Keyboards
Find Your Perfect Keyboard for Gaming, Work, and Custom Builds
Your keyboard is the most critical point of contact with your PC. For enthusiasts, it's also a centrepiece of their setup, chosen for its specific feel, sound, and performance. Whether you're chasing the lowest input lag in a competitive shooter, seeking the perfect tactile response for typing, or looking to build a custom keyboard from the ground up, we have the hardware you need. Explore our range of pre-built and "barebones" keyboards to find your perfect match.
Mechanical Keyboards: The Heart of Your Keyboard
The soul of any mechanical keyboard is its switches. We stock keyboards featuring a huge range of switches from top-tier brands like Cherry, Gateron and Kailh. They generally fall into three categories:
- Linear Switches: Known for their smooth, consistent keypress with no tactile bump. Ideal for fast-paced gaming where rapid, uninterrupted keystrokes are key. (Examples: Cherry MX Red, Gateron Yellow, Kailh Red)
- Tactile Switches: Provide a noticeable "bump" on actuation, confirming your keypress without an audible click. A great all-rounder for both typing and gaming. (Examples: Cherry MX Brown, Kailh Speed Copper)
- Clicky Switches: Offer both a tactile bump and a distinct, audible "click" sound. Extremely satisfying for typists who love confirmation with every keystroke. (Examples: Cherry MX Blue, Kailh BOX White)
Looking to experiment? Many of our keyboards feature hot-swappable sockets, allowing you to change switches easily without any soldering, offering the ultimate in customization.
Form Factor: Find the Right Size for Your Desk
Keyboard size can dramatically affect your desk space and ergonomics. We offer all the popular layouts:
- Full-Size (100%): The classic layout with a dedicated numpad. Perfect for data entry and users who want every key at their disposal.
- Tenkeyless (TKL): A full-size layout with the numpad removed. A popular choice for gamers who want more desk space for their mouse.
- Compact (75%, 65%, 60%): These space-saving layouts remove more keys (like the function row or arrow keys) for a minimalist aesthetic and maximum mouse room. Many functions are accessible via a secondary (Fn) layer.
Build Quality, Keycaps, and Feel
An enthusiast keyboard is more than just its switches.
- Keycap Material: Most keyboards come with either ABS or PBT keycaps. PBT is a denser, more durable plastic that resists the "shine" that develops over time and often has a pleasantly textured feel. Look for double-shot PBT for legends that will never fade.
- Case & Mounting Style: The keyboard's case material (e.g., high-quality polymer or CNC-machined aluminum) and internal mounting style significantly impact its sound and feel. Premium options like a gasket mount provide a softer, more flexible typing experience by isolating the switch plate from the case.
Connectivity and Performance Features
Whether wired or wireless, performance is paramount.
- Wired Keyboards: Offer the highest stability and performance, with many gaming models featuring a high polling rate (1000Hz or more) to minimise input latency to a fraction of a millisecond.
- Wireless Keyboards: Modern wireless is better than ever. Look for keyboards with low-latency 2.4GHz wireless for a gaming-grade connection, or multi-device Bluetooth for seamless switching between your PC, laptop, and tablet.
- N-Key Rollover (NKRO): A crucial feature that ensures every keypress is registered, no matter how many are pressed simultaneously.
- Advanced Customisation: For ultimate control, many of our keyboards support QMK or VIA firmware, allowing you to remap any key, create complex macros, and fine-tune your keyboard's behaviour at a hardware level.
