Best wireless keyboards you can buy in 2023

Size: Full size | Key type: Mechanical | Battery life: Between six and 200 hours, depending on backlighting | Compatibility: Windows, Mac | Multi-device: Yes, up to three devices | Weight: 1.42kg | Backlighting: Yes (RGB)

As you can tell from its name, the BlackWidow V3 Pro is not a subtle option. Rather, it fully embraces bright RGB backlighting, clicky switches and programmable media keys, plus a detachable wrist rest that helps to provide comfort during those late night sessions on the latest Call of Duty. This is a large full-size keyboard so it’s one that stays at home, but build quality is strong thanks to an aluminium faceplate and we particularly like the dedicated volume wheel in the top right corner.

For us, the main downsides are that it’s a little more expensive than rivals, and you’ll have to download and navigate Razer’s Synapse 3 computer software to access all of the features, so it’s not quite as user-friendly as some of the other boards on our list. But if you need a good-looking mechanical keyboard with RGB? As usual, you can’t go wrong with Razer.

Size: Full size | Key type: Mechanical | Battery life: Up to nine days | Compatibility: Windows, Mac | Multi-device: Yes, up to four devices | Weight: ‎1.61kg | Backlighting: Yes

Razer is a brand that’s well-known for its love of attention-grabbing RGB lighting but the Pro Type Ultra takes a different approach, with a white-silver colour scheme and bright white LED backlighting. For extra comfort, you get a cushioned wrist rest and the keys have a soft-touch coating that helps reduce fingerprint smudges. We reckon this is a great choice if you need a keyboard for longer hours working from your desk at home.

It may not have flashy lights, but we think it will still turn heads, even if it’s unlikely to appeal quite as much to the “gamer” audience, especially when compared to other mechanical models like the BlackWidow V3 Pro below. This is designed for productivity, with keys that are quieter than your average mechanical model (about as loud as the MX Mechanical above) and a nine-day battery life. It’s not one for hardcore key-swapping enthusiasts, but a top option if you spend countless hours typing.

Size: Compact | Key type: Membrane | Battery life: Up to 10 days | Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Android | Multi-device: Yes, up to three devices | Weight: 506g | Backlighting: Yes

We reckon this is close to the ideal keyboard for just about every hybrid worker, especially with its lightweight portable form factor and powerful functionality. We know it’s expensive for a mini keyboard, but it delivers an excellent typing experience with keys that feel substantial rather than spongy. Logitech says its keys are “shaped for fingertips” and we have noticed how comfortable and natural it is to tap away on the MX Keys. It has an attractive design, clever adaptive backlighting, and Logitech’s smart easy-switch to move between devices.

We set ours to flip between our Macbook Air, iPhone and iPad, but as a fully universal Bluetooth keyboard, this works with PC, Android, Chromebooks and just about everything in between. We like that it’s no fuss to recharge via USB-C (rather than fiddling with batteries) and that it has a slight tilt to the keys for an ergonomic typing position. However, there’s no adjustable stand so those wanting more of an angle or a flat keyboard are out of luck. That’s a minor issue though. We swear by this model and it’s the one that’s come with us to work for the past year – and we like that Mac users can pick one up with a dedicated key layout too. Overall, if you need a keyboard that can work just as well at home as it can at your office, we think it is the one to pick.

Size: Compact | Key type: Membrane | Battery life: Up to 36 months (​AAA x2) | Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Android, Chrome | Multi-device: Yes, up to three devices | Weight: 415g | Backlighting: No

Logitech’s K380 has long been one of our favourite wireless travel keyboards, but now you’ll find it’s being replaced by the Pebble Keys 2, or the K380s. When it comes to ease of use this model still shares many of the features of the more expensive MX Keys, including the minimalist look and easy switching between three devices whether you’re using Windows, macOS, iPadOS, or ChromeOS. So, if you’re not fussed about having backlighting or USB-C charging, you may get on better with this slimmer option, and we think it’s an ideal pick for travel.

One of the major differences is the battery life you get from this compact keyboard. The Pebble Keys 2 lasts for up to 36 months, which is a full 12 months more than the original K380. And at 415g (slightly lighter than the prior model, too), you won’t be weighed down by bringing this to the office as it travels in your laptop backpack. It’s the lightest laptop-focused option on our list (Logitech’s petite Keys-To-Go is incredibly lightweight, but that’s mostly intended for tablets and phones), and we like how you can pick between graphite, rose and white.

This has a lovely quiet typing experience, it’s comfortable and barely makes any noise, making it ideal if you need to take notes on a video call or you just don’t want to be the centre of attention when replying to emails. While the general layout, size and shape of the keys haven’t changed much with the K380s, the extra battery life means this is now our top pick for travel.

Size: Ultra-portable | Key type: Membrane | Battery life: Up to three months | Compatibility: iOS, Android | Multi-device: No | Weight: 180g | Backlighting: No

The second portable Logitech on our list, the Keys-To-Go is our pick for anyone shopping for an iOS/Mac-layout keyboard for pairing with a tablet or smartphone. It’s also water and dust-resistant, and at ‎180g, this is the lightest option on our list, making it perfect for travelling, commuting or working from a coffee shop. We love that the keyboard is bundled with an optional stand (to prop up your phone), and the three-month battery life from a single charge means you won’t worry about recharging.

This isn’t for anyone who needs a sturdy, ergonomic keyboard, the snug design takes some getting used to for anyone more accustomed to a full-size model and there’s no backlighting, but this is still a nice portable option that you can use on-the-go without worrying about damage from drinks or drops. While it’s made with an iOS layout it pairs via Bluetooth, so will work with other phones and tablets, too. Need a sturdier option? Check out the Logitech K380 above.

Size: Compact | Key type: Mechanical | Battery life: Up to 36 months (AAA x2) | Compatibility: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, iPadOS | Multi-device: Yes, up to three devices | Weight: 779g | Backlighting: No

Look, if you’re always using emojis in your Slack messages to your coworkers or you need a keyboard that does as good a job with work as it does with play, you’ll love the new Logitech Pop Keys. This is a high-quality mechanical keyboard with circular keys and a satisfying clacky typewriter feel to the experience. And, it’s got custom replaceable emoji keys for convenient access to your favourite pictographs. It’s worth noting that this is a heavier and louder keyboard, so we think it’s ideal for the home but not a perfect fit if you need to bring it to the office.

If you do take it in with you, though, be prepared to turn some heads – we got a lot of compliments at the office with ours. This has a cute design that you can match to the Pop Mouse (honestly, if you like both, just buy them as a bundle!) and it comes in three fun colour combinations. There’s Blast (black and yellow), Daydream (green, purple, white and yellow) and Heartbreaker (pink and red). The only downsides to note are that it is pretty chunky, and we did find ourselves accidentally adding an extra emoji or two when we didn’t intend to.

Size: Compact | Key type: Mechanical | Battery life: Up to 40 hours | Compatibility: Windows, Mac | Multi-device: Yes, up to three devices | Weight: 568g | Backlighting: Yes

The Lofree Flow is a super smooth low-profile mechanical keyboard that reliably delivers on its promise of a satisfying and tactile typing experience. There's no messing around with gamer-ready RGB lighting here, just a simple backlight, an unimposing 10mm thick chassis and a sleek look. It's a mini keyboard with a subtler look than many of the options on our list, and it's an easy recommendation for anyone after a mechanical keyboard that feels expensive without it being one with a high price.

It's not entirely free from issues, though. We've got used to the lengthy battery life available from Logitech options so it was a slight shock to see just how often this needs recharging. It's not the backlight that's draining all that juice too, as it's not especially bright compared to its rivals. But, these drawbacks aside, we've kept coming back to the Flow for its clicky mechanical typing, with a nice soft thud that feels buttery and stable without being too heavy.

Size: Full size | Key type: Mechanical | Battery life: Up to 10 days | Compatibility: Windows, Mac | Multi-device: Yes, up to three devices | Weight: 770g | Backlighting: Yes (RGB)

This full-size keyboard not only provides a top typing experience, with a choice from clicky blue switches or quieter brown switches, but lets you cycle through 15 different styles of colourful RGB (red, green, blue) lighting. The frame is made with a sturdy aluminium so won’t skate around your desk, and we like that even though it’s designed with a Mac-based layout it’s also compatible with Windows without needing to install extra software – so it’s a top choice for users of all skill levels. It even comes with extra Windows-based keycaps should you want to swap them to a more familiar layout.

Not fussed about flashy coloured lighting? You can pick up a version with standard white backlit keycaps (and this can be set between a flashing mode or always-on mode) for roughly £10 less.

Size: Full size | Key type: Mechanical | Battery life: Up to 15 days | Compatibility: Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, Android, iOS | Multi-device: Yes, up to three devices | Weight: 828g | Backlighting: Yes

Logitech’s MX Mechanical is a weighty full-scale wireless keyboard that performs well as part of a home office setup, although it’s not the most “fun” option here – the colour scheme is different tones of grey and there’s no fancy coloured lighting as you’ll find on the Keychron K4 above. The UK version, which we paired with a MacBook Air, is limited to Tactile Quiet switches – and while they’re not as “clicky” as some of the other models on our list, we found them extremely satisfying to use (and your partner or parents will no doubt appreciate the more subtle approach, too).

At 828g and made with a sturdy aluminium casing, this is not a keyboard that we would consider portable, but it shines for home working – with pleasing key travel and a full number pad on the right side should you need it. The lighting, which turns on automatically as your hands approach the keys, has several flashing modes, but we mostly kept it to the standard all-key option as that was the least distracting. You get a solid battery life of up to 15 days from a full charge (we found it often actually lasted longer than the spec sheet suggests) and the connection was totally lag-free throughout testing.

Size: Compact | Key type: Mechanical | Battery life: Up to 15 days | Compatibility: Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, Linux | Multi-device: Yes, up to three devices | Weight: 612g | Backlighting: Yes

So, you want a compact mechanical keyboard but need something that doesn’t get too loud too? The mini version of the MX Mechanical above may well be the way to go. This is a solid and reliable low-profile keyboard with a terrific backlight and Logitech’s trusty device switching. We love this for use at our small desk while working from home, especially as we can’t always get used to the addition of a separate number pad. This is expensive for a keyboard, starting at £150, but we’d say the build and versatility make it worth the investment. Logitech just launched a new variant of the keyboard with a dedicated Mac key layout. Even if it’s a minor change to the universal keyboard, we like this one even more than the original for use with our MacBook Air – it’s great to have the Mac keys exactly where you expect them to be.

Like the larger Logitech mechanical model, the minimal grey aesthetic means this isn’t the most exciting keyboard on the list, but we like the understated design and think some will find this small and light enough to bring with them to the office. It sports the same Tactile Quiet switches mentioned above, and we think these are ideal for a satisfying clicky feel that isn’t loud enough to wake up your neighbours if you have to start work early for the day.

Size: Compact | Key type: Membrane | Battery life: Up to one month | Compatibility: Mac, iOS, iPadOS | Multi-device: Yes, up to two devices | Weight: 239g | Backlighting: No

If you’re a loyal Mac user but don’t want a mechanical keyboard, this is as close as you’ll get to a replica of the MacBook laptops, with the same layout for the media buttons used to skip music tracks, brightness toggle keys and Mission Control. While we reckon the MX Keys Mini is the best option for most people, it doesn’t have the identical Apple layout. Totally cable-free and rechargeable, the battery is designed to last around a month before needing a top-up of power, so you can carry it about in a laptop bag without constantly worrying about charging. At 239g it’s very lightweight, and we like that it offers full connectivity for typing on other small-screen Apple devices – including the iPad and iPhone.

Any hardcore Windows users won’t find much to love about this keyboard for obvious reasons, but anyone with another Mac or iOS device will appreciate the seamless pairing that’s become a major attraction of being in Apple’s ecosystem. Yes, like some of the company’s devices it doesn’t charge directly using USB-C, but at least you get a USB-C to Lightning cable in the box.