MICROSOFT SIDEWINDER X6 MECHANICAL PC

Throw in Corsair's new OPX optical-mechanical key switches and you've got a seriously agile keyboard. This has various benefits, including allowing the keyboard to have four times faster throughput than other keyboards. The highlight though is the tech crammed inside, such as AXON Hyper-processing Technology which gives the K100 4,000Hz polling and 4,000Hz key scanning capabilities. An aircraft-grade brushed aluminium frame, USB-passthrough connectivity, convenient media and macro keys, easy profile switching and decent RGB lighting too. It's built with an obvious focus on quality a high-end gaming keyboard with all the features a gamer could want. It's one of the most expensive gaming keyboards around, but it's also one of the most feature-packed keyboards we've seen. If you're willing to pay a hefty price for your gaming keyboard and you want only the very best then the Corsair K100 RGB is likely your best bet.

OPX optical-mechanical key switches - 1mm actuation, 45g force, 3.2mm travel.

RGB backlighting customisable on a per-key basis.

Swappable textured gaming keys for FPS and MOBA games.

Detachable padded leatherette wrist rest.

Cherry MX RGB Speed Silver, brown or blue key switches.

Six dedicated macro keys (now with Elgato compatible S keys).

Braided USB cable with USB passthrough port.

Best splashproof keyboard for clumsy gamers.

Best gaming keyboard for everyday typing.

MICROSOFT SIDEWINDER X6 MECHANICAL PC

Best keyboards: Our pick of the top PC and Mac keyboards.Looking for more general keyboards? Be sure to check out our other guide: We've put a range of keyboards to the test to hunt down the very best and help you decide which one is right for you. These features make a big difference to how you work and play with your keyboard. These high-end gaming keyboards also include features that allow for the handling of multiple keypresses at once, recording custom macros and user-specific lighting profiles. Making the right purchase means you can be sure that even if you're an angry gamer, you're going to have a keyboard that lasts and continues to be accurate for years to come. Gaming keyboards are often built to last, with rigorous testing to ensure every key can handle the years of use and abuse they're going to be put through. You might prefer a silent keyboard, but there's also something to be said for loud and accurate Cherry MX Blue keys. The best mechanical keyboards not only offer extra key travel, but a choice of tactile response and actuation force that can be customised according to your needs and preferences. A good quality gaming keyboard can make all the difference when you're in the heat of battle. (Pocket-lint) - Keyboards are a personal preference, gaming keyboards equally so.

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