Best Keyboard Kits under $40034
1. Drop + Tokyo Keyboard Tokyo60 Keyboard Kit
#1 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Current Build: Tokyo60 v3 - Gyoen Green - Barebones Kit Zeal PC Healios V2 Silent Linear 67g Switches lubed with Krytox 205g0 Durock Stabilizers GMK Olive Keycap Set +..." Read More
2. Flesports MK870 Barebones TKL Mechanical Keyboard
#2 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Perfect for beginner! Bought this for my 8yr old son for Christmas and it was a huge hit! It's tough to see in this pic but the RGB glow through the transparent case..." Read More
3. Drop + OLKB Planck Mechanical Keyboard Kit V7
#3 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Solid, Powerful Compact Keyboard. I've had my Planck v6 for two months now and overall, it is a joy to type on. Pros: +The QMK firmware offers a level of..." Read More
4. Keydous NJ80 Barebones Wireless RGB Keyboard
#4 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Solid for a plastic build. The NJ 80 is a great novice build. Bought one for my 8yr old son, which he now claims is his favorite. We used GoPolar Azure Dragon switches..." Read More
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5. IDOBAO ID80 Crystal Gasket Barebones Keyboard Kit
#5 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Crystal Clear. I, absolutely, adore this board. This 80% board has gone above and beyond what I imagined. Picked it up during the Black Friday 2022 sales, and I'm..." Read More
6. MOMOKA Zoo65 Barebones Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
#6 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Happy I bought before price increase (Note I'm rounding up all 100.99 prices to whole num). I bought my zoo65 back when it was priced at 190 USD, which was after the..." Read More
7. Drop + OLKB Preonic Keyboard MX Kit V3
#7 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"My absolute favorite. Easily my favorite keyboard form factor of all time. It has everything I need and nothing I don't use (and layers for things I want but don't..." Read More
8. Drop CTRL V1 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
#8 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Amazing product! Highly highly recommend. -BLUF: Amazing product! Highly highly recommend. Though the Drop Configurator GUI is a good start, it has limited RGB..." Read More
9. Drop ALT V1 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
#9 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"My build includes Gateron Yellow switches, DSA profile PBT keycaps, and ThreeBulls o-rings." Read More
10. Drop ALT V1 High-Profile Barebones Keyboard
#10 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Picked up this keeb and loaded it with some lubed Holy Panda switches. Sitting on top of that is the Maxkey SA Leviathan keycap set...awesome setup. The keyboard is..." Read More
11. Drop CTRL V1 High-Profile Barebones Keyboard
#11 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"It's a chonky boy. I really like the high profile look where the switches aren't as exposed on my old keyboard that wasn't designed for modding. The aluminum frame is..." Read More
12. Drop Carina Mechanical Keyboard Kit
#12 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Pleasantly Surprised! So for my first dive into the custom market I couldn't of asked for a better keyboard. The build was therapeutic and painstakingly fun. If you..." Read More
13. Drop SENSE75 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
#13 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Don’t purchase at full price! Although I had reservations about considering this mid-range keyboard at its regular price, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that..." Read More
14. Drop SHIFT V1 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
#14 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Worth. It. My K4 was sacrificed to the coffee gods and I was in the market for something that could house a full set of my existing switches and keycaps (after a..." Read More
15. Drop CTRL V1 High-Profile Dark Purple Barebones Keyboard
#15 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"At $119 this keyboard is a steal. I went for a minimal build on this, no foams and Boba U4 x MT3 Cyber. I don't know when DROP updated their plate mount stabs, but the..." Read More
16. NYM96 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
#16 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"I concur with Juffo. It's a giant hunk of metal, weighty and substantial. I got mine preassembled with box switches. Worked right out of the box. QMK is a bit hit or..." Read More
17. Kezewa Enter67 Mechanical Keyboard Kit - Drop Exclusive
#17 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Fantastic value, great feel, bright LEDs. I've been using the Enter67 on and off for a few months now and it's one of my favorite builds. The floating case design..." Read More
18. IDOBAO ID87 V2 TKL Mechanical Keyboard Kit
#18 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Incredible build quality. One solid plate, no flex, underglow is fantastic. Durable finish so far." Read More
19. Tex Yoda II TrackPoint Mechanical Keyboard Kit
#19 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Absolutely wonderful product. Love the TrackPoint. I use this as my primary keyboard (and I own a lot of keyboards - Das, Happy Hacker, Realtek, Ultimate Hacking, and..." Read More
20. Feker Alice 3-Mode Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
#20 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Holy f*k this is such a nice keyboard. I love this board so much I posted on Reddit about it. You can find my thoughts here:..." Read More
21. IDOBAO ID75 V3 Hot-Swappable Ortholinear Aluminum Keyboard Kit
#21 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
The IDOBAO ID75 V3 Keyboard Kit is an incredibly versatile keyboard kit with a high degree of durability and ortholinear layout options to customize your feel. The... Read More
22. Feker Machinic 02 980 Mechanical Keyboard Kit
#22 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
"Great Visuals. Wonderful RGB with downward border RGB makes for wonderful visuals" Read More
23. Next Time X75 Gasket Mechanical Keyboard Kit
#23 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
Next Time’s X75 Gasket-Mounted Keyboard Kit makes for an incredibly exceptional starting point for a mechanical keyboard. A choice of polycarbonate or ABS for the case... Read More
24. Skyloong GK108 & GK108S Mechanical Keyboard Kits
#24 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
With a full numpad, extensive programmability, and optional dual connectivity, Skyloong’s full-size GK keyboard kits have everything you need to create a powerful... Read More
25. Keebmonkey Blackhole Pro Alice Barebones Keyboard
#25 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
The Keebmonkey Blackhole Pro Alice Barebones Keyboard is a keyboard skeleton that’s got near-aeronautical levels of craftsmanship and attention to detail. CNC machined... Read More
26. Keebmonkey Bongo Cat Alice Barebones Keyboard Kit
#26 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
Keebmonkey delivers some of the most inspired designs for keyboards—with excellent build quality and functionality to boot—and the Bongo Cat Alice Mechanical Keyboard... Read More
27. Red Scarf 8308MINI Keyboard Kit
#27 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
The Red Scarf 8308MINI Keyboard Kit is an homage to the classic Cherry G81 8308 keyboard, famous for shifting the function key row up a few millimeters. The 8308 MINI... Read More
28. YMDK Wings Ergonomic Custom Mechanical Keyboard Kit
#28 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
With a compact and ergonomic layout, high-performance features, and a host of options to choose from, the Wings keyboard kit from YMDK can take your typing experience... Read More
29. AJAZZ AC081 Hot-Swappable Gasket Aluminum Keyboard Kit
#29 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
The AJAZZ AC081 is a keyboard kit for those who want to buy one package, piece the board together, and just get to typing. No mixing and matching is required here—this... Read More
30. IDOBAO ID63 60% Gasket Hot-Swappable Keyboard Kit
#30 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
In the new ID63 Keyboard Kit, IDOBAO is bringing a tailored gasket-mounted build to an ultra-compact 60% layout. Cutting down on space, but not performance, this... Read More
31. CIY TES84 Keyboard Kit
#31 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
The CIY Tester TES84 is a keyboard kit that puts clean, streamlined design at its center. With a soft silver aluminum frame and clean white accents, it features... Read More
32. Keydous NJ81 Wireless Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
#32 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
Here on Drop, we’ve offered a number of Keydous NJ80 builds over the years, and it’s no secret why. These tenkeyless boards are known for their build quality and... Read More
33. KeysMe Lunar 01 Barebones Keyboard Kit
#33 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
The Lunar 01 Barebones Keyboard from KeysMe is a no-nonsense rig on which you can venture out into the great unknown. This wired keyboard serves as an excellent hull... Read More
34. Mxrskey Alice Barebones Mechanical Keyboard Kit
#34 in Best Keyboard Kits under $400 of 34 products
With split halves and a distinct, dropping “V” shape, the Alice layout is definitely an acquired taste. But for those who’ve gone down the rabbit hole, it’s the best... Read More
