Best keyboards 2026
Looking for keyboards? We have 4 of them in the Superpařmeni Lab. The order below comes from our tier list, editorial reviews and reader ratings (4 of them are ranked in the tier list). Each entry lists its key specifications, measured results and a link to the full product page.
ASUS ROG AZOTH X (Snow V2 / Strom V2)
Tier S (2026)The ASUS ROG Azoth is a premium 75% wireless mechanical gaming keyboard featuring a gasket mount design, a three-layer dampening foam, and an OLED display with intuitive controls.
- Type
- Mechanical
- Backlight
- RGB
- Dimensions
- 326 x 136 x 40 mm
- Weight
- 1600 g
- Input latency:0.8 ms
- Actuation force:45 g
- Rollover performance:100 kláves
ASUS ROG Azoth 96 HE
Tier A (2026)Review: 4.7 / 5The ROG Azoth Extreme is a 75% gaming keyboard featuring an aluminum alloy chassis, a full-color OLED touchscreen, and ROG HFX Magnetic Switches with adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- Type
- Mechanical (Hall Effect)
- Backlight
- Per-key RGB
- Dimensions
- 382 x 136 x 42 mm
- Weight
- 1186 g
- Input latency:0.125 ms(ASUS Official Product Page)
- Actuation force:40 g(ASUS Official Product Page)
- Debounce time:0 ms(ASUS Official Product Page)
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace HFX ZywOo Edition
Tier A (2026)A 65% analog gaming keyboard featuring ROG HFX Magnetic Switches with adjustable actuation (0.1 to 4.0 mm), an 8000 Hz polling rate, and a dedicated Rapid Trigger toggle, designed in collaboration with professional player ZywOo.
- Type
- Mechanical (Magnetic)
- Backlight
- RGB (Per-key)
- Dimensions
- 315 x 115 x 35 mm
- Weight
- 643 g
- Input latency:0.125 ms(ASUS Official)
- Actuation force:40 g(ASUS Official)
- Debounce time:0 ms(ASUS Official)
Genesis RHOD 420 RGB
Tier B (2026)Review: 3.9 / 5The Genesis Rhod 420 RGB is a functional membrane gaming keyboard featuring 6-zone RGB backlighting, anti-ghosting, and a durable aluminum housing.
- Type
- Membrane
- Backlight
- RGB
- Dimensions
- 469 x 170 x 37 mm
- Weight
- 830 g
- Actuation force:55 g(Genesis)
- Rollover performance:6 kláves(Genesis)
How to choose
Choose a layout around the keys you use. A compact layout gives your mouse more room. A full-size board is handy if you use the number pad regularly. Check the exact variant if you need a local key layout.
Compare switch force, travel and noise. If responsiveness matters for gaming, compare measured latency using the same connection type.
How we rank
- First by our hardware tier list for the year (S is the best, E the weakest).
- Then by the score of the editorial review on our blog.
- Then by reader ratings, counted from three ratings up.
- Measured values always show their source.
Specifications compared
| Specification | ASUS ROG AZOTH X (Snow V2 / Strom V2) | ASUS ROG Azoth 96 HE | ASUS ROG Falchion Ace HFX ZywOo Edition | Genesis RHOD 420 RGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mechanical | Mechanical (Hall Effect) | Mechanical (Magnetic) | Membrane |
| Backlight | RGB | Per-key RGB | RGB (Per-key) | RGB |
| Dimensions | 326 x 136 x 40 mm | 382 x 136 x 42 mm | 315 x 115 x 35 mm | 469 x 170 x 37 mm |
| Weight | 1600 g | 1186 g | 643 g | 830 g |
| Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover | N-key rollover | N-key rollover | n/a |
| Switch Type | ROG NX Mechanical (Snow V2 / Strom V2) | ROG HFX Magnetic Switch | ROG HFX Magnetic Switch | Membrane |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz | 8000 Hz | 8000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Layout | 75% | 75% | 65% | QWERTY |