Gaming Mechanical Keyboards under PHP 5,000

Gaming Mechanical Keyboards represent your limbs in most games and hold the character skills to win games. It is essential to have a dependable set of keys that won’t conk out mid-game. Here we’ve come up with keyboards below PHP 5,000USD 85INR 7,223EUR 81CNY 621 that you could definitely consider. These keyboards can compete with significantly more expensive keyboards in terms of build quality, features, and typing experience. There may be some differences or missing basic features but here are some of our recommendations.

Fantech MAXPOWER MK853

One of the most decent budget gaming keyboards in the market is the Fantech MAXPOWER MK853. It may be a full sized keyboard but it has everything that you would need, from the comfort of a wrist board, RGB lighting, Outemu Switches, media keys, and a very affordable price point.

Size: 100%
RGB: Yes (RGB Gradient – 22 modes)
Keycaps: Doubleshot ABS
Switch: Fantech Red or Blue
Availability:

•  EasyPC – PHP 1,650USD 28INR 2,384EUR 27CNY 205
• Gosu Gaming Gears – PHP 1,750USD 30INR 2,528EUR 28CNY 217

Fantech MAXFIT61 MK857

If you’re starting out in the mechanical keyboard customization hobby, getting a Fantech MAXFIT61 MK857 is one of the routes you could take as it has universal hotswapping (using 5-pin switches). Additionally, it comes with a case foam and pre-lubed stabs for those fewer rattles.

Size: 60%
RGB: Yes (Per-key, 16 modes)
Keycaps: Doubleshot ABS
Switch: Outemu Red or Blue (Universal Hotswapping)
Availability:

• Lazada –  PHP 2,550USD 43INR 3,684EUR 41CNY 316
• Shopee –  PHP 2,550USD 43INR 3,684EUR 41CNY 316

Keychron K6

Next up, we have the Keychron K6. Despite not having a wrist rest, ergonomics are still okay with our next recommendation thanks to its two incline settings. This one comes with long battery life and pre-lubed stabilizers. It is a great addition to minimalist setups with its clean design. Additionally, these have an aluminum body for that added protection and durability. This keyboard is ideal for someone looking to use one keyboard with multiple devices since this one is equipped with a solid Bluetooth 5.1 chip for quick and easy connectivity.

Size: 65%
RGB: Yes (18 modes)
Keycaps: Doubleshot ABS
Switch: Gateron Red, Blue, Brown
Availability:

• Gosu Gaming Gears– PHP 4,800USD 82INR 6,934EUR 78CNY 596 (Red, Brown)
• PCHUB – PHP 4,100USD 70INR 5,923EUR 67CNY 509 (Hotswappable), PHP 3,600USD 61INR 5,201EUR 58CNY 447 (Non-Hotswap), PHP 3,350USD 57INR 4,839EUR 54CNY 416 (Optical)

Leopold FC660M

Our next recommendation, the Leopold FC660M, has a very professional aesthetic and can be considered as a higher-end option with highly desired features like PBT keycaps, CherryMX switches, and a very durable build. It comes with a detachable mini-USB to USB-A cable as well as a plastic keycap puller. One thing users would appreciate is the dust cover that comes along with a purchase of the keyboard.

Size: 65%
RGB: No
Keycaps: Doubleshot PBT
Switch: Cherry MX
Availability: Gosu Gaming Gears,

• Gosu Gaming Gears – PHP 4,800USD 82INR 6,934EUR 78CNY 596 (Red), PHP 4,900USD 83INR 7,079EUR 80CNY 608 (Silent Red, Silver)
• EasyPC – PHP 4,350USD 74INR 6,284EUR 71CNY 540 (Blue), PHP 4,350USD 74INR 6,284EUR 71CNY 540 (Red), PHP 4,550USD 78INR 6,573EUR 74CNY 565 (Clear), PHP 4,550USD 78INR 6,573EUR 74CNY 565 (Speed Silver), PHP 4,550USD 78INR 6,573EUR 74CNY 565 (Silent Red)
• Bermorzone – PHP 4,450USD 76INR 6,428EUR 72CNY 552 (Red)

Ducky One 2 SF

Ducky is known to be one of the really compact gaming keyboards when it was released. After the launch of the Ducky One 2 SF, it set trends in the keyboard industry as one of the first 65% gaming keyboards. This particular recommendation has customizable PBT keycaps, programmable macros, durable build quality, as well as a wireless functionality.

Size: 65%
RGB: Yes
Keycaps: Doubleshot ABS or PBT
Switch: Cherry MX
Availability:  –

• Gosu Gaming Gears– PHP 4,900USD 83INR 7,079EUR 80CNY 608 (Red), PHP 4,950USD 84INR 7,151EUR 80CNY 614 (Speed Silver)
• GameOne – PHP 4,995USD 85INR 7,216EUR 81CNY 620 (Blue, Red, Brown)

Razer BlackWidow V3

The Razer BlackWidow V3 TKL checks all the boxes for a tenkeyless keyboard. Its light and compact design make it a travel-worthy companion. It is housed in an aluminum top plate with a plastic base for durability. Looking at the Razer BlackWidow V3 TKL dazzles users and can get drawn to its aesthetics.

Size: 65%
RGB: Yes
Keycaps:  Double shot ABS
Switch: Razer Switches
Availability:

• Lazada – PHP 4,695USD 80INR 6,782EUR 76CNY 583

And that sums it up. We hope that this guide can help you find a good mechanical keyboard without breaking the bank. If you have suggestions, let us know in the comments below.