To find the best mechanical keyboards, we tested over 25 models, assessing comfort, connectivity and build.

In 2025, so far I’ve tested 38 tenkeyless and full-size mechanical keyboards—as well as 40 compact mechanical keyboards—ranging from budget options to high-end boards.

Mechanical keyboards start with a standard wired USB connection, which may or may not be detachable from the keyboard itself for easier cable routing. Wireless is usually a premium upgrade, though ...