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Keyboards & Mice

Keyboards and pointing devices that reduce strain: quiet switches, sensible layouts, and shapes that fit real hands.

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Top 10 Keyboards & Mice

  1. #1Keychron K2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard product photo

    Keychron K2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard $$

    Compact wireless mechanical favorite for Mac and Windows

    Pros

    • Compact layout frees space for a mouse
    • Wireless + wired flexibility
    • Mac and Windows keycaps/layouts available
    • Strong enthusiast ecosystem (switches/keycaps)

    Cons

    • Mechanical sound may bother quiet households
    • No number pad — spreadsheet-heavy users may miss it
    • RGB variants add distraction if you prefer minimal
  2. #2Logitech MX Master 3S product photo

    Logitech MX Master 3S $$$

    The productivity mouse most knowledge workers settle on

    Pros

    • Best-in-class MagSpeed scroll for long documents
    • Quiet clicks for shared spaces
    • Excellent multi-device / multi-OS support
    • Comfortable shape for long work sessions

    Cons

    • Right-hand oriented
    • Not aimed at competitive FPS gaming
    • Full customization needs Logi software
  3. #3Amazon Basics Wired QWERTY Keyboard product photo

    Amazon Basics Wired QWERTY Keyboard $

    Works with Windows, Plug and Play

    Pros

    • Media and calculator hotkeys
    • Plug-and-play USB
    • Works with Windows Vista through 10

    Cons

    • Wired only
    • Windows-focused hotkeys; Mac support not listed
  4. #4Logitech M185 Compact Ambidextrous 2.4 GHz Wireless Mouse product photo

    Logitech M185 Compact Ambidextrous 2.4 GHz Wireless Mouse $

    With a comfortable and contoured shape, this Logitech ambidextrous wireless mouse feels great in either

    Pros

    • Contoured shape for either hand
    • Up to a year of battery life with sleep mode
    • Works with Windows, Mac, and laptops
    • Tiny nano USB receiver

    Cons

    • Small size can cramp large hands
    • No side buttons
  5. #5Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch TV Keyboard for PC-Connected product photo

    Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch TV Keyboard for PC-Connected $$

    The K400 Plus wireless touch TV keyboard gives you integrated

    Pros

    • Keyboard with a built-in touchpad for a PC on a TV
    • Plug-and-play Unifying receiver
    • Up to 18 months of battery life
    • Wireless range up to 33 ft

    Cons

    • Built-in touchpad is no substitute for a real mouse at a desk
    • Compact layout without a number pad
  6. #6TECKNET Wireless Mouse product photo

    TECKNET Wireless Mouse $

    2.4G Ergonomic Computer Mouse, 2600 DPI

    Pros

    • Compact 4.09 x 2.68 x 1.49 inch size
    • Contoured shape
    • Five DPI steps from 800 to 2600
    • Up to 24 months of battery life

    Cons

    • Sized for small to medium hands
    • No side buttons listed
  7. #7Logitech MX Keys S Wireless Keyboard Low Profile Fluid Precise product photo

    Logitech MX Keys S Wireless Keyboard Low Profile Fluid Precise $$$

    Laptop-like profile with spherically-dished keys shaped for your fingertips delivers a fast, fluid

    Pros

    • Low-profile dished keys for quiet, accurate typing
    • Smart Actions shortcuts in Logi Options+
    • Backlight turns on as your hands approach

    Cons

    • Connects over Bluetooth; no wired connection listed
    • Heavy at 2.4 lb for a low-profile board
  8. #8wegear USB Wireless Mouse for Laptop PC Mac product photo

    wegear USB Wireless Mouse for Laptop PC Mac $

    2.4GHz Cordless Mouse-Black

    Pros

    • Plug-and-play USB receiver
    • Five DPI steps up to 4000
    • Back and forward side buttons
    • Up to 24 months on one AA battery

    Cons

    • AA battery not included
    • Plain design with no Bluetooth
  9. #9SABLUTE Wireless Mouse for Laptop product photo

    SABLUTE Wireless Mouse for Laptop $

    Quiet Cordless Computer Mice for Office & Travel

    Pros

    • Compact shape for small to medium right hands
    • Quiet clicks
    • Three DPI steps (800/1200/1600)

    Cons

    • Right-hand only
    • Only three DPI steps
  10. #10Logitech MK120 Full Size Wired Keyboard and Mouse Combo product photo

    Logitech MK120 Full Size Wired Keyboard and Mouse Combo $

    This USB keyboard features a curved space bar, spill-resistant design (2)

    Pros

    • Spill-resistant keyboard with a curved space bar
    • Full-size layout with deep-profile keys
    • Optical mouse included
    • Plug-and-play USB

    Cons

    • Wired only
    • Basic optical mouse with no extra buttons

Best Overall

Keychron K2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

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