Best 2023 Gaming Keyboards for sound dampening

#1 ASUS ROG Azoth
4.7

Sound dampening was a major strength, with reviewers praising the layered foam, silicone, and gaskets for reducing ping, hollowness, and harshness.

Pros: switch feel, typing feel

Cons: software quality, volume control

#2 Corsair K70 Core
4.6

Sound dampening was one of the most consistently praised attributes, with foam layers credited for lower ping, quieter typing, and better acoustics.

Pros: value for money, typing feel

Cons: wrist rest quality, media controls

#3 ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless
4.6

Sound dampening is strongly praised, with reviewers repeatedly crediting foam, pads, and dampening materials for reducing ping, hollowness, and reverberation.

Pros: switch feel, typing feel

Cons: software quality, key spacing

#4 Epomaker RT100
4.6

Sound dampening is widely praised; foam, gasket-style structure, and case design reduce hollowness, pinging, and harshness.

Pros: value for money, typing feel

Cons: software quality, reliability

#5 Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
4.6

Sound dampening was generally effective, with reviewers crediting foam, tape mods, and damping for reduced ping, reverb, and a more refined sound.

Pros: value for money, wrist rest quality

Cons: software quality, ergonomics

#6 Corsair K65 PRO Mini
4.4

Sound dampening was generally praised for reducing ping and harshness, though one reviewer felt the internal foam did not do much.

Pros: sound dampening, value for money

Cons: ergonomics, polling rate

#7 Corsair K70 MAX
3.6

Sound dampening was improved over some Corsair boards and praised by several reviewers, but others said it was insufficient for the price.

Pros: customization options, gaming performance

Cons: value for money, noise level