A 60% keyboard is a compact keyboard that typically lacks a numpad, navigation cluster, and function row. They're especially popular with gamers because they leave more desk space for mouse movement. Our picks here mainly focus on gaming, though they also work for everyday typing and browsing. The small size may also appeal to typists who move between desks or want a keyboard that's easy to carry.
The main drawback of a 60% keyboard is giving up dedicated keys found on larger keyboards. While you can typically access missing commands through Fn combinations, this can slow you down if you regularly use arrow, function, or navigation keys. If you want a compact layout with more keys, see our picks for the best 75% keyboards and best TKL (80%) keyboards. If you're still looking for tips to choose the right keyboard size for you, see our article explaining the differences between keyboard sizes.
We test dozens of keyboards each year, and to maintain independence, we buy every unit ourselves. Our reviews go beyond subjective typing impressions or quick gaming sessions. Each keyboard is put through the same standardized test bench, so you can directly compare our results. We use specialized tools like a Mecmesin force tester to measure switch force curves and a Beagle 480 USB analyzer to capture input data for latency testing. Multiple teams contribute to each review in a process that can take days or even weeks from start to finish.
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Best 60% Keyboard
GamingOfficeProgrammingMobile/TabletEntertainment / HTPCSee all our test resultsConnectivity:WiredThe Wooting 60HE v2 is the best 60% keyboard we've tested. It stands out for offering outstanding competitive gaming performance and strong long-term support. It delivers exceptionally low latency, and its magnetic switches let you customize when individual keys actuate and reset. Its configuration software is among the best in the industry, offering a huge range of advanced settings, including multiple inputs per key, SOCD for handling simultaneous directional inputs (explained on Wooting's website), and Rapid Trigger, which can help you make slightly faster and more consistent follow-up inputs than you can with traditional mechanical switches.
You can run the software as a desktop app or use its web-based client. This keyboard also comes with a four-year warranty, the longest of any pick on this list and unusually long for a keyboard. Wooting's support for older products also gives us reason to expect continued software support for the long term. You can buy it with either an ABS plastic or a more expensive aluminum case. We tested the aluminum version, but recommend considering the less expensive ABS version unless you specifically want a heavier, more premium custom-keyboard-style case. Lastly, this keyboard is wired-only, which is worth keeping in mind if you want to move it between devices without a cable.
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Best Mid-Range 60% Keyboard
GamingOfficeProgrammingMobile/TabletEntertainment / HTPCSee all our test resultsConnectivity:WiredThe NuPhy Air60 HE is the best 60% keyboard we've tested around a mid-range price point. Like the Wooting 60HE v2 above, it has magnetic switches that let you adjust actuation and reset points, along with settings such as Rapid Trigger and SOCD. The main reason to choose it is that it sits much lower on your desk. This design can make it more comfortable to use without angling your wrists as steeply or relying on a wrist rest, even during longer gaming sessions. Unlike many low-profile keyboards, its key travel is still similar to that of the higher-profile picks on this list, and capable low-profile options with magnetic switches are still quite rare in the broader market.
One trade-off is that this keyboard is wired-only, unlike our next two picks below. Its build quality, while excellent overall, also feels a bit less premium than our top pick, the Wooting above, and is only available with a plastic case. It doesn't quite match the Wooting's raw performance either, but the difference is marginal and very unlikely to matter in a competitive game. Its web-based software is also robust and offers nearly all the same features as Wooting's. However, the key legends don't shine through clearly in darker rooms, and its one-year warranty is much shorter than Wooting's four-year warranty.
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Best Budget 60% Keyboard
GamingOfficeProgrammingMobile/TabletEntertainment / HTPCSee all our test resultsConnectivity:WirelessThe MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra is our budget 60% keyboard pick. It's the best price-to-performance option on this list, with raw performance that comes close to matching the Wooting 60HE v2. It does sometimes go out of stock from major online retailers, but if you're having trouble finding it, it can be worth checking MonsGeek's product page, which typically has more reliable stock. Its software also includes most of the same popular competitive features, including Rapid Trigger and SOCD. Notably, it has an aluminum case, which you'd typically only find on much more expensive models, and it's available with wireless connectivity, which remains somewhat rare among keyboards with magnetic switches.
It's available in Hall effect or TMR sensor configurations. We tested the wireless TMR configuration. It's a bit more expensive, but its TMR sensors allow you to install both magnetic and mechanical switches. This offers an uncommon layer of customization and gives you a huge range of switches to choose from to tailor the typing experience to your preferences.
Build quality is excellent overall, though the tray-mounted design feels a bit stiff compared to higher-end options. Its software includes the key competitive features, but isn't as polished or easy to use as Wooting's or NuPhy's, and it doesn't receive updates as often. Its one-year warranty matches the NuPhy above but falls well short of Wooting's four-year coverage. Ultimately, if you value wireless connectivity, an aluminum case, and top-tier gaming performance more than software polish and a longer warranty, the FUN60 Ultra is a compelling choice for the price.
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Best Cheap 60% Keyboard
GamingOfficeProgrammingMobile/TabletEntertainment / HTPCSee all our test resultsConnectivity:WirelessWe recommend the ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 if you want a competent 60% keyboard for as little as possible. Although it has much higher latency than all our other recommendations and feels less well-built than the MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra, it's still well-suited for casual gamers or on-the-go professionals looking for a smaller home and office board. Surprisingly, considering its price, the variant we tested and are recommending also has a hot-swappable PCB, which means you can change out the stock switches with other mechanical switches of your choice for a typing experience tailored to your needs. Unfortunately, this keyboard also has very convoluted software that we weren't able to get working during our review period, so we couldn't remap keys or set macros.
That said, it's a great choice if you're just getting into keyboards since it's a cheap way to test out what switches you like without committing to a more expensive board, especially if you aren't too worried about a strong software experience for customizing keys or making macros. The variant we tested has wireless connectivity, also making it a great option for portability as well, but wired-only variants are also available if you want to spend a bit less.
Notable Mentions
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IQUNIX EZ60/EZ63:
The IQUNIX EZ60 or the slightly larger EZ63, which has dedicated arrow keys, are great alternatives to the Wooting 60HE v2 if you prefer a softer gasket mount and slightly more refined typing feel. However, the software isn't as good, their keycaps lack shine-through legends, and they have slightly higher latency.
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Recent Updates
Sep 30, 2026:
We've rewritten the introduction to clarify who a 60% keyboard is best for, and we've adjusted some of the text for our recommendations to make the trade-offs between picks clearer. We've also updated the Notable Mentions section, adding the IQUNIX EZ60/EZ63 and removing several older options that are no longer widely available.
Jun 19, 2026:
We've updated this article and removed the Razer Huntsman Mini Analog since it's no longer consistently in stock. Our new 'Best Mid-Range' recommendation is now the NuPhy Air60 HE.
Mar 18, 2026:
We replaced the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless with the Wooting 60HE v2 as our new top pick. The Corsair K65 PRO MINI is now a Notable Mention, with the MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra taking its place as our new budget pick. Other picks are still valid and available. We made minor text changes across the article.
Mar 12, 2025:
We reviewed this article but haven't changed our recommendations. All picks continue to represent the best options available at this time.
Dec 09, 2024:
We've made a few small tweaks to the text for clarity and verified prices and stock availability, but none of our recommendations have changed with this update.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best 60 percent keyboards available. We factor in the price (a cheaper product wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it), the feedback from our visitors, and availability (no keyboard that is difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you'd like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is our list of 60 percent compact keyboard reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no product is perfect for every use, most keyboards perform well enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.