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Best keyboards under $50

Under $50 you can get a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard, or a quiet membrane one that will last for years.

Top 10 of 76 that qualify, from 205 keyboards compared. Closest fit first.

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  1. Redragon K552P

    Top pick

    Redragon K552P

    Wired TKL mechanical, hot-swap red switches, RGB

      Size
      Tenkeyless
      Switches
      Linear
      Best for
      Gaming, Typing
      Wireless
      No
      Hot-swap
      Yes
      Backlight
      RGB
      PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
    • SteelSeries Apex 3

      SteelSeries Apex 3

      Full-size quiet membrane gaming keyboard, RGB

        Size
        Full size
        Switches
        Membrane
        Best for
        Gaming
        Wireless
        No
        Hot-swap
        No
        Backlight
        RGB
        PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
      • Logitech K120

        Logitech K120

        Full-size wired USB keyboard, spill-resistant

          Size
          Full size
          Switches
          Membrane
          Best for
          Office
          Wireless
          No
          Hot-swap
          No
          PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
        • Redragon K556

          Redragon K556

          Full-size aluminum mechanical, hot-swap brown

            Size
            Full size
            Switches
            Tactile
            Best for
            Gaming, Typing
            Wireless
            No
            Hot-swap
            Yes
            Backlight
            RGB
            PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
          • Amazon Basics Wired Keyboard

            Budget pick

            Amazon Basics Wired Keyboard

            Full-size wired USB keyboard with media keys

              Size
              Full size
              Switches
              Membrane
              Best for
              Office
              Wireless
              No
              Hot-swap
              No
              PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
            • Redragon K617 Fizz

              Redragon K617 Fizz

              Wired 60% hot-swap mechanical with RGB

                Size
                60%
                Switches
                Linear
                Best for
                Gaming, Typing
                Wireless
                No
                Hot-swap
                Yes
                Backlight
                RGB
                What 8 reviews say
                PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
              • SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL

                SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL

                TKL quiet membrane gaming keyboard, RGB

                  Size
                  Tenkeyless
                  Switches
                  Membrane
                  Best for
                  Gaming
                  Wireless
                  No
                  Hot-swap
                  No
                  Backlight
                  RGB
                  PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
                • Womier SK80

                  Womier SK80

                  75% wired gasket board with color display

                    Size
                    75%
                    Best for
                    Gaming, Typing
                    Wireless
                    No
                    Hot-swap
                    Yes
                    Backlight
                    RGB
                    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
                  • Royal Kludge R75 Wired

                    Royal Kludge R75 Wired

                    75% wired gasket board with knob, silver linear

                      Size
                      75%
                      Switches
                      Linear
                      Best for
                      Gaming, Typing
                      Wireless
                      No
                      Hot-swap
                      Yes
                      Backlight
                      RGB
                      PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
                    • Kisnt KN85

                      Kisnt KN85

                      75% wireless hot-swap board, linear switches

                        Size
                        75%
                        Switches
                        Linear
                        Best for
                        Gaming, Typing
                        Wireless
                        Yes
                        Hot-swap
                        Yes
                        Backlight
                        RGB
                        PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon

                      How we picked

                      We compared 205 keyboards with real Amazon listings and kept the 76 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 keyboards under $50?

                      Our top three are the Redragon K552P, SteelSeries Apex 3 and Logitech K120. Each one meets everything this guide asks for.

                      What should keyboards under $50 have?

                      . Every pick on this list does.

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