Luxury mechanical keyboards can cost hundreds — try swapping switches instead

Many mechanical keyboards bought in the last few years are hot-swappable, so rather than buying a whole new deck this Prime Day it’s worth checking whether yours can take a new set of switches as an upgrade. The fastest gaming boards have their appeal, but everyday typing devices can benefit from a touch of luxury too.

Spending on a whole new typing experience can add up quickly if you only want a different feel or actuation speed. Custom decks will run you into the hundreds, and even cheaper off-the-shelf mechanical boards can push well past $50. Some switch sets can cost a similar amount.

The selection below covers linear, tactile and clicky mechanical switches across premium and budget options, with the roster limited to Amazon to make the most of early Prime Day gaming deals.

If your keyboard isn’t hot-swappable, consider the best hot-swappable keyboards on the market right now or look at Hall effect keyboards for something more customizable.

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