Keyboard "SPEED" Testing
I have over 40 years of programming experience using a variety of languages over the course of my career to develop real-time solutions for real-world problems.
Keyboards connect us to the world and, as a keyboard enthusiast, I am searching for the ideal keyboard.
Scan, Polling, and Sampling rates are the underlying factors that affect Keyboard Latency and ultimately your performance, especially for gamers. The right keyboard matters most.
According to Lowest latency keyboards for gaming in 2026 (hlplanet.com), the keyboard with the lowest latency rating is the ATK RS6 Aluminum Hall Effect keyboard, and it currently sells for $159.98.
I ordered the ATK RSB Ultra "White Shadow Warrior" with TTC RGB Magneto Switches, and the ATK RS6 Ultra "Spectral Ranger" with ICE BLADE Switches. Switches affect your overall keyboard experience, so choose the switch that's right for you.
I also learned that the RAKKA 80 Edge and Monsgeek FUN60 keyboards rank among the best and ordered one of each. This quickly became an expensive venture.
Switches - Overview
Of the switches shown above, I prefer the Gateron Jade switches, and more specifically, the Gateron Jade Pros. I purchased two keyboards with different switches to try them. I can always swap the switches for Jade's if necessary.
Update - March 2, 2026
I received my ATK RS7 Turbo keyboard and will be reviewing it in a separate post in the near future. By that time, my RS6 boards should be in my possession as well.
I also ordered and received my RAKKA 80 Edge and Monsgeek FUN60 Ultra (wired) keyboard for comparison purposes. Both have impressive technical specifications.
Online Tools
Keyboard Latency, Delay & Response Time Test - Measure Input Lag - KeyboardTest.io
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Keyboard Keys Latency Test - Joltfly
- Holding a key down too long yields unrealistic results
Keyboard Tester | Test Your Keys Online (keyboardtester.info)
Keyboard Latency Test - Measure Input Lag & Response Time (xbitslab.com)
Keyboard Performance Test - Latency & Polling Rate | KeyboardAnalyzer (keyboardanalyzer.com)
Keyboard Latency Test (Scan Rate, Input Lag, Response) [New] (clickspeedtester.com)
Keyboard Polling Rate & Latency Test By Ai Keyboard Tester (aikeyboardtester.com)
ProKey Tester - Online Keyboard Tester & Latency Test | ReflexForge
Faster Typing?
Keyboard Latency Test | Measure Input Lag in ms (typequicker.com)
