I’m a big fan of the best mechanical keyboards, and I’ve reviewed and tested several over the years. Because of that, I was curious to see which of these peripherals Reddit recommended.
I went in with high expectations, given my experience writing about the site's gaming laptop and gaming monitor recommendations. Reddit did not let me down.
For this article, I’m mostly going to reference this post from two months ago since it nicely details the keyboards that posters recommend. I’m also going to mention some of the keyboards in this post and this post. While there is no single dominant mechanical keyboard, the main company most Reddit users mention is Keychron, which is a big name in the keyboard world and a brand I frequently champion.
Here are some of the mechanical keyboards Reddit recommends, and what I think of these peripherals.
King Keychron
Keychron is a giant in the mechanical and magnetic keyboard world, so it’s no surprise that many Reddit users like the company's peripherals. Everyone on Tom’s Guide who reviews keyboards also speaks highly of them, as you can see by the number of Keychron keyboards in the aforementioned best mechanical keyboard buying guide.
“If you’re sticking with office applications, look no further than the Keychron Q8," says user hienesan. "Poor membrane-equipped office keyboards can really slow down document composing, leading to double-registered entries, missing key presses, and eventual finger fatigue. Mechanical switches will eliminate the hassle, allowing you to fly your fingers over the keys as you type.”
That’s a sentiment my colleague and fellow keyboard enthusiast Nikita Achanta said in her review: “The Keychron K8 V2 is a solid mechanical keyboard that’s good for typing and casual gaming, and it’s built extremely well with no flex in its body. The keyboard comes in a few options, depending on your budget, and it’s QMK-enabled."
“I’d say go with a Keychron (K2 or C1 Pro) if you want something solid without overpaying,” says user Royeth_Ones. “Hot-swappable, good build, and works great for both work and gaming. Hard to beat at that price point.”
Regarding the Keychron K2’s legacy, we said it’s retained its popularity thanks to its affordability, customization potential, exquisite build, great sound and compact 75% layout. Another solid choice from Reddit!
“Keychron's always a good reco for those starting with a mechanical keyboard or would like to simply try it at least,” says Tooncake. I agree with that sentiment.
Other recommendations
Beyond Keychron, user hienesan also listed a few other mechanical keyboards that I also think are solid recommendations. All of these are gaming keyboards, but they’re also good for productivity.
This includes the Logitech G915, which is a low-profile mechanical keyboard I use at home. I have the TKL version, but you can’t go wrong with the full-sized model either. The Razer Blackwidow v4 Pro and Corsair K65 Plus are excellent choices that I’ve enjoyed using, especially the latter. And while I don’t have extensive experience with them, the Asus ROG Azoth and Alienware Pro are fantastic keyboards.
“The Corsair and Alienware entries both lead the pack, although the Asus ROG is no slouch when it comes to hot swappable switch changing,” says hienesan. “Realistically, it’s hard to go wrong with any of these mechanical innards; they all offer premium responsiveness and accuracy, so all that’s left to choose between is linear or tactile feedback.”
Some of the other users in this thread weren’t exactly enthusiastic about these options. They either don’t like being locked into a company’s specific software to customize things like RGB lighting or claim some of the bigger brand keyboards aren’t as durable as Keychron’s peripherals.
Bottom line
While I obviously prefer that you all come to Tom’s Guide when shopping for a keyboard, you won’t go wrong by also checking out what the Reddit community has to say. Like our reviews team, the folks on Reddit are passionate and knowledgeable about these and other devices, so it’s not surprising that many of our recommendations overlap.
Do yourself a favor and have a full read of the Reddit articles linked above. I promise that you’ll get some solid advice to help you choose your next mechanical keyboard. Just be sure to do that after you’ve seen our picks first!
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