Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $40050
1. Drop + The Lord of the Rings™ Elvish Keyboard
#1 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Beautiful board for a fan. A must have for a Tolkien fan, the board is even more beautiful than expected from the website photos. Switches felt great, I just hope the..." Read More
2. Drop + The Lord of the Rings™ Dwarvish Keyboard
#2 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Fantastic Keyboard. I was expecting to have to do some lubing or switch changes on this keyboard when it arrived, but it has actually become my daily driver. Fantastic..." Read More
3. Drop + The Lord of the Rings™ Black Speech Keyboard
#3 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Lovely switches with glorious keycaps. Just got the keyboard, but I can already say that I am absolutely in love with it. The switches are smooth and not that loud..." Read More
4. Flesports MK870 Barebones TKL Mechanical Keyboard
#4 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 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
5. Drop Expression Series Shinai Keyboard
#5 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"My favorite keeb!! 💚. I’m a newbie when it comes to mechanical keyboards, but this keeb is my favorite! I love the feel and sound of its tactile Holy Panda switches!..." Read More
6. Drop CSTM80 Mechanical Keyboard
#6 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"AMAZING KEYBOARD FOR THE PRICE. Honestly I was very suprised with the board, Top case feels VERY solid Magnets feel great and have no issues with them Perfect amount..." Read More
7. Drop + The Lord of the Rings™ Rohan™ Keyboard
#7 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Absolutely lovely! Looks, feels, and sounds great. I can't imagine what could be done better." Read More
8. WOBKEY Rainy75 Mechanical Keyboard
#8 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Rainy75 what a great sound stock. Looks great, sounds great. Smooth texture, works with via I have not touch any foam or other items that came with it. So it is very..." Read More
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9. Drop Expression Series Keyblossom Keyboard
#9 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Amazing Quality & Design! I am so so happy with this keyboard -- one of my all time favorites. The design is so elegant yet cute, and I was in love with the bunny..." Read More
10. CTRL V2 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
#10 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Very solid tenkeyless board! Direct replacement for a very old (pre usb C) glorious tenkeyless, moved everything over and very impressed with how quiet is and has zero..." Read More
11. Drop Expression Series Prism Keyboard
#11 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Cute , Cool and Serious all at once. Guys this keyboard is really nice. Fits my theme very well but id recommend to a serious gamer also. The switches are of good..." Read More
12. Drop Expression Series Keysterine Keyboard
#12 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Great Keyboard Once You Turn the LEDs Down. My first keyboard with the Holy Panda switches. The feel is perfect for me, with just the right "click". Build quality is..." Read More
13. Drop Expression Series Akatsuki Indigo Keyboard
#13 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Incredible keyboard 10/10. I don't have a reference as this is my first mechanical keyboard but I've been interested in getting one for so long and I'm glad this is my..." Read More
14. CTRL V2 High-Profile Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
#14 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Super well made and great value. I really like this keyboard. I got into keyboards with Drops LOTR run and decided to make my own. I got some Holy Panda X switches and..." Read More
15. Drop Expression Series Mechtropolis Keyboard
#15 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Elegant pre-built keyboard for art deco lovers. I bought this keyboard for my mom, who is an art freak and loves art deco, and art nouveau. I have heard nothing but..." Read More
16. Drop Expression Series Togekey Keyboard
#16 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Perfect keyboard! Perfect may sound extreme or exaggerated, but I think it's accurate. This is my first mech keyboard and my first DROP keyboard. I love it so much!..." Read More
17. Drop Signature Series Slalom Keyboard
#17 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
There are few hobbies more exhilarating than slalom skiing—except many mechanical keyboard collecting. In our latest Signature Series installment, we combined a bit of... Read More
18. Drop Signature Series Ryokucha Keyboard
#18 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
In Japanese, “ryokucha” means “green tea”. In our latest Signature Series keyboard, Ryokucha means game-changing typing with green style to spare. Read More
19. Drop Paragon Series Iridian Keyboard
#19 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Looks great, feels great, sounds great! I didn't want to faf around and build my own mech keyboard but still wanted all the bells and whistles. This absolutely..." Read More
20. Drop ENTR Mechanical Keyboard
#20 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Coming from "gamer" keyboards like the Corsair K95, the build quality of the ENTR has been astounding. Between the hefty aluminum body, the USB-C cable, and the..." Read More
21. Drop + The Lord of the Rings™ Ringwraith™ Keyboard
#21 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Boy is it cool. I didn't quite read the description so I didn't realize the switches were tactile. I usually use linear switches but man I could not give less of..." Read More
22. Drop Expression Series Matcha Summer Keyboard
#22 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Feels great to type! Great to type with, feels very premium! Very happy to have purchased this." Read More
23. Drop Signature Series Cyberdeck Keyboard
#23 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
In the cybernetic future of 2077, the most tech-savvy individuals—known as Netrunners—hack into the Net directly, no keyboard required. Their tool of choice? Read More
24. Work Louder Creator Board
#24 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
Mechanical keyboards already provide an excellent outlet for modification and creativity—but the Work Loud Creator Board takes that concept to new extremes. This... Read More
25. Drop Signature Series Cotton Candy Keyboard
#25 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
Cotton candy without the sticky fingers? Nutritional value aside, an invention like that might be the ultimate snack. Read More
26. Drop CTRL V1 Mechanical Keyboard
#26 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"The last keyboard I'll ever need. My keyboard history: Keyboard #1: Ducky - LEDs died within a year. A piece of junk, but hooked me on mechanical..." Read More
27. Drop CTRL V1 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
#27 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 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
28. Drop CTRL V1 High-Profile Mechanical Keyboard
#28 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Got my board in yesterday, took a while to get it set up, replace the keycaps and flash a firmware. It works fine out of the box, but I wanted to change the keymap a..." Read More
29. Drop CTRL V1 High-Profile Barebones Keyboard
#29 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 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
30. Topre Realforce 87U SE17T0 with PBT Spacebars
#30 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Trying this keyboard made me hate my cherry mx browns. It has ruined my ability to enjoy other typing experiences. Please send help." Read More
31. Realforce Variable Weight Keyboards w/PBT Spacebars
#31 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Trying this keyboard made me hate my cherry mx browns. It has ruined my ability to enjoy other typing experiences. Please send help." Read More
32. Womier TKL RGB Hot-Swappable Acrylic Mechanical Keyboard
#32 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Really nice + how to lower light intensity suggestion. I bought this keyboard because I was tired of taking apart my old one to clean it all the time (cat hair man)..." Read More
33. Durgod Taurus K320 TKL Mechanical Keyboard
#33 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"As a mac user, I was originally dissatisfied finding out that the key-mapper software would not work on OS. Having the CMD and Option keys swapped really drove me..." Read More
34. Drop CSTM80 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
#34 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Build quality/fit & finish. Upon unboxing I immediately took notice of the weight of the keyboard. It felt hefty and sturdy, which, to me, are good qualities. After..." Read More
35. Plum 87 Electro-Capacitive Keyboard
#35 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"I'm over the moon about this board. I can't believe how smooth and soft it is to type on this. It's exactly what I had hoped it would be. I deal with chronic RSI and..." Read More
36. Durgod Taurus 320 Nebula RGB Mechanical Keyboard
#36 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Great keyboard... I like everything about it. Only minor issue is the paint of the "MR" indicator LED just chipped away on the first day. I got the silver Cherry..." Read More
37. Keebmonkey WK870 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
#37 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Incredible value for money. I wanted to give this 3-4 stars since its not QMK compatible and doesn't really have a lot in the way of build options. But it's $60..." Read More
38. Team Wolf TKL Swappable Switch Mechanical Keyboard
#38 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"The value of this keyboard is amazing. I constantly recommend this as a "first mechanical keyboard" purchase for those wanting to get into the hobby." Read More
39. IDOBAO ID87 V2 TKL Mechanical Keyboard Kit
#39 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Incredible build quality. One solid plate, no flex, underglow is fantastic. Durable finish so far." Read More
40. CM Novatouch Barebones Keyboard
#40 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
Known among the Mechanical Keyboard community for its combination of the very desirable Topre switches and the ubiquitous Cherry MX stem, the Novatouch allows you to... Read More
41. Azio FOQO Pro Wireless Hot-Swappable Mechanical Keyboard
#41 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Great keyboard for price with some quirks. Great sounding keys for workstation, Knob is fun for rhythm gaming. Very Chonky for price. BT can be a bit laggy at times,..." Read More
42. Drop Signature Series Ultrasonic Keyboard
#42 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"IT'S A LASER BEAST!!! I was so stoked to see they added a special edition that cam with my favorite GMK laser Keycap set. Wow this has some weight too it. Just the..." Read More
43. RC930-87 RGB Electro Capacitive Keyboard (2nd Gen)
#43 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
If you want to rule over your desktop with a keyboard fit for a king, it’s time for the coronation of the Royal Kludge RC930-87EC. Outfitted with electro capacitive... Read More
44. Drop Signature Series Sentinel Keyboard
#44 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"So far so good. I did a fast unboxing here if anyone wanted to see it in a little more detail. Please delete if this is not allowed or violates..." Read More
45. Drop Signature Series Laser Wave Keyboard
#45 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"The year is 2007...but it's the 80's. The high profile Ctrl keyboard has been my dream board for a while, and then I saw this layout with the sturdy frame and the..." Read More
46. Drop Signature Series Cyber Moon Keyboard
#46 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Nice Solid Keyboard. Very solid build nice typing feel overall its good" Read More
47. Drop + The Lord of the Rings™ Elvish CSTM80 Keyboard
#47 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
Over the course of Middle-earth’s storied history, the Elves have charted their own enchanted course to virtually every corner of the map. Naturally, it was only a... Read More
48. Drop Signature Series Cyber Surge Keyboard
#48 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"My First "Real" Mechanical keyboard. I bought this because my Corsair K70 finally had some switches fatigue over the 10+ years I have owned it (loking at you, "D"). I..." Read More
49. Drop Signature Series Classic Midnight Keyboard
#49 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"Pricey, but meets expectations. $350 for a keyboard is steep, but I'm glad that I spent it. Previous gripes with the signature series seemed to be fixed with me,..." Read More
50. Drop Signature Series Purple Midnight Keyboard
#50 in Best TKL Mechanical Keyboards under $400 of 50 products
"The Clickity Clack is back Jack. Bit of a shipping delay from originally projected, but after it finally arrived, it's definitely a joy to type on. This will not move..." Read More
