Budget keyboards see rise in premium features

Recent evaluations of budget-friendly keyboard options highlight a trend of high-end features appearing in lower price brackets. In the mechanical keyboard market, models such as the AULA F75 Pro, AULA WIN68 HE, and Kisnt KN85 are noted for offering premium characteristics like hot-swappable sockets, gasket mounting, and Hall Effect switches for under $100.

In the membrane keyboard segment, CORSAIR has released the SKIFF 100 and SKIFF 100 Plus. The SKIFF 100 is priced at $59.99 and includes RGB lighting and spill resistance, while the SKIFF 100 Plus is available for $69.99 and adds six dedicated programmable G-keys for macro usage.