Our top picks for gaming keyboards under Tk. 8,000/-

The local gaming community is still rapidly growing in Bangladesh, and many enthusiasts are exploring options to create their gaming setup. Most don't have unlimited budgets, and other gaming components are also quite expensive. So, people often look for good value for money when it comes to options in gaming keyboards. While one can always make their custom gaming keyboards, we will focus on pre-built ones here. If you are a gamer looking for a good gaming keyboard to buy and complement your gaming setup on a budget, check out our top picks.

Dareu A87 (Dream/ Swallow/ Summer)

Price: Tk. 5,800/-

Switch: Cherry MX Blue/Brown/Red

The design of Dareu A87 is genuinely aesthetically pleasing. It comes with unique color schemes and themes that change the eloquence of any setup. Even the packaging of the keyboard is outstanding. The Dareu A87 comes with PBT keycaps that are known for higher resistance in wear and comes with high-quality Cherry MX switches that are often considered one of the best-manufactured switches in the current market. There is no RGB lighting, only LED lights, but still perfectly complement the aesthetics of the rest of the design. If you are looking for a stunning keyboard, this is definitely recommended.

Skyloong SK64s

Price: Tk. 5,600/-

Switch type: Gateron Optical Switch Blue/Brown/Red

Our pick for the top compact gaming keyboard goes to Skyloong SK64s. With its compact 60% layout, this hot-swappable keyboard comes with the N-Key Rollover feature, allowing many keys to be pressed simultaneously. The keyboard's optical switches also make it a good pick for gamers who do not prefer mechanical switches. This keyboard is fully programmable, so the switches can be adjusted however you want. If you prefer your keyboard to take up less space in your gaming setup, consider this as a good option.

RK84

Price: Tk. 4,800/-

Switch: Huano Blue/Brown/Red

The RK84 is a popular choice for customisation. This is a great pick for enthusiasts who do not want a barebone kit and build a keyboard from scratch but looking for a well-built quality keyboard that can be customised. The keyboard has good ergonomics - the magnetic padfoot makes it easier on the user's hand. The RK84 hot-swappable switches allow the swapping of three pins and five pins. For gaming where latency matters less and you want to try wireless gaming, the RK84 is a good option to consider thanks to its three-mode connectivity, including a 2.4 GHz dongle for convenience.

Keychron C1

Price: Tk. 6,500/-

Switch: Gateron Mechanical Blue/Brown/Red

For Tenkeyless (TKL) layout lovers, the Keychron C1 is a good choice. This keyboard is a balance for those who are into light gaming but also wish to use the same keyboard for professional work purposes. This is also a solid option for Macbook users, as this keyboard has a Mac multimedia keys layout. It is Type-C wired and can easily fit into any setup. The Keychron C1 is a fairly simple keyboard that gets the job done well for most casual purposes. However, we would not recommend this as a suitable option for hardcore gamers.

KT87

Price: Tk. 7,600/-

Switch type: Kailh Box Red

The KT87 is our top pick for an all-around budget gaming keyboard. This RGB mechanical gaming keyboard has a pre-built anti-ghosting feature, so simultaneously, multiple keys can be depressed and registered to trigger special moves. Furthermore, this also has a pre-built noise dampener foam, so the keyboard comes with generally less rattle or vibration. The KT87 has an excellent build quality that is very durable, fully customisable and makes it a solid pick for anyone considering a safe bet on gaming keyboard choices.