The 5 Best 60% Keyboards – Winter 2023 Reviews

A 60% keyboard is a small keyboard that typically lacks a Numpad, navigational cluster, and a function row. Instead, most of these missing commands are layered as secondary functions on the alphanumeric keys that make up most of the board. These little units are having their moment in the sun right now, and it’s easy to see why. They offer gamers⁠—and on-the-go typists⁠—much more room on their desks for dynamic mouse movements while gaming or to keep a coffee close at hand. While many of these picks are gaming-focused, they’re still versatile units you can use for general work or typing tasks.

We’ve tested over 185 keyboards with over 15 compact 60% units. Below are our picks for the best 60 percent keyboard. If you’re interested in more gaming-oriented options, check out our list of the best gaming keyboards. Or, if you want a dedicated typing or programming keyboard, we have options for those as well in our best keyboards for programming and best keyboards for typing articles.