Best Low-Profile Mechanical Keyboards in 2024

If you thought that in the low-profile category, you would be safe from Keychron then think again because these guys made sure to cover all the market niches. As with everything Keychron you get many options and many choices, therefore your decision should be based on your desired price range and features.

One great example would be the Keychron S1 which is a QMK custom keyboard that uses low-profile Gateron mechanical switches. This is an ultra-slim board in the 75% form factor that has a CNC aluminum body and thin double-shot PBT keycaps. The PCB is hot-swap (with other Gateron low-profile switches) and it has a 1000Hz polling rate chip ensuring great performance and responsiveness.

The default keycaps are quite Keychron style having a simple black base with muted purple and pink highlight keycaps making it a simple and clean look you can rock in your office space without being ashamed or judged for the “gamer” aesthetic. Since this is a Keychron keyboard you get a lot of the usual mods like sound-absorbing foam and good stabilizers from the get-go making your modding job easier.

Overall any of the low-profile Keychron keyboards will serve you well, making it a decision of how much money you are willing to invest in your purchase.

If you just want to buy whatever is considered best currently on the market and do not care about the price, you should simply then purchase a Logitech G915 TKL keyboard. This magnificent low-profile keyboard supports a pro-grade wireless connection, premium aluminum grade build, and a stunningly thin frame (22 mm). The keyboard is also capable of connecting to multiple devices using both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connections.

The G915 uses the purpose-built low-profile GL switches which come in your usual 3 flavors – clicky, tactile, and linear. The battery life on the keyboard is solid and the extra media buttons make the overall user experience satisfying.

Although the previously mentioned Logitech G915 is a good-looking low-profile mechanical keyboard, the Cooler Master SK series is a completely different sight to behold. The design of the SK series is extremely simple but stunning to look at.

You can purchase the SK650 if you want a full-sized layout, the SK630 if you want the TKL option or the SK621 for the 60% layout. All of them also come in a black or white finish to better fit with your current setup.

All of the keyboards sport the Cherry MX low-profile switches with reduced travel distances and actuation points for faster typing. The keyboards also use the same slim design with flat keycaps and a brushed aluminum top plate.

You can choose to set up the keyboards with the software but you can also use the on-the-fly-system for easy configuration.

The one single major difference between the keyboards is that only the SK621 (the 60%) has the wireless capability (Bluetooth), but no matter which one you pick, you will definitely not regret your purchase.

The Corsair K70 is a unique low-profile (29 mm) gaming keyboard with a huge emphasis on speed. This is probably why it is called Rapidfire. The main selling point of this keyboard is that it uses Cherry MX low-profile Speed switches with an extremely fast actuation point.

The keyboard is not necessarily ugly but it is definitely not the best-looking one after the SK series boards. The K70 has all the basic features a low-profile gaming keyboard should have: 1000Hz polling rate, full NKRO, and onboard profiles.

The Corsair low-profile keyboard also comes with a palm rest and dedicated media control buttons for extra comfort and usability.

Overall a decent keyboard for gaming but might look too “gamery” for somebody that wants a minimalistic office look.

The last two keyboards that are worth mentioning when looking for the best low-profile mechanical keyboards are the Keychron K3 and K1 version 4.

These 2 keyboards are extremely budget-friendly coming at only 74$ while offering a lot of the features that the higher tier low-profile keyboards have boasted.

The K1V4 is a TKL keyboard while the K3 is a 75% keyboard therefore you have options regarding what kind of layout you prefer. Both keyboards support wireless operation and are compatible with all types of devices (Windows, Mac, Android, etc).

Both keyboards have an aluminum body, use a USB Type-C connector, and can pair with up to 3 devices at the same time.

The biggest difference then between the K1V4 and the K3 is the fact that the K3 also can have the hot-swap capability. Both keyboards come with Gateron low-profile switches but the K3 can be also configured with Keychron optical low-profile switches and you can choose between your basic Red, Blue, Brown flavors.

Although the K3 supports hot-swap it is important to mention that it is only compatible with low-profile optical switches therefore you are still somewhat limited in your choice.

Both keyboards look extremely good and rival the Cooler Master SK series for the aesthetics throne.