Best 2025 Gaming Keyboards for media controls

#1

The metal rotary knob provides smooth volume adjustment, mute control and programmable functions with satisfying tactile feedback.

#2

Media controls were praised for practical usefulness, especially quickly muting or stopping music while working.

#3

Media controls were viewed positively thanks to the customizable knob and reprogrammable dial.

#4

Media controls were received positively as tactile and useful, especially for editing and day-to-day use.

#5

Media controls had limited but positive evidence around the programmable knob’s tactile twist and press.

#6

Media controls were generally useful through the OLED and knob, but some reviewers wanted a more conventional or more satisfying control.

#7

Media controls are mostly praised for easy access and satisfying operation, though one review finds the knob somewhat wobbly.

#8

Media controls received a positive feature mention through the function shortcuts used to control media.

#9

Media controls were mixed: reviewers liked the dock concept and utility, but many criticized shallow buttons, mushy feel, confusing navigation, or limited flexibility.

#10

Media controls were mixed: some reviewers liked the dial and buttons, but others found buttons stiff, unclear, awkward, or unsatisfying.

#11

Media controls worked through function layers and were reachable for some, but other reviewers found their placement awkward or annoying.

#12

Media controls exist on the function layer, but they are not especially discoverable. One reviewer found the volume-related shortcuts hard enough to remember that a separate macro pad was easier.

#13

Media controls were a limitation because a reviewer missed easily accessible dedicated media keys.

#14

Media controls were one of the most repeated complaints, with reviewers missing dedicated media keys, extra physical controls, or a volume roller.

#15

Media controls were a weakness: reviewers repeatedly noted the lack of dedicated controls, with media functions hidden behind secondary layers.

#16

There are no dedicated multimedia keys on the 60% board. Users must rely on layers or remapping instead of physical media controls.