Best 2023 Gaming Keyboards for acoustics

#1 Corsair K65 PRO Mini
4.8

Acoustics were one of the strongest wins, with reviewers repeatedly saying the board sounded pleasant, rich, or unusually good for a gaming keyboard.

Pros: sound dampening, value for money

Cons: ergonomics, polling rate

#2 Epomaker RT100
4.8

Acoustics are a major strength, with reviewers praising deep thock, muted office-friendly sound, and strong stock sound profiles.

Pros: value for money, typing feel

Cons: software quality, reliability

#3 ASUS ROG Azoth
4.8

Reviewers consistently praised the Azoth for a refined, enthusiast-like sound, with multiple reviews calling its acoustics excellent, unique, or better than typical gaming keyboards.

Pros: switch feel, typing feel

Cons: software quality, volume control

#4 ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless
4.7

Acoustics are a major strength, with repeated praise for thocky, deep, muted, and premium-sounding keystrokes.

Pros: switch feel, typing feel

Cons: software quality, key spacing

#5 Corsair K70 Core
4.2

Acoustics were a clear strength for most reviewers thanks to a deeper, quieter sound, though one negative review found the sound unpleasant.

Pros: value for money, typing feel

Cons: wrist rest quality, media controls

#6 Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
3.6

Reviewers varied by switch and model: some praised muted, clacky or lower-pitched sound, while others heard plasticky clicks, dinging, or a weaker stock sound.

Pros: value for money, wrist rest quality

Cons: software quality, ergonomics

#7 Corsair K70 MAX
2.9

Acoustic impressions split sharply: some reviewers liked the snappy or satisfying sound, while others called the board poor, unpleasant, or terrible sounding.

Pros: customization options, gaming performance

Cons: value for money, noise level