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88.5Customizability
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90.8Productivity
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97
Overall/ Value
96.8Build Quality
88.6Customizability
99.7Performance
90.9Productivity
97.7Portability
57.6$54
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88.7Customizability
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91.0Productivity
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96
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95.8Build Quality
89.1Customizability
94.7Performance
92.3Productivity
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Keychron K10 HE
View on Keychron
100%,
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RGB,
VIA,
QMK,
HE,
Rapid trigger,
Alu case,
Tray Mount
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98
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97.8Build Quality
89.4Customizability
99.6Performance
91.5Productivity
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94.9Build Quality
87.8Customizability
99.4Performance
67.6Productivity
96.9Portability
73.0$184
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100
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99.5Build Quality
90.9Customizability
99.3Performance
93.4Productivity
96.8Portability
81.2$129
Keychron K2 HE
View on Keychron
75%,
Hotswap,
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RGB/ White LEDs,
Knob,
VIA,
QMK,
HE,
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94
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94.4Build Quality
89.5Customizability
97.3Performance
81.5Productivity
94.8Portability
73.0$59
Keychron K8 Pro
View on Keychron
80%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB/ White LEDs,
VIA,
QMK,
Alu case,
Tray Mount
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94
Overall/ Value
94.0Build Quality
89.6Customizability
97.4Performance
81.5Productivity
94.9Portability
79.8$85
Keychron K2 Pro
View on MK
75%,
Hotswap,
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Wired,
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VIA,
QMK,
Alu case,
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92
Overall/ Value
92.2Build Quality
83.9Customizability
97.3Performance
81.4Productivity
94.7Portability
53.6$69
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92
Overall/ Value
92.1Build Quality
86.9Customizability
100.0Performance
68.1Productivity
95.8Portability
75.7$44
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89
Overall/ Value
88.6Build Quality
88.2Customizability
94.4Performance
64.1Productivity
86.5Portability
44.3$49
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92
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92.0Build Quality
86.7Customizability
99.8Performance
68.0Productivity
95.0Portability
75.3$39
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91
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91.0Build Quality
81.4Customizability
89.1Performance
90.0Productivity
94.5Portability
45.0$64
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91
Overall/ Value
90.9Build Quality
87.2Customizability
97.7Performance
75.1Productivity
91.7Portability
80.6$67
Keychron K14 Pro
View on Keychron
70%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB/ White LEDs,
VIA,
QMK,
Alu case,
Tray Mount
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86
Overall/ Value
86.4Build Quality
79.7Customizability
86.4Performance
74.6Productivity
88.0Portability
86.7$115
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93
Overall/ Value
93.1Build Quality
88.6Customizability
97.1Performance
74.1Productivity
90.9Portability
88.0$67
Keychron K6 Pro
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65%,
Hotswap,
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Wired,
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VIA,
QMK,
Alu case,
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88.3Build Quality
83.7Customizability
89.5Performance
74.5Productivity
95.2Portability
58.2$34
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88
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88.0Build Quality
81.6Customizability
92.6Performance
83.6Productivity
87.0Portability
53.8$69
Keychron K17 Pro
View on Keychron
96%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
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Knob,
VIA,
QMK,
Alu case,
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92
Overall/ Value
91.6Build Quality
84.8Customizability
97.6Performance
72.5Productivity
100.0Portability
63.2$59
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92
Overall/ Value
91.5Build Quality
86.9Customizability
89.8Performance
92.4Productivity
94.0Portability
56.3$118
Keychron K4 HE
View on MK
96%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
VIA,
QMK,
HE,
Rapid trigger,
Alu case,
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91
Overall/ Value
91.1Build Quality
84.1Customizability
97.6Performance
82.0Productivity
95.1Portability
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87.2Build Quality
83.0Customizability
96.3Performance
64.3Productivity
88.4Portability
65.2$44
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87
Overall/ Value
87.0Build Quality
81.5Customizability
89.2Performance
81.0Productivity
80.0Portability
77.0$67
Keychron K3 Pro
View on Keychron
75%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB/ White LEDs,
VIA,
QMK,
Alu case,
Tray Mount
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87
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86.9Build Quality
83.9Customizability
89.8Performance
68.3Productivity
92.8Portability
76.4$34
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94
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93.6Build Quality
87.2Customizability
97.2Performance
81.3Productivity
94.6Portability
53.6$94
Keychron K10 V2
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100%,
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VIA,
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87
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86.7Build Quality
81.5Customizability
89.3Performance
81.1Productivity
80.0Portability
72.9$83
Keychron K13 Pro
View on Keychron
80%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB/ White LEDs,
VIA,
QMK,
Alu case,
Tray Mount
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86
Overall/ Value
86.4Build Quality
83.8Customizability
87.2Performance
90.3Productivity
84.2Portability
89.1$129
Keychron K6 HE
View on Keychron
65%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
VIA,
QMK,
HE,
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Alu case,
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93
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92.7Build Quality
82.9Customizability
92.4Performance
90.9Productivity
97.6Portability
57.6$50
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86
Overall/ Value
85.9Build Quality
80.3Customizability
89.4Performance
81.3Productivity
80.1Portability
72.9$67
Keychron K1 Pro
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80%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB/ White LEDs,
VIA,
QMK,
Alu case,
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88
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87.7Build Quality
80.1Customizability
89.0Performance
80.9Productivity
79.9Portability
53.2$87
Keychron K5 Pro
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100%,
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VIA,
QMK,
Alu case,
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94
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94.2Build Quality
88.6Customizability
97.2Performance
81.4Productivity
94.7Portability
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Keychron K10 Pro
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100%,
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Wireless,
Wired,
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VIA,
QMK,
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86
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86.2Build Quality
82.3Customizability
86.6Performance
92.4Productivity
81.4Portability
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Keychron K3 HE
View on Keychron
75%,
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Wired,
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VIA,
QMK,
HE,
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89
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89.4Build Quality
84.8Customizability
89.9Performance
92.4Productivity
88.3Portability
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Keychron K8 HE
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80%,
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Wireless,
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RGB,
VIA,
QMK,
HE,
Rapid trigger,
Alu case,
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84
Overall/ Value
83.9Build Quality
80.3Customizability
89.5Performance
74.2Productivity
73.6Portability
85.2$83
Keychron K7 Pro
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65%,
Hotswap,
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Wired,
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VIA,
QMK,
Alu case,
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88
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88.3Build Quality
84.1Customizability
90.2Performance
75.6Productivity
96.0Portability
47.1$49
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81
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81.1Build Quality
74.5Customizability
74.3Performance
96.2Productivity
86.1Portability
74.9$49
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79
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79.3Build Quality
78.6Customizability
74.4Performance
96.1Productivity
65.1Portability
69.5$149
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79
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78.9Build Quality
79.6Customizability
81.1Performance
65.8Productivity
77.2Portability
72.3$236
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79
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78.5Build Quality
82.7Customizability
82.8Performance
61.2Productivity
69.0Portability
66.5$171
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77
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76.7Build Quality
77.4Customizability
85.5Performance
54.5Productivity
68.7Portability
69.7$143
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77
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76.6Build Quality
79.8Customizability
74.9Performance
60.9Productivity
72.9Portability
69.7$196
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76
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76.0Build Quality
72.3Customizability
74.7Performance
78.5Productivity
75.8Portability
82.7$49
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74
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73.6Build Quality
74.7Customizability
74.9Performance
57.5Productivity
69.2Portability
89.8$39
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73
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73.3Build Quality
79.0Customizability
75.2Performance
56.3Productivity
66.7Portability
64.5$50
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72.0Build Quality
71.0Customizability
73.2Performance
65.5Productivity
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Tray Mount Mechanical Keyboards
Tray mount is the most common and accessible mounting style in mechanical keyboards. The PCB screws directly into standoffs in the bottom case, delivering a rigid typing experience that's easy to assemble and mod. Browse tray mount boards from entry-level to enthusiast tier.
Tray Mount vs Gasket Mount — Differences in Feel and Price
Tray mount screws the PCB into fixed standoffs, creating a stiff board where keys near screw points feel slightly firmer. Gasket mount floats the plate on elastomer strips for even flex and a softer bottom-out. Tray mount boards cost less because the design is simpler to manufacture, making them the go-to for budget builds. If you prioritize uniformity and softness, gasket mount is worth the premium.
Best Mods to Improve a Tray Mount Keyboard
Tray mount boards respond exceptionally well to modding. Add PE foam between the PCB and plate for a poppy sound, layer case foam or shelf liner in the bottom housing to kill hollowness, and apply the tape mod to the PCB back for deeper acoustics. Replacing the stock standoff screws with O-ring gaskets (the burger mount mod) adds slight flex and makes a tray mount feel closer to a gasket board.
Budget Tray Mount Keyboards Under $80
Tray mount dominates the budget segment because it's simple to produce. Brands like Royal Kludge, CIY, and Redragon offer hot-swap tray mount boards with Bluetooth and USB-C for $40–$80. These boards make excellent platforms for modding — spend $20 on foam, lube, and better stabilizers and you'll have a keyboard that punches well above its price class.
Is Tray Mount Good Enough for Enthusiasts
Absolutely. While gasket and top mount get more hype, many seasoned keyboard enthusiasts keep a modded tray mount in their rotation. The firm, direct feel pairs naturally with tactile and clicky switches. A well-modded tray mount with a brass plate, lubed switches, and tuned stabilizers can match more expensive mounting styles in sound and satisfaction.
Tray Mount Keyboards for Gaming
Gamers often prefer tray mount for its rigid, consistent actuation. There's no flex to absorb rapid key presses, which means every input registers exactly as expected. The widespread availability of tray mount boards also means you can find gaming-oriented models with N-key rollover, fast polling rates, and low-latency wireless in nearly every layout from 60% to full-size.
How to Tell if a Keyboard Is Tray Mount
Look for visible screw holes on the bottom of the case — usually 5 to 8 screws arranged in a pattern. Product listings on KeebFinder specify the mounting style in the specs section. If a board is described simply as 'screwed mount' or shows standoffs inside the bottom case, it's a tray mount. The standoffs are integrated into the case casting, distinguishing it from top mount or gasket designs.