With so many varieties of gaming keyboards out there, it can be hard to find the perfect one for you.
If you are debating between purchasing a wired or wireless keyboard and need to know the differences, then look no further. We’ve compiled everything we know about wired and wireless keyboards into this handy guide to help you decide which is the right one for you!
Wired Keyboards
A wired keyboard will have typically a USB cable that connects directly to your gaming PC.
Wired keyboards are best suited to those who are planning on gaming or streaming because of the direct connection. These keyboards are incredibly responsive and aren’t at risk of experiencing any interference. You can game on in confidence knowing every single keypress will be registered at lightning speeds.
Advantages:
- Direct reliable connection
- Typically, less expensive
- Don’t need to spend money on batteries – just a spare USB port
Disadvantages:
- Limited by the wire
- Cables can clutter up desk space
Our Top Wired Keyboards
Here is our list of some of our favourite wired gaming keyboards available right now at Overclockers UK.
Glorious GMMK 2 65% White Mechanical Keyboard
- 65% form factor
- Glorious Fox linear key switches
- ABS keycaps
- ANSI layout
- Per-key RGB backlighting
- Customisable via Glorious CORE software
- Available in black and white
Ducky One3 Mist TKL 80% USB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
- 80% mechanical keyboard
- Built with all-new QUACK mechanics
- PBT double shot keycaps
- Per-key RGB backlighting
Corsair K70 RGB Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard
- Full size mechanical keyboard
- Cherry MX Brown key switches
- Per-key RGB backlighting
- Customise with Corsair iCUE software
Ducky ProjectD Tinker 75% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
- 75% mechanical keyboard
- Hot-swappable PCB
- Includes Cherry MX Red key switches
- PBT double shot keycaps
- RGB lighting
Wireless Keyboards
A wireless keyboard won’t have a wire directly connected to it. Instead, wireless keyboards will utilise Bluetooth connectivity or a dongle and require batteries in order to connect to your gaming PC.
If you want a keyboard, you can easily take with you or don’t like lots of wires cluttering up your desk, then a wireless keyboard is the one for you. Wireless keyboards offer much more freedom, perfect for those who are working from home.
Advantages:
- Portable
- No wires
Disadvantages:
- Higher chance of interference and input lag
- Requires batteries
- Typically, more expensive
Our Top Wireless Keyboards
If you are in need of a handy, lightweight wireless gaming keyboard then we’ve listed some of our favourites down below!
Corsair Gaming K70 Pro Mini RGB Wireless Gaming Keyboard
- Wireless gaming keyboard
- 60% form factor
- Cherry MX Red key switches
- PBT double-shot keycaps
- Compatible with Corsair Slipstream Wireless, Bluetooth, or USB wired connectivity
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini RGB Wireless Gaming Keyboard
- 65% form factor
- Compact and lightweight
- Razer mechanical key switches
- Connect via Razer Hyperspeed Wireless, Bluetooth, or USB wired
- RGB per-key backlighting
- Compatible with Razer Synapse
Ducky Zero 6108 Mechanical Wireless Gaming Keyboard
- Wireless connectivity
- 100% full-sized form factor
- Cherry MX2A key switches
- Hot-swappable PCB
- Tri-mode connectivity – USB, 2.4GHz wireless, or Bluetooth
ASUS ROG Claymore II PBT Wireless Gaming Keyboard
- TKL form factor
- ASUS ROG RX optical mechanical key switches
- PBT double shot keycaps
- Detachable numpad and wrist rest
- Wireless and wired connectivity
- RGB per-key backlighting
- Compatible with Aura Sync
Wired or Wireless
Do you prefer using a wired or a wireless keyboard for gaming or work? Have you found any distinct benefits between using one or the other?
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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