Computing Peripherals

The Lemokey X5 is a great mechanical keyboard, bringing premium construction and fantastic performance to gamers and typists on a budget — albeit with a few flaws.

Soaring ahead of the competition, the K673 is an amazing budget keyboard from Redragon — although at this price, you should expect some sacrifices to quality control

Plenty of customization, QMK firmware and a solid build make the GMMK Pro a sound investment, especially now its younger siblings have driven prices down.

Taking an ‘if it ain’t broke’ approach to the design, the Maya 8K impresses as a high performance gaming mouse that demands to be taken to your next LAN tournament

This very pretty, full-sized keyboard holds up well for both gaming and productivity, but is let down by a lack of features.

The Corsair K55 RGB Pro comes with six dedicated macro keys, media controls and it’s great for productivity. But its middling gaming performance, among other flaws, hold it back.

The Cherry MX LP 2.1 is a great low-profile keyboard to type and game on thanks to speedy switches, and its 65% layout makes it a great travel buddy. But it’ll cost you a pretty penny.

The GravaStar Mercury K1 Pro will please sci-fi fans with its futuristic aesthetic, dual RGB systems and sturdy build and it offers a superb typing experience to back it up.

The Redragon Blue Siren K654 offers great gaming and typing performance and it has a lovely design — all for just $69. But the low price means the keyboard has a couple of noteworthy drawbacks.