Best 2024 Gaming Keyboards for switch options

#1 Glorious GMMK 3 HE
4.6

Reviewers liked the variety of HE switch choices, including tactile/clicky options and samples, with several calling the switch ecosystem unusually flexible.

Pros: customization options, software quality

Cons: value for money, materials quality

#2 Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard
4.6

Switch flexibility was praised because reviewers noted support for 3-pin and 5-pin alternatives, giving owners room to change the stock feel.

Pros: gaming performance, switch feel

Cons: value for money, extra gaming features

#3 Glorious GMMK 3 Pro HE
4.6

Switch choice was a major strength, with reviewers valuing multiple HE feedback styles and the ability to move between MX and Hall effect options.

Pros: customization options, gaming performance

Cons: value for money, software quality

#4 Corsair K70 PRO
4.4

Switch selection was a consistent strength, with reviewers praising the range of Cherry MX options, though one review noted that some versions offered fewer variants.

Pros: value for money, keycap quality

Cons: polling rate, acoustics

#5 HyperX Alloy Rise
4.1

Switch choice is positive but limited: reviewers appreciated linear/tactile options and replaceable kits, with most praise tied to the ability to tune feel.

Pros: typing feel, gaming performance

Cons: software quality, value for money

#6 Logitech G915 X Lightspeed
4.1

Switch options were appreciated for offering tactile, linear, and clicky choices, though buyers must choose before purchase.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: hot-swappable switches, noise level

#7 ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme
4.1

Switch options were viewed positively because reviewers noted NX Snow, NX Storm, and mechanical switch choice, though evidence centered on available feel preferences rather than deep testing of every option.

Pros: build quality, customization options

Cons: value for money, rapid trigger support

#8 Corsair K65 Plus
3.1

Switch options were a recurring weakness because the base board ships only with linear MLX Reds, even though hot-swap mitigates that limitation.

Pros: software quality, switch feel

Cons: legend visibility, extra gaming features

#9 Logitech G515 Lightspeed
3.1

Switch options were limited in one review's view because the G515 lacks a clicky option and offers only tactile or linear.

Pros: switch feel, battery life

Cons: volume control, media controls

#10 McHose GX87 Keyboard
3.0

Switch choice was the clearest limitation: one reviewer wanted tactile options at checkout, while another wanted to try tactiles despite liking the included switches.

Pros: customization options, build quality

Cons: connectivity

#11 Varmilo Muse65 HE Magnetic Keyboard
3.0

Switch choice was divisive: one review criticized the limited options, while another felt the available Gateron choices were strong.

Pros: design aesthetics, build quality

Cons: software quality, customization options

#12 Logitech G PRO X Keyboard
2.9

Switch options are broad on some GX models but criticized on proprietary or closed switch ecosystems.

Pros: build quality, software quality

Cons: value for money, hot-swappable switches

#13 Keychron Q3 HE
2.5

Switch choice was the clearest hardware limitation: reviewers noted one included switch set or proprietary magnetic-switch compatibility as disappointing or limiting.

Pros: build quality, switch feel

Cons: switch options

#14 SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3
2.5

Switch choice drew mixed reactions: reviewers praised the Hall-effect base but criticized limited hardware versatility and mixed switch types on some keys.

Pros: value for money, rapid trigger support

Cons: media controls, stabilizer quality

#15 Keychron K2 HE
2.5

Switch options were the most consistent limitation because compatibility is restricted to a small set of linear Gateron double-rail magnetic switches.

Pros: value for money, design aesthetics

Cons: cable quality, ergonomics

#16 Keychron Q1 HE
2.3

Switch options are the clearest repeated weakness, with reviewers consistently noting the narrow magnetic-only, linear-only ecosystem.

Pros: value for money, software quality

Cons: switch options, ergonomics

#17 Keychron Q5 HE
2.2

Switch choice was one of the clearest weaknesses: reviewers repeatedly said the magnetic switch ecosystem is limited or proprietary.

Pros: size and form factor, typing feel

Cons: switch options, portability

#18 NuPhy Air60 HE
2.0

Switch choice was criticized as narrow, with reviewers noting the current low-profile magnetic ecosystem leaves only the two Gateron LP Jade variants.

Pros: software quality, switch feel

Cons: connectivity, layout options