The keyboards category covers wired and wireless office keyboards, mechanical gaming keyboards, smaller layouts without a number pad and a few models for special uses. Our range includes over 3000 models, with Logitech, Cherry, Lenovo, Acer and ASUS among the leading brands.
How to choose a keyboard
Size. A full-size (100%) keyboard with a number pad is the most common type in our range and suits anyone who enters a lot of figures. Tenkeyless, 75%, 65% and mini keyboards take up less desk space and leave more room for the mouse, but some keys are reached only with Fn.
Connection. A wired keyboard connects over USB, needs no batteries or charging and gives the most consistent response. Wireless models use a USB receiver (RF) or Bluetooth, and some support several methods at once. Bluetooth is handy when a laptop or tablet has no spare USB port.
Switch type. In a mechanical keyboard every key has its own switch, which gives a clearer keystroke and a longer service life. Membrane keyboards are quieter, thinner and usually cheaper, so they are a common office choice. In a shared room, pick a quiet or linear switch rather than a clicky one.
Layout. Our range includes QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY keyboards. Lithuanian typing is normally based on the QWERTY layout, but Lithuanian letters may not be printed on the keys, so check the product description before ordering.
Purpose and extra features. We stock keyboards for office, home and gaming use, as well as universal and medical-use models. Some have a built-in touchpad or trackball, which is useful when a computer is connected to a television.
Brands in our range
- Logitech: known for wireless office keyboards such as the MX series, and for its G range for gaming.
- Cherry: a German manufacturer that created the Cherry MX mechanical switches, which many other brands also use.
- Lenovo, Dell, HP: computer makers whose keyboards are often supplied with business PCs, so they also work as like-for-like replacements.
- Keychron: specialises in mechanical keyboards, including 65% and 75% models that work with both Mac and Windows.
- Razer, ASUS: gaming keyboards, with ASUS offering its ROG line.
- Apple: the Magic Keyboard, made for Mac computers and iPad.
- Sharkoon: a German brand known for PC cases and gaming peripherals.
Also in our range: Acer and Keysonic keyboards.
Frequently asked questions about keyboards
What is the difference between a mechanical and a membrane keyboard?
A mechanical keyboard has a separate switch under every key, while a membrane keyboard presses all keys onto a shared rubber layer. Mechanical models feel more precise, last longer and allow keycaps to be replaced, but they are louder. Membrane models are quieter and thinner.
What size of keyboard should I choose?
If you type numbers often, choose a full-size model with a number pad. For more mouse space or easy carrying, a tenkeyless, 75% or 65% keyboard works well. Mini models save the most space but take time to get used to because of key combinations.
Is a wireless keyboard suitable for gaming?
Yes, provided it connects through a USB receiver (RF), as the delay is then usually unnoticeable. Bluetooth tends to add more latency, so it suits gaming less well. Many players of fast-paced games still prefer a wired keyboard because it never needs charging.
What is the difference between QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY?
The difference is where the letters sit on the keyboard. QWERTY is the most widespread, QWERTZ is mainly German and AZERTY is mainly French, and the positions of letters such as Z, Y, A and Q change between them. For Lithuanian typing, a QWERTY-based layout is the usual choice.
