Keyboard
The right keyboard makes everything you do more comfortable and more fun. Our keyboard range covers mechanical and membrane models, gaming keyboards with RGB, wireless and Bluetooth options, compact TKL designs and keyboard and mouse sets. All in UK stock with a full warranty and a live price on each listing. Whether you type all day or game all night, there is a keyboard here to match your style.
Keyboards and Gaming Keyboards Buying Guide and FAQ
A good keyboard makes every session feel better, whether you are gaming or working. Below are clear answers to the questions we are asked most about keyboards in the UK, covering mechanical switches, wireless, size and layout.
Mechanical or membrane keyboard, which is better?
Mechanical keyboards use individual switches that feel crisp, last longer and are preferred by most gamers and typists. Membrane keyboards are cheaper and quieter but feel mushier and wear faster. For gaming or lots of typing, a mechanical keyboard is the better long-term buy, and there is a switch type to suit almost any taste.
What keyboard switch type should I choose?
In short: linear switches (often red) are smooth and quiet for fast gaming, tactile switches (often brown) give a gentle bump that suits mixed gaming and typing, and clicky switches (often blue) are loud and satisfying for typing. There is no single best switch, so pick the feel you like. Many keyboards also let you swap switches later.
Wireless or wired gaming keyboard?
Modern wireless gaming keyboards use low-latency connections that feel as responsive as wired for almost everyone, with the bonus of a tidy desk. Wired keyboards never need charging and are simplest to set up. If you value a clean setup and flexibility, go wireless. If you want fit-and-forget simplicity, wired is fine.
Full-size, TKL or 60%, what size keyboard do I need?
A full-size board includes the number pad. A tenkeyless (TKL) board drops the number pad to save desk space and bring the mouse closer, which many gamers prefer. Compact 60% and 65% boards go smaller still for a minimal setup. Choose by how often you use the number pad and how much desk room you want for your mouse.
ISO or ANSI, which keyboard layout should I buy in the UK?
UK buyers usually want the ISO UK layout, which has the tall Enter key and the extra key next to it, matching how Windows is set up here. ANSI is the US layout with a wide Enter key. Both work, but the UK ISO layout keeps the symbols where you expect them, so it is the safe choice for most people here.
What is the best gaming keyboard?
The best gaming keyboard is the one whose switches, size and features suit you. For most players that means a mechanical board with a switch feel you like, solid build quality, and the size that fits your desk. Custom keyboards and replaceable keycaps let you fine-tune the look and feel over time if you enjoy that.