Best wireless keyboards 2023: Top Bluetooth and USB models

Wireless keyboards are now the standard, and thanks to hyper-fast connections and long-lasting batteries, you don’t have to give up any practical functions to use them. In fact, they’re so fast and reliable that even the hard-to-please PC gamer crowd can find something that suits their fancy. Whether you want a sleek low-profile board, a big clicky mechanical design with tons of customization, or just something that fits both your use case and your budget, there’s something out there for every user.

We’ve based our best picks on hours spent using each model, banging away on our reviews, surfing the web, and keeping up on social media. There’s no one-size-fits-all keyboard, but our recommendations aim to help you make an informed decision based on your personal needs. Also, check out our buying advice at the end to help you learn what to look for when shopping for a wireless keyboard.

For more tetherless convenience, see our roundup of the best wireless mice.

Logitech MX Keys Wireless Illuminated Keyboard – Best overall wireless desktop keyboard 

Pros

• Adjustable backlighting
• Quiet, responsive keys
• Universal receiver lets you connect multiple mice and keyboards to a single computer

Cons

• Thin chassis is a little bendy

Price When Reviewed:

$119.99

Logitech’s flagship keyboard design earns its distinction, offering high-quality laptop-style typing and plenty of bells and whistles, like built-in backlighting and wireless options for both Bluetooth and Logitech’s proprietary dongle. Combined with the MX Master mouse, the board’s software options are hard to beat, though a little intimidating for newcomers. The same features are available in a smaller MX Keys Mini package (see below) or with low-profile mechanical switches in the MX Mechanical design.

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Logitech MX Keys review

Logitech MK540 Advanced Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo – Best value proposition

Pros

• Quiet yet tactile keys
• Programmable function keys and mouse gestures
• Roomy, comfy design

Cons

• Too bulky for mobile use
• Limited MacOS support

Price When Reviewed:

$59.99

Logitech does it again with the MK540 Advanced combo. It might not have the convenience of backlighting that the K800 offers, but it hits all the other important features for productivity: a roomy layout, dedicated media buttons, a numpad, programmable keys, and tactile typing. In addition to all that, the keyboard comes with a decent wireless mouse, that is itself programmable, so you’re good to go.

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Logitech MK540 Advanced Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo review

Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro – Best wireless gaming keyboard

Pros

• Super-smooth switches 
• Great media controls 
• Comfy wrist rest 

Cons

• Expensive ABS 
• Keycaps are a little cheap

Price When Reviewed:

229.99

For a long time, Corsair’s K63 has been our pick for best wireless gaming keyboard. We still like that keyboard a lot, but after recently reviewing the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro, we’ve found a new favorite. It’s got everything you’d want from a gaming keyboard: full-size layout, mechanical switches, RGB, a wrist rest, a volume wheel—and the convenience of a wireless connection. Yes, it’s also pretty pricey, as premium products often are. That leaves the K63 as a still-very-respectable lower-priced alternative.

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Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro review

Redragon K596 – Best ultra-budget wireless gaming keyboard

Pros

• Low price
• Included wrist rest
• Long battery life
• Volume wheel

Cons

• Ugly keycaps
• Can only program G keys
• No Bluetooth

Price When Reviewed:

$74.99

The Redragon K596 is a fully wireless mechanical gaming keyboard packing many of the features you’d expect from a premium model. While the K596 isn’t amazing in any one particular area, at this price it doesn’t have to be. It covers all of the basics you would want from a wireless keyboard such as programmability, per-key RGB, volume wheel, macro keys, and a magnetic wrist rest. In contrast to the ballooning prices of modern gaming keyboards, the Redragon K596 represents a fantastic value.

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Redragon K596 Wireless Keyboard review

Logitech MX Keys Mini – Best wireless keyboard for travel

Pros

• Tiny size
• Great typing experience
• Customizable controls
• Multi-device pairing

Price When Reviewed:

$99.99

Don’t let the relatively high price scare you off. The MX Keys Mini is probably the best compact wireless keyboard around. It’s small but mighty—super comfortable to type on, offers a semi-customizable layout, supports multi-device switching, and more. If you want to work on the go, this board is not only an easy pack, it easily earns its keep by deftly standing out from others in its class.

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Logitech MX Keys Mini review

Keychron Q1 Pro – Best high-end mechanical keyboard

Pros

• Great hardware
• Excellent wireless performance
• Unbeatable value

Price When Reviewed:

$199

This wireless update to Keychron’s best-in-class Q series has everything: a full aluminum case, hot-swap sockets and VIA programming for customization, PBT keycaps, and multi-device Bluetooth pairing. It’s equally at home with Mac or Windows users, and shockingly, it’s less expensive that a lot of of the boutique mechanical designs it’s aping. Not that it’s cheap, mind you, but if you want a wireless mech with every possible bell and whistle (except 2.4GHz wireless), this is it.

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Keychron Q1 Pro Keyboard review

Keydous NJ80-AP – Best typing experience

Pros

• Amazing typing experience
• High-quality parts
• Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless
• Long battery life

Cons

• Clunky software
• Plastic case
• A bit heavy

Price When Reviewed:

$150

We’ve reviewed a lot of keyboards at PCWorld, and this one has the best “feel” of any of them. If you spend hours a day typing, then the high-quality keycaps, exotics switches, and classy components like a brass deck plate and interior foam will make your fingers feel like they’re at a day spa. The plastic case is a bit of a let-down and the customization software is clunky, but there’s no better mech on the market for pure typing performance. And a nice bonus: Wireless comes in both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz flavors.

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Keydous NJ80-AP wireless mechanical keyboard review

K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard – Best full-size multi-device option

Pros

• Works with all major platforms
• Can toggle between three paired devices
• Quiet keys with great travel

Cons

• Not built for portability

Price When Reviewed:

$79.99

If you like the convenience of a Bluetooth keyboard that can switch among different devices, but don’t require the compact layout of the MX Keys Mini, Logitech’s K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard promises to be the one keyboard to rule all your computing gizmos. Indeed, it’s fully compatible with Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS, Android, and iOS for fast and effortless switching between your computer, smartphone, and tablet. It also costs a good deal less than the MX Keys Mini, and offers a roomy layout with a numpad.

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Logitech K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard review

Logitech Ergo K860 – Best ergonomic wireless keyboard

Pros

• Curved and split ergonomic design
• Comfortable wrist support
• Palm raise feature lets you adjust height for sitting or standing

Cons

• Requires some time to get used to split design
• Expensive

Price When Reviewed:

$129.99

Logitech’s Ergo K860 has finally conquered our skepticism about awkward ergonomic keyboards. In the course of our review, there was a marked improvement in typing comfort and reduced muscle tension, all without sacrificing productivity to a steep learning curve. It’s a little expensive compared to a conventional wireless keyboard, but if you’re struggling with comfort, the K860 is the only ergonomic keyboard we’d heartily recommend. 

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Logitech Ergo K860 review

How we test wireless keyboards

It was hands-on all the way with our keyboard testing. We spent at least one full workday typing exclusively on each model we tested, with follow-up time to allow for a learning curve. We assessed the primary typing experience: key design, typing feel, and even noisiness. We also tried the secondary features: hotkeys, switches and dials on multi-platform models, and even the ability to adjust the angle or other comfort characteristics.

We considered the size, weight, and durability of each model against its purpose—whether it was designed to be portable or desk-bound, and compact or fully featured. For instance, we balance the versatility of multi-platform models like Logitech’s K780 against its performance as an actual keyboard you need to use everyday (and in this case, it wins on all counts). 

How to shop for a wireless keyboard

You’re going to use this keyboard every day, so make sure it fits your typing habits and your needs. Here’s what to keep in mind as you shop. 

Size: A model that will always sit on your desktop can be bigger and heavier, and usually some other advantages some with that. As more of us carry laptops or tablets, however, we’ll look for models that are compact or portable. These will sacrifice some features but be easier to take with you. 

Keys: Look for keys that are sculpted and spaced for typing comfort. This is why we encourage trying before buying: We’ve had very different experiences with traditional keys vs. chiclet-style vs. flatter key designs, and it’s surprising how little things like the texture or the amount of dimple will make or break a choice. Most mainstream keyboards use membrane technology, which is adequate for most users, but heavy-duty users and gamers will likely prefer keyboards with mechanical switches (which are not reviewed here). Windows hotkeys, or even programmable keys, are great bonuses, especially for power users.

Adjustability: Some keyboards offer no adjustment for angle or height. Look for models with adjustable legs or feet. We haven’t included ergonomic models in this round of reviews.

Battery needs: All wireless keyboards use batteries. Check closely for the type and number of batteries you need, and whether a starter set is included. We note the vendors’ specified battery life in each review.