I review keyboards for a living — here's 9 Black Friday mechanical keyboard deals I recommend

Lemokey X1: $27 @ Amazon
The Lemokey X1 is quintessential gaming on a dime. For $36, this keyboard offers awesome typing and gaming performance, as we said in our Lemokey X1 review. It’s also built well, akin to a premium keyboard, and has backlighting that can be customized via user-friendly software. However, the premium construction doesn’t extend to the X1’s keycaps, and it isn’t hot-swappable.

HyperX Alloy Origins 60: was $99 now $43 @ Amazon
The HyperX Alloy Origins 60 is one of the best mini keyboards we’ve ever tested. In our HyperX Alloy Origins 60 review, we said this tiny peripheral perfectly captures both the conveniences and frustrations of the mini keyboard design, but it does so with HyperX’s signature no-nonsense design philosophy. If you have your heart set on a mini keyboard, it’s worth considering!

Cherry KC 200 MX: was $99 now $58 @ Amazon
The Cherry KC 200 MX is a delight to type on thanks to its smooth MX2A switches and overall sturdy build. The classy minimalist design also works well either in an office or gaming den. Though it lacks a wireless option and has no backlighting, the excellent $89 is hard to argue against.

Keychron V2 75%: $59 @ Amazon
Keychron has turned its legendary K2 from a custom productivity board into a gaming monster thanks to Gateron double-rail magnetic switches. The K2 75% has a roster of features commonly seen in top-tier gaming boards, including rapid trigger, last key prioritization and multiple actuation points.

Logitech MX Mechanical Mini: was $149 now $112 @ Amazon
The Logitech MX Mechanical Mini is a low-profile mechanical keyboard designed with productivity in mind. It’s compact, stylish and lovely to type on, plus it’s available with a range of different switch options to customize the keyboard’s feel and sound. At this lower price, it's practically a steal!

Logitech G915 Lightspeed TKL: was $229 now $126 @ Best Buy
Logitech’s peripheral is a terrific tenkeyless board. As we said in our Logitech G915 Lightspeed TKL review, this peripheral impresses thanks to its compact form factor, gorgeous design and excellent switches. Your eyes and fingertips won’t be able to get enough of the Lightspeed.

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini: was $179 now $127 @ Amazon
The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini offers a high-quality build and a wide range of per-key customization options, designed specifically for competitive gamers. It's also an excellent showcase of the capabilities of SteelSeries OmniPoint Hall Effect switches. For those seeking every advantage over their competition, there is no better 60% keyboard than the Apex Pro Mini, especially at this reduced price.

SteelSeries Apex Pro: was $199 now $124 @ Amazon
For our money, there’s no better mini keyboard on the market right now than the Apex Pro. Like we said in our SteelSeries Apex Pro review, this is a fabulous 60% board, it may be targeted at gamers thanks to its per-key customization options, yet it’s also an ideal solution for typists who want an ultra-portable keyboard.

Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless: was $169 now $129 @ Amazon
The MX Mechanical is a decent mechanical keyboard for the low-profile, wireless niche. It's normally an expensive peripheral, but at this discounted price, it's a must-buy.