I work two remote freelance jobs and also use my personal PC for gaming and side projects. My wireless mouse connects to multiple computers and switches between them easily, so I'm looking for a full-size wireless keyboard with similarly convenient device switching. I mainly play Dota 2 and single-player FPS games, and I currently use a wired HyperX Alloy Origins. I'm open to different features and don't have a strict budget—I mainly want something reliable that works well for both productivity and gaming.
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You may also want to consider a full-size wired keyboard with a detachable USB-C cable. You could keep a cable connected to each computer and swap the cable at the keyboard when changing systems. That avoids battery aging and usually gives you more options for gaming keyboards, although it’s less convenient than pressing a device-switch button.
Before choosing a model, decide which gaming features actually matter to you. “Gaming” often mainly means RGB lighting, while the important differences are switch feel, latency, key rollover, battery life, and whether it supports multiple wireless connections. Since you want a full-size board that switches between computers, make multi-device support a priority and make sure the receiver setup works with both systems.
The Logitech MX Mechanical is worth considering. It can pair with three devices, has a dedicated button for quickly switching between them, and supports both Bluetooth and Logitech’s universal wireless receiver. It’s more productivity-focused than a typical gaming board, but it should work fine for most games, including Dota 2 and single-player FPS titles.
How does it perform for gaming compared with a more traditional gaming keyboard?