One of the most unusual rabbit holes in the world of tech is that of the custom mechanical keyboard. It's equal parts social media ASMR, solder fumes and life-changing decisions over plastic composition and the viscosity of grease. And oh, months of waiting. If it sounds like I'm mocking the hobby, it's because that comes from a self-deprecating place. If.
Our favourite compact keebs from Corsair, Logitech, Asus and more.
Article by Will Judd, Senior Staff Writer, Digital Foundry Updated on 27 April 2021
Compact keyboards are the fastest-growing segment of the mechanical keyboard space, a reversal of the traditional wisdom that gamers want full-size boards with tons of macro keys, media controls and other exciting doodads. Instead, these 60 percent, 65 percent, 75 percent and TKL boards focus on a clean aesthetic that s super-portable and takes up minimal desk space, while still providing all of the keys you ll need for 99 percent of modern games. In this round-up, we ll share our recommendations for the very best compact keyboards on the market based on our extensive testing.