Imagine a scenario. It’s midnight. You are gaming in your room. There are one or more people sleeping in the same room. Your keyboard is making continuous sounds. How irritating a situation it would be?
Skip gaming, think that you are in your office. You are typing something and that is making sounds. Would it be pleasing for the people around you? No. Then what is the solution? The solution is the “Quietest Gaming Keyboard”
In this article, you are going to have an idea of the 5 best quiet keyboards in 2023. So let’s start.
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1. Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT
If you want to experience the best experience of having so many features that the quietest gaming keyboard should possess on a low budget, Corsair K55 RGB Pro XT is for you. Besides the RGB backlit, it has rubber dome switches. It is an update of the Corsair K55 RGB. Its ergonomics and low latency are mentionable features. But the user who is not comfortable with the rubber dome switches may have some difficulties in the first place. But those who are used to the rubber dome switches may find it comfortable and the soft rubber palm rest may give additional comfort while gaming. And yes, it is one of the quietest keyboards.
The price of this keyboard is the lowest of the best 5 of them. You can get it for under $50.
| Specifications of Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 481 mm x 167 mm x 36 mm |
| Wired Connectivity | USB 3.0 or 3.1, Type A |
| Cable Material | Rubber |
| Switch | Rubber Dome |
| Macros | 6 Dedicated Macro Keys |
| Cable Lenght | 1.82 m |
| RGB | Individual Keys |
The pros and cons of this keyboard are mentioned below.
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2. Razer BlackWidow Elite
Another quietest gaming keyboard is Razer BlackWidow Elite. This is one of the best premium keyboards of the market from a top-level brand. This also has RGB lighting and offers customization. It is too much eye-catching when it is fully lit up. It gives you a great in-game performance. The design of Razer BlackWidow Elite is gorgeous. Gamers reviewed that it performs perfectly in-game.
Razer BlackWidow Elite will cost you more or less $160. All the prices we are mentioning may vary with time, marketplace, and shipping address.
| Specifications of Razer BlackWidow Elite | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 448 mm x 164 mm (keyboard only)/232.5 mm (with wrist rest) x 42.3 mm |
| Weight | 1422.3 g or 1673.7 g |
| Cable | Non-detachable braided fiber |
| Type | Mechanical |
| Key Roll-over | 10-key roll-over |
| Keys | Fully programmable |
| RGB | Razer Chroma |
| Synapse | Synapse 3.0 |
The pros and cons of Razer BlackWidow Elite are mentioned below.
3. Logitech MX Keys
The Logitech MX Keys is another quietest gaming keyboard on our list. This is a wireless keyboard. This is not a mechanical keyboard and it only has white backlighting. RGB lighting is not present here. It is one of the best keyboards for gaming though its latency is not low as expected.
Logitech MX Keys’ build quality will make you happy. The key alignment is staggered. You can pair it with 3 devices using Bluetooth as Bluetooth multi-device pairing. But unfortunately, it has no dedicated macro keys. But yes, it has macro programming with software.
| Specifications of Logitech MX Keys | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wireless (Bluetooth, Dongle) |
| Dimensions | 131.63 mm x 430.2 mm x 20.5 mm |
| Weight | 810 g |
| Battery | Lo-Pro 1500 mAh |
| Battery Longevity | Full Charge lasts up to 10 days (predefined settings), 5 months (no backlighting) |
| Keycap Material | ABS |
| Backlighting | Only White (Software Controllable) |
| USB Passthrough | No |
The pros and cons table for the Logitech MX Keys keyboard is below:
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4. Keychron K6
Keychron K6 can be another option for you if you are looking for the quietest gaming keyboard. It has great latency which makes it a good gaming keyboard. It offers full RGB backlighting as well. It has a great build quality, each bard includes sound-absorbing foam and silicon pads underneath the PCB. But it has no customization software and ergonomics are only reasonable.
Like the Logitech MX Keys, it also has no macro-programmable keys. There are two versions of the keyboard with ABS plastic frame and aluminum frame. Like the Logitech MX Keys, it is a wireless keyboard and can be paired with 3 devices. But unlike that, it has no dongle connectivity.
| Specifications of Keychron K6 | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 313 mm x 104 mm x 37 mm (Plastic Case) 317 mm x 107 mm x 37 mm (Aluminum Case) |
| Weight | 530 g (Plastic), 664 g (Aluminum) |
| Keys | 68 |
| RGB | Yes |
| Cable | Detachable braided USB Type C |
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes (Bluetooth Only) |
| Software Customization | No |
| Keycap Material | ABS |
| Keycap Profile | OEM |
Here we are mentioning the pros and cons of this keyboard for you.
5. ROCCAT Magma Membrane
ROCCAT Magma Membrane keyboard is the last keyboard on our top 5 quietest gaming keyboards list. This is one of the cheapest keyboards but provides good silent property. It uses rubber dome switches like Corsair K55 RGB XT. It offers macro-programmable keys as well. ROCCAT Magma Membrane offers RGB but not individual RGB. But the good news is, the RGB has effects and the color mixing is awesome. Besides, it is programmable.
It is a wired keyboard and the wire is not detachable. Its plastic body shows a lot of flex and it uses ABS keycaps. It offers a 26-key rollover. You will get it under $30.
| Specifications of ROCCAT Magma Membrane | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 400 mm x 200 mm x 39.9 mm |
| Weight | 159 g |
| Switch | Rubber dome |
| Wrist Rest | Hard plastic |
| RGB | Yes, 5 zones |
| Number of Keys | 104 |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Generation | 3rd Gen |
The pros and cons of the last quietest keyboard on our list are mentioned here for you.
This is the end of our recommendations for the quietest gaming keyboards of 2023. Research more before making a decision.
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