Even on a budget, the best cheap gaming keyboards can still deliver a great experience for your fingers.

The best cheap gaming keyboards

6. ROCCAT MAGMA MEMBRANE KEYBOARD

For a full-size, RGB-laden keyboard with function key media controls and a wrist rest, the Magma is well worth the price tag. We especially like how tactile it feels for a membrane board.

Switch: Membrane, Rubber dome | Size: Full Size | Backlights: 5 zone RGB | Media controls: Function key | Wrist rest: Yes

5. HYPERX ALLOY CORE RGB

HyperX has had to incorporate membrane switches for this particular model, which has the handy effect of making the Alloy Core spill-resistant. We don't love the plasticy body, though.

Switch: Membrane, Rubber dome | Size: Full Size | Backlights: 16.8 Milion Color RGB| Media controls: Dedicated | Wrist rest: Yes

4. HAVIT MECHANICAL KEYBOARD & MOUSE COMBO

Besides the lack of exclusive customization software or dedicated media controls, this package of sleek peripherals leaves little to be desired.

Switch: Proprietary Blue | Size: Full Size | Backlights: Preset RGB| Media controls: Function key | Wrist rest: Yes

3. E-ELEMENT Z-88 MECHANICAL KEYBOARD

Though it's expensive compared to other boards here, we love the Z-88's variety of Outemu switches and aluminum backplate. 

Switch: Ouetmu Blue, Brown, Red | Size: 81-Key | Backlights: Preset RGB| Media controls: Function key | Wrist rest: Yes

2. STOGA MECHANICAL GAMING KEYBOARD

A compact, no-nonsense tenkeyless design board with pre-determined RGB backlighting. Unless you despise clicky switches, it's difficult to go wrong with the STOGA.

Switch: Proprietary Blue | Size: TenKeyLess | Backlights: Preset RGB| Media controls: Function key | Wrist rest: None

1. G.SKILL KM360

This TKL board is basic, but what it does, it does very well. It's solid, well-built, reliable, and looks pretty decent too. For afforable functionality, it can't be beat. 

Switch: Proprietary Blue | Size: TenKeyLess | Backlights: Preset RGB| Media controls: Function key | Wrist rest: None

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