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The reality of WFH is different for everyone. Hours, deadlines, and work-life balance. It’s all dependent on the job you do. There’s one unifying fact of WFH, though: We all need the right tools to get the job done. We all need some kind of home office set-up.<\/p>\n
Things like desk chairs<\/a>, monitors,<\/a> and printers<\/a> are essential items. Basically, all the things that we used to take for granted in the actual <\/em>office. Arguably, most important of all is the keyboard. You wouldn’t produce anything during your 9-5 without one.<\/p>\n But not all keyboards are made equal. And not all keyboards are made for everybody. The vast selection of keyboards available cater for different types of work and workstations, with lots of features to consider. We’ve put together a list of the best keyboards below, along with some useful information to get you started.<\/p>\n All the keyboards included in this roundup are the classic QWERTY layout (as opposed to the less common DVORAK layout). But there are still different variations. Standard, full-size keyboards (sometimes called 100% keyboards) usually have 104 keys, which will include a number pad, function \u201cF\u201d keys, and arrows. \u201cTenkeyless\u201d (also called the 80% layout) have 87 keys and ditch the number pad. You will find further variations, such as the 60% keyboard, which all drop or smush together the keys into slightly different, increasingly compact layouts. And Apple<\/a>, of course, has its own distinct version of the QWERTY layout.<\/p>\n An ergonomic keyboard is designed to be comfortable and promote positive alignment and movement. That means it will help tackle problems such as repetitive strain injury or carpal tunnel. Look out for a keyboard with ergonomic features if you spend hours upon hours at the desk \u2014 whether it\u2019s for work or gaming<\/a>.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll see that many modern keyboards are wireless and connect via Bluetooth. These are great for the modern lifestyle, in which we\u2019re all wirelessly connected to multiple devices. Indeed, a wireless keyboard is great for travelling and moving around between computers. If you don\u2019t need that mobility, however, a wired keyboard may be cheaper. You\u2019ll also find that high-end gaming keyboards are wired because the response is more reliable. Wired keyboards are not at the mercy of a Bluetooth connection, so there\u2019s no input lag \u2014 and they don\u2019t need regular recharging.<\/p>\n While this keyboard roundup is supposed to be for WFH, a faming keyboards has sneaked in \u2014 that\u2019s because it’s just so good. The most obvious feature on gaming keyboards is RGB lighting. But gaming keyboards are also built for heavy, quickfire use, with durable and responsive key switches. They may also have a feature called anti-ghosting \u2014 which allows you to register multiple keystrokes pressed at the same time \u2014 or macro commands that trigger a string of specific commands with a single keypress. There\u2019s no reason you can\u2019t use a gaming keyboard for work. Gaming keyboards<\/a> often have number pads, which is great if you work with numbers.<\/p>\n That all depends on you, your job, and your habits. All we can do is make some suggestions and highlight some of the best keyboards around. It\u2019s up to you to choose the one that will keep you tapping away happily.<\/p>\n These are the best keyboards in 2025.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhat are the different keyboard layouts?<\/h2>\n
What is an ergonomic keyboard?<\/h2>\n
Is a wireless keyboard better than wired?<\/h2>\n
Can you use a gaming keyboard for work?<\/h2>\n
What is the best keyboard?<\/h2>\n