Microsoft SideWinder X6

This is a TKL keyboard running Membrane switches. A wired connection and single-color backlighting round out the spec sheet. TKL frees mouse space without sacrificing the function row. Switch feel is personal; try the switch type before committing if you can.

Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current keyboard prices across retailers. Microsoft backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.