Best wireless keyboards 2023: Our favourite wire-free picks

The Logitech MX Keys S isn’t a huge upgrade on the three-year-old Logitech MX Keys but if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. The new MX Keys S adds some pleasing tweaks to make our top wireless keyboard pick even better.

The typing experience is exactly the same with the new MX Keys S as it is with the MX Keys, and that’s no bad thing. It isn’t a mechanical keyboard but its membrane keys are impressive in their own right. There’s a pleasantly surprising amount of tactility, and that’s despite a middling level of travel. It’s snappy and extremely comfortable.

The look of the MX Keys S isn’t flashy, it’s understated and professional, ready to comfortably fit into any office setup. It’ll fit seamlessly in terms of connectivity too, with support for Logi Bolt and Bluetooth connectivity.

One of the key changes for the Logitech MX Keys S is in the software department. You’ll now use Logitech Options+ alongside this keyboard, offering more powerful customisation. The headline feature is Smart Actions. Smart Actions is essentially macro functions, allowing you to assign certain keypresses, and combinations of keypresses, to speed up many tasks. These include opening certain programs or saving time on specific actions in apps like Zoom and Teams.

Reviewer: Reece Bithrey
Full review: Logitech MX Keys S review

The Asus ROG Azoth was given a five-star rating from our team, and for good reason. We felt that the ROG Azoth had a solid construction, with both the metal top housing and plastic case ensuring that there was no deck flex whatsoever. The textured PBT keycaps felt great under the finger and were resistant to the shine we experienced on cheaper keycaps after extended use. 

It comes with a small multi-function OLED display, in the same vein as the SteelSeries’ Apex Pro. From here, we could see the battery percentage as well as media playback settings and controls for RGB lighting. Speaking of which, the per-key RGB lighting was very vibrant and customisable, giving this keyboard a lot more personality than some others on the market. 

Asus bundled this keyboard with its own NX Red switches which we found to be very light and buttery smooth during use. Anyone who is looking for an ultra-customisable experience will be pleased to hear that the company also provided a small vial of switch lubricant in the box and an entire kit for you to lubricate the switches themselves. While this won’t benefit everyone, it’s definitely worth it if you’re in search of the most flagship-feeling keyboard. 

We were able to add in some Cherry MX Speed Silver keycaps very easily, aided by the aforementioned kit. The typing experience felt comfortable and bouncier than a standard keyboard due to the fact that it’s gasket mounted. 

Overall, if you’re willing to pay the admittedly high £270/$290 asking price, then this keyboard is perfect for gamers as well as anyone looking for a truly customisable experience. Our reviewer called it an eSports-grade keyboard for a reason, but if you’re looking to spend a little less, then options like the Corsair K100 Air Wireless or ASUS ROG Claymore II are also solid picks. 

Reviewer: Reece Bithrey
Full Review: Asus ROG Azoth

The Logitech MX Mechanical is another fantastic office-based wireless keyboard, but this time features low-profile mechanical key switches for snappier key presses.

It’s based on the same formula as the standard MX Keys above, but features Logitech’s Tactile Quiet switches inside that we think bring with it an excellent typing experience. These provide a satisfying bump halfway down the key travel, as well as a snappy actuation force that makes day-to-day working a real breeze. There are also Linear and Clicky variants available if the tactile bump isn’t to your tastes, but as a handy all-rounder, you can’t go wrong with Browns.

We found the design here to be elegant yet functional with a two-tone grey colouring on the keycaps that looks excellent, alongside a sturdy metal and plastic construction. Everything here looks modern and reflective of an increasingly premium peripheral, as the pricing of the MX Mechanical suggests.

The battery life here proved to be outstanding, as the MX Mechanical lasted as long as Logitech said – two weeks or so with the backlighting fully on, while they also state it’ll last for up to 10 months with it off. The backlighting here is kept clean with a single white light adorning the MX Mechanical’s keys, and we found it to offer a handy boost when working after dark.

You can also connect the MX Mechanical to up to 3 devices at once and switch between them with no delay at all. The keyboard can be connected to your PC via the bundled Logi Bolt USB receiver or Bluetooth, with the dual options proving to be very useful when working on a MacBook and a PC at the same time.

This is an expensive option compared to other wireless office keyboards, but it’s definitely worth it for those looking for more tactile keystrokes. If you do want to save a little bit of money though, then you also have the option of purchasing the slightly more affordable Logitech MX Mechanical Mini which ditches the number pad to achieve a more streamlined design.

Reviewer: Reece Bithrey
Full review: Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard review

There are lots and lots of wireless gaming keyboards available, making it difficult to narrow down your search. But for this list, we decided to recommend the Corsair K100 Air Wireless dues to super-slim design that makes it easy to slip in a bag and take over to the office or a friend’s house.

You also have the option to connect wirelessly via either Bluetooth or the bundled USB-C dongle. The former will save you battery life (up to 50 hours in total) while the latter reduces latency for a snappier performance.

It’s not just the snazzy RGB lighting that separates the Corsair from non-gaming ‘boards. It also has mechanical switches for clickier feedback, and short travel distance so your inputs can register instantly. The iCue software suite also enables you to remap buttons and configure the lighting effects.

The high price is the only major issue we had with this gaming keyboard. If you’re looking for something cheaper, then we recommend the Logitech G915 TKL, which has seen a major discount since its launch.

Reviewer: Reece Bithrey
Full Review: Corsair K100 Air Wireless

The ASUS ROG Claymore II is a particular favourite wireless gaming keyboard of ours, and it’s for a very specific reason – its modular design.

The Claymore II allows you to chop and change the keyboard’s layout so you can attach and detach the number pad on either side of the board via magnets. For instance, if you want to have the number pad attached to the left hand side, then you can, or you can have it on the right, or not at all. During testing, we found the attachment to be secure, and in general, the Claymore II to be an incredibly durable and well-built keyboard as you’d expect for its £250 or so asking price.

Inside, it makes use of Asus’ own RX optical switches. They come in either Blue or Red, where the former is a clicky switch that’s a handy choice for typing, while the latter is a light and linear switch that’s great for gaming. Our sample had the RX Blues inside, which proved to be fantastic for typing during testing with a satisfying click and heavier actuation force. The click it comes with can be quite loud, though which means this isn’t the best keyboard for use in a crowded space. For that, you’ll want to look at something with dampened or quieter switches.

We also found the battery life here to be fantastic for a wireless mechanical keyboard with such a packed-out feature set. It lasted for the quoted 40 hours with all the RGB backlighting turned up to the max, which beats off other premium boards such as the Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro by almost four times.

The Claymore II’s Aura Sync-capable backlighting was bright and sharp, and we thought it looked fantastic. The accompanying software, Armoury Crate, is also functional, and gives you loads of customisation choices regarding fiddling with the lighting, or programming macros.

Reviewer: Reece Bithrey
Full review: ASUS ROG Claymore II review

The Logitech POP Keys is a peculiar wireless keyboard. Not only is it tiny, having ditched the number pad in favour of a more compact design, but it’s also got a customisable row of emoji shortcut keys.

Logitech claims this keyboard has been designed with Gen Z in mind, for those who frequently punctuate sentences with laughing faces and heart icons. You’re able to swap around the emoji keys too, so you can set your favourite icons as easy-to-reach shortcuts.

You also get two wireless connectivity options, including Bluetooth and the USB dongle. What’s more, you’re able to swap between devices with a single press of a button which could be useful for anyone who likes to work with both a laptop and desktop PC simultaneously.

We loved the colourful design of the keyboard too, making a refreshing change to drab blacks and slivers that typically adorn our desks. This keyboard certainly won’t be for everyone, especially at the high price, but it’s still one of the best wireless keyboard options for those who don’t want to clutter up their desk.

Reviewer: Hannah Davies
Full review: Logitech POP Keys review