pro is a rather expensive keyboard but it might be worth it if you need a wireless gaming keyboard. It has absolutely low latency even for competitive gaming and its yellow switches are smooth and linear.
It has dedicated media controls and allows you to customise macro keys and RGB with its software. It also has a wristpad for comfort. The PBT keycaps and good build quality enhance the experience.
Overall, a great wireless gaming keyboard albeit a little expensive.
Redragon K599 – Best Budget Wireless/Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Quick Specs
- Switches: Outemu Red
- Keyboard layout: 65%
- Keycap Type: ABS Double Shot
- Connectivity: Wireless
- RGB: Yes
- Hot-swappable: Yes
- Compact
- Great build quality
- Good for modding (hot-swappable)
- No software customisation
- Occasional latency issues
It is a wireless 65% keyboard where you don’t have to struggle with the lack of dedicated arrow keys and is almost as compact as a 60% keyboard. It features Outemu red switches (linear feedback) that work great for gaming.
The build quality is great with a metal base and subtle textured finish. The keycaps are well-designed are large enough and per-key RGB illumination is great. Plus, you can mod the keyboard if you want since it is hot-swappable.
Overall, an all-rounder keyboard perfect for casual or even semi-pro gaming. The keyboard is wireless, hot-swappable, and compact and provides good value for the money spent.
Redragon K551 – Budget Mechanical Gaming keyboard
Quick Specs
- Switches: Outemu Red
- Keyboard layout: 100%
- Keycap Type: ABS Double Shot
- Connectivity: Wired
- RGB: Yes
- Hot-swappable: Yes
- Solid build quality.
- Great RGB lighting
- 100% anti-ghosting keys
- Good for modding (Hot-swappable)
- Weird hollow metal clang on hitting the Shift and Enter key
- No detachable USB-C cable
Royal Kludge RK68 is a 65% keyboard which is perfect as a small keyboard apt for both gaming and productive tasks. RK68 is hot-swappable and is available with Blue, Brown or Red Gateron switches.
For gaming, Gateron Red switches work like a charm and it is better than some budget Chinese OEM switches. The double-shot ABS keycaps are good enough and the build quality is decent.
With a metal base and plastic bezels, it weighs around 780 grams. It has a detachable USB-C cable but is not wireless. It has got RGB which can be customised onboard or using the software.
Overall, a good budget gaming keyboard that has good reliable switches and works well for gaming and otherwise.
Conclusion
You can spend a lot on gaming keyboards chasing after the best features which you might not even use. After a point, there is no point in spending more because they will remain more or less in terms of performance.
Yantragyan hopes that this list of the best gaming keyboards has helped you narrow down your choices. All the listed keyboards here are great for gaming and the final choice depends on your preferences with form factor, size, and features like RGB, macros, etc.
It is easy to overspend on a mechanical gaming keyboard, so all the keyboards listed here are more value-oriented than the top-end mechanical keyboards. If you are looking for more wireless keyboard options for gaming, check this out. If you are looking for more budget gaming keyboard options, you can check this list which has the best mechanical keyboards under 3000.
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