Best mechanical RGB keyboards for gaming

Jan 31, 2022, 10:00 IST

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Mechanical keyboards are a first choice when it comes to gaming. These keyboards are preferred because of the tactile feedback with the keys since you don’t have to really press down keys for them to register. If you want to up your gaming skills or performance, mechanical keyboards are recommended and those with RGB lighting add to your overall gaming setup. You can play around with the RGB lighting by customising the brightness levels and the breathing modes.

So here’s a list of the best mechanical keyboards with RGB lighting for gaming.

Cosmic Byte Firefly

This Cosmic Byte mechanical keyboard has a sleek and compact design. It doesn’t have a flashy look like most gaming keyboards but you get RGB lighting for some colour. The gaming keyboard has 18 preset configurations, and comes with customised Outemu Blue Mechanical switches. Since it has a compact design the keyboard won’t take up much space in your setup. The Cosmic Byte Firefly is also recommended for non-gamers and those who want to use a mechanical keyboard.

Redragon K551

The Redragon K551 mechanical keyboard features give RGB colours, and you can customise the lighting modes, brightness levels and breathing speed. The gaming keyboard has 104 keys with custom mechanical switches that are said to be Cherry Blue equivalent. With this keyboard get medium resistance and tactile bump feedback. The gaming keyboard is also made with metal alloy and the mechanical keys are plate-mounted for durability. The Redragon K551 mechanical keyboard is a highly recommended option.

ZEBRONICS Zeb-MAX

If you want a keyboard that stands out then you can go for the ZEBRONICS Zeb-MAX. It comes with a wrist rest that has a design of circuit board lines and RGB lighting. You also get RGB lighting on the keyboard with 18 pre-programmed LED modes, and four levels of brightness. You can also choose between five LED speed modes. The mechanical keyboard also comes with multimedia keys. The ZEBRONICS Zeb-MAX is recommended for those who want a cool looking mechanical keyboard.

Redragon SU-RARA K582

The Redragon SU-RARA K582 is another mechanical keyboard with RGB lighting that you can go for. It has six backlight themes and 18 backlight modes. The brightness is also adjustable and you can quickly change it with the FN + up/down keys. The keyboard comes with OUTEMU red switches, and it has a total of 104 anti-ghosting keys. You can reassign any key or set up macros for gaming according to your requirements. The Redragon SU-RARA K582 mechanical keyboard is also recommended for gaming.

Quantum QHM9800 Rapid Strike

The Quantum QHM9800 Rapid Strike mechanical keyboard features six LED RGB colours with 12 adjustable light modes. It also has a dedicated rupee key which can be helpful for users in India. This is a hot-swappable keyboard so you can just pull out the switches and put in other ones to customise it. The keyboard gives tactile key bumps and you can get great feedback while typing too. The Quantum QHM9800 Rapid Strike is recommended for those who want a highly customisable keyboard.

Ant Esports MK1200

This is a compact mechanical keyboard from Ant Esports. It features 17 backlit modes with four adjustable brightness levels and five different speed levels. The keyboard has a 60 per cent compact form factor so it won’t take up much space in your desk. It features OUTEMU red switches that give tactile feedback but low-noise audible clicks. The keyboard has a USB Type-C port for connecting it to your laptop or computer. The Ant Esports MK1200 is recommended for those who want a compact mechanical keyboard.

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