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Best 65% keyboards

A 65% keyboard drops the function row but keeps the arrow keys, leaving more room for the mouse.

Top 10 of 19 that qualify, from 205 keyboards compared. Closest fit first.

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  1. Royal Kludge R65

    Top pick

    Royal Kludge R65

    65% wired gasket board, hot-swap cream linear

    • 65%, small with arrows
    Size
    65%
    Switches
    Linear
    Best for
    Gaming, Typing
    Wireless
    No
    Hot-swap
    Yes
    Backlight
    RGB
    What 6 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  2. Attack Shark X68 HE

    Attack Shark X68 HE

    Wired 68-key magnetic, rapid trigger, 8K

    • 65%, small with arrows
    Size
    65%
    Switches
    Magnetic
    Best for
    Gaming
    Wireless
    No
    Hot-swap
    No
    Backlight
    RGB
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  3. Aula WIN68 HE

    Aula WIN68 HE

    Wired 68-key magnetic, rapid trigger, 8K

    • 65%, small with arrows
    Size
    65%
    Switches
    Magnetic
    Best for
    Gaming
    Wireless
    No
    Hot-swap
    No
    Backlight
    RGB
    What 7 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  4. YUNZII C68

    YUNZII C68

    65% wireless hot-swap board, silicone case

    • 65%, small with arrows
    Size
    65%
    Best for
    Gaming, Typing
    Wireless
    Yes
    Hot-swap
    Yes
    Backlight
    RGB
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  5. Dierya T68SE

    Dierya T68SE

    Wired 68-key mechanical, red switches

    • 65%, small with arrows
    Size
    65%
    Switches
    Linear
    Best for
    Gaming
    Wireless
    No
    Hot-swap
    No
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  6. ASUS ROG Falchion Ace HFX

    ASUS ROG Falchion Ace HFX

    Wired 65% magnetic, rapid trigger, 8K

    • 65%, small with arrows
    Size
    65%
    Switches
    Magnetic
    Best for
    Gaming
    Wireless
    No
    Hot-swap
    No
    Backlight
    RGB
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  7. Epomaker HE68 Lite

    Epomaker HE68 Lite

    Wired 68-key magnetic, rapid trigger, 8K

    • 65%, small with arrows
    Size
    65%
    Switches
    Magnetic
    Best for
    Gaming
    Wireless
    No
    Hot-swap
    No
    Backlight
    RGB
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  8. Aula Hero 68 HE

    Aula Hero 68 HE

    Wired 68-key magnetic, rapid trigger, 8K

    • 65%, small with arrows
    Size
    65%
    Switches
    Magnetic
    Best for
    Gaming
    Wireless
    No
    Hot-swap
    No
    Backlight
    RGB
    What 7 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  9. Aula F65 (Epomaker)

    Aula F65 (Epomaker)

    65% wireless gasket board, hot-swap linear

    • 65%, small with arrows
    Size
    65%
    Switches
    Linear
    Best for
    Gaming, Typing
    Wireless
    Yes
    Hot-swap
    Yes
    Backlight
    RGB
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  10. MageGee MK-Box

    Budget pick

    MageGee MK-Box

    Wired 68-key mechanical with red switches

    • 65%, small with arrows
    Size
    65%
    Switches
    Linear
    Best for
    Gaming, Office
    Wireless
    No
    Hot-swap
    No
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon

How we picked

We compared 205 keyboards with real Amazon listings and kept the 19 that meet all of this:

The closest fits come first. No brand pays to be listed or placed higher. Prices change daily, so we never print one; Amazon shows today's price.

Questions

What are the best 65% keyboards?

Our top three are the Royal Kludge R65, Attack Shark X68 HE and Aula WIN68 HE. Each one meets everything this guide asks for.

What should 65% keyboards have?

65%, small with arrows. Every pick on this list does.

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