GameSir GK300: Wireless mechanical keyboard goodness, just not for gaming

A removable wrist rest, backlighting, and a full-size layout help this wireless mechanical keyboard stand out.

- MICHAEL CRIDER

Say you want a keyboard that ticks every box: You want a full-size beast, eye-catching backlit keys, an included wrist rest, multiple wireless options, and trendy mechanical keys. From big-name suppliers like Logitech, you’re looking at spending $150 to $200. Budget manufacturer GameSir will give you all of that for an impressively frugal 80 bucks.

Is the GK300 as good as keyboards twice its price? No. Frankly, it’s not even particularly impressive for gaming, thanks to its use of clicky imitation Cherry Blue switches. But it’s a fantastic value if you want a full-size wireless mechanical board with extra bells and whistles.

DESIGN AND FEATURES

With a standard 108-key layout, the GK300 should be familiar to anyone who demands a 10-key number entry. And as a bonus, its standard stems and keycaps mean that it’s compatible with almost all Cherry-style mechanical keycap sets. The switches themselves are decidedly