65% keyboards under $100, in stock

23 in stockfrom $34.99prices checked Nov 7, 2026

Which 65% keyboard under $100 should I buy?

There are 23 65% keyboards under $100 in stock at 6 stores, from $34.99, checked Nov 7, 2026. Three to look at first: the Lemokey X6 QMK Wired Mechanical Keyboard ($34.99 at Keychron, the lowest price on this list), the TOFU65 3.0 ($59.40 at KBDfans, hot-swap, wireless, barebones kit) and the Royal Kludge RK68 65% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard ($52.99 at Royal Kludge, wireless, ships assembled).

Which 65% keyboard under $100 should I buy?
KeyboardPriceStoreHot-swapWirelessKit or assembled
Lemokey X6 QMK Wired Mechanical Keyboard$34.99KeychronNot listedNoNot listed
Royal Kludge RK68 65% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Single Color Backlit)$52.99Royal KludgeNot listedYesAssembled
TOFU65 3.0$59.40KBDfansYesYesKit
Keychron Q2 QMK 65% Keyboard$59.99KeychronYesNoKit
Keychron Q8 Alice Mechanical Keyboard$59.99KeychronYesNoKit
Keychron V2 65% Mechanical Keyboard$59.99KeychronYesNoKit
Royal Kludge C68 65% Hall Effect Magnetic Switch Keyboard$59.99Royal KludgeNot listedNoAssembled
Royal Kludge R65 65% Wired Gaming Keyboard (QMK/VIA)$59.99Royal KludgeYesNoAssembled

A 65% board is compact but keeps the arrow keys, and it is one of the best-value sizes: there are prebuilt hot-swap boards and aluminum kits under $100. Prices here are the lowest in-stock price we found, before shipping and tax.

Each product shows the lowest in-stock price we found and the store selling it. Prices come from our catalog checks and can change; confirm the variant at the store. Some store links earn us a commission at no cost to you (disclosure).

What to check before you buy

  • Prebuilt or kit: a $60 kit plus switches and keycaps can cost more than a $90 prebuilt.
  • Check for hot-swap sockets so you can change switches later.
  • The cheapest variant may be wired-only or a single colour; check the variant at the store.
  • Look at the plate and mounting; gasket-mounted boards feel softer to type on.
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Common questions

What is the cheapest of these 65% keyboards under $100?

The Lemokey X6 QMK Wired Mechanical Keyboard at $34.99 from Keychron on Nov 7, 2026. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found, before shipping and tax.

Which ones are hot-swap?

16 of the 23 list hot-swap sockets, so you can change switches without soldering. The cheapest is the TOFU65 3.0 at $59.40.

Which ones are wireless?

11 of the 23 mention Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz or wireless in their listing. The cheapest is the Royal Kludge RK68 65% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard at $52.99. Check the variant, since the cheapest option is often the wired one.

Should I buy a kit or an assembled keyboard?

10 boards ship assembled and 12 are barebones kits. A barebones kit still needs switches and keycaps, so it costs more than its listed price before you can type on it. Buy the kit if you want to choose those parts yourself.