There’s nothing quite like the satisfying tactile feedback from a high-end mechanical keyboard. While you can get a decent one for less than $50, if you’re looking for the most premium switches and exquisite frames on a keyboard, you will need to splurge some extra cash. For $200, you can even customise certain elements like the switch type, keycaps, plates, and more. So, without further ado, here are the top 7 mechanical keyboards under $200 that you can buy in the USA right now.
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Logitech MX Mechanical
Price: $169.99 on Logitech.com
Logitech’s flagship MX Mechanical keyboard is one of the best in business. Logitech also offers a ‘mini’ version of this keyboard without the NUM pad. The MX Mechanical can be had in one of three switch types – Tactile Quiet, Clicky, and Linear. The backlit automatically turns on when your hands approach the keyboard. It is tuned to adapt to the surrounding light. The MX Mechanical Keyboard can be paired with up to 3 devices at one time. On a full charge, it can last up to 15 days. With backlighting turned off, this can be pushed to 10 months. The backlighting and other aspects of the keyboard can be customised using the Logi Options+ app. Check out our review here.
Razer Pro Type Ultra
Price: $159.99 on Razer.com
Built for maximising productivity, the Razer Pro Type Ultra features silent yellow mechanical switches that are perfect to be used in an office environment. Its ergonomic design, leatherette wrist rest, and a soft-touch coating on the keycaps bring a whole lot of ease and comfort to the typing experience. The Razer Pro Type Ultra has multi-connection which allows it to pair with a maximum of 4 devices at once. It can last up to 214 hours without backlighting turned on and up to 13 hours with the backlighting on full brightness. Certainly one of the best mechanical keyboards under $200 that you can buy in the USA right now.
Keychron Q1 Max
Price: $209 on Keychron.com
This full-metal custom mechanical keyboard supports a 2.4GHz wireless connection and a 1000Hz polling rate. The Keychron Q1 Max is available in two colour variants – Carbon Black and Shell White. There are three switch types on offer – Gateron Jupiter Red, Gateron Jupiter Brown, and Gateron Jupiter Banana. The double gasket design and PBT keycaps elevate the premium factor of this keyboard. With Bluetooth 5.1 support you can connect the Q1 Max to 3 devices at once. The RGB backlighting on this keyboard can be customised by the user. The Keychron Q1 Max may cost slightly more than $200, but it is worth the price.
NuPhy Gem80
Price: $149.95 on NuPhy.com
The wired version of Nuphy Gem80 fetches $149.95 and the wireless (Bluetooth) variant fetches $20 more. There are five colour options on offer – Cosmic Mocha, Mystic Indigo, Obsidian Black, Airy Lilac, and Inca Rose. The keyboard has a 1,000 Hz polling rate and QMK/VIA support. Its polished aluminium chassis gives it a premium, refined look. It comes with the Silicone Socket gasket mount preinstalled by default with the option to change it to Silicone Bean, Silicone Strip, and Screw & Silicone. Other aspects of the keyboard like the switch type, keycap, plates, and wrist rest can be customised as well.
Logitech Pro X TKL
Price: $199 on Logitechg.com
Priced just under $200, the Logitech Pro X TKL is one of the best gaming mechanical keyboards you can buy in the USA. This compact keyboard sports a tenkeyless design. Being a gaming keyboard, it features LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting which can be customised by the user. The Pro X can store multiple lighting profiles on the keyboard itself. A 1ms report rate makes it ideal for tournament gaming. The Pro X offers up to 50 hours of battery life on a single charge. Apart from a wireless connection, it can also be connected to your PC using a USB cable. A carrying case, USB LIGHTSPEED adapter, adapter extension, and a 6ft charging cable are provided in the box.
SteelSeries Apex 7
Price: $169.99 on Steelseries.com
The SteelSeries Apex 7 is available with three switch options – Red, Blue, and Brown. All three switches have a 2.0mm actuation point and are durable up to 50 million keypresses. The OmniPoint switch, with an actuation point of 0.4mm, is available on the Apex Pro model. The Apex 7 has an integrated OLED smart display that notifies the user whenever they switch to a different profile or change a setting. The keyboard can store up to 5 profiles on board. The premium magnetic wrist rest brings a lot of comfort to the user during long gaming sessions.
MSI Vigor GK41 Dusk
Price: $49 on MSI Store
Looking for something cheap and affordable? The MSI Vigor GK41 Dusk is your guy. It features Kailh Red Mechanical Switches and per-key RGB with additional lightbars. The keyboard can be adjusted to accommodate three resting angles – 0°, 3°, or 7°. The feedback offered by the mechanical keys is satisfying and precise. Users can store up to 3 profiles on the keyboard, using the MSI Center app. This app can also be used to customise the macro keys, adjust the settings, and control the RGB lighting pattern on the keyboard.
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Conclusion
These are the top 7 mechanical keyboards under $200 that you can buy in the USA. If you think we missed out on a keyboard that deserves to be on this list, give it a shout-out in the comments! While you’re here, check out this article to learn how to clean your mechanical keyboard and fix a broken key.
