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The 5 Best Quiet Keyboards of 2025

Updated Apr 18, 2025 at 03:45 pm
Best Quiet Keyboards

If you've ever been to an office or a lecture hall, you know the sound of dozens of people typing on keyboards can be as loud as a herd of buffalo and just as distracting. Thankfully, innovations have been made to reduce the noise of keyboards, from the development of near-silent switches to the addition of sound-dampening materials inside keyboard cases.

Most of the noise keyboards make comes from the operation of the switches themselves. Mechanical switches are typically the loudest, while scissor switches and rubber dome switches are quieter alternatives. Other factors, like the case materials and how heavily you type, also contribute to typing noise.

Should you trust us? We test each keyboard in the same way, on the same standardized test bench. We do this to produce fair, comparable reviews. We also buy each product ourselves, ensuring complete independence from manufacturers. See just how we test keyboards and judge for yourself. We've tested over 255 keyboards, and below are our recommendations for the best quiet keyboards. If you're looking for more picks, check out our articles for the best keyboards for typing, the best keyboards for programming, the best low-profile keyboards, and the best gaming keyboards.


  1. Best Quiet Keyboard

    If you work in an open office, in a shared workspace, or at home with your family, the Logitech MX Keys S is a great option and the best quiet keyboard we've tested. It also has white backlighting that can increase or decrease in brightness according to the lighting conditions around you. This stylish full-size board is straightforward, making it nice and easy to use regardless of your tech knowledge. You can pop the USB receiver into your computer or pair it using Bluetooth with up to three devices simultaneously and start typing away. As a plus, the flat profile and solid plastic case do a great job minimizing typing noise since the case doesn't have a lot of hollow space to add resonance.

    This keyboard's flat profile also makes it comfortable to type on, as you don't have to strain your wrists upwards to reach the tops of the keys. And on the topic of keys, there are rounded indents in the middle of each keycap to guide your fingers to the center and improve typing accuracy. If portability is a concern, Logitech also makes a smaller version called the Logitech MX Keys Mini. This more compact version doesn't include a wireless USB receiver, so ensure your device supports a Bluetooth connection.

    See our review

  2. Best Budget Quiet Keyboard

    The Logitech Signature K650 is an overall good budget board that's perfectly suited for the less tech-savvy. While it has little customization software and doesn't feel as high-quality as the pricier options on this list, it has a few ergonomic features to keep you comfortable while you type. The built-in wrist rest does a nice job supporting your wrists, while the deep-set keys mean the tops are right beneath your fingertips without straining your wrists upwards. It uses rubber dome switches, which are among the quietest switches you can get. They feel a bit mushy, but they're nearly silent during use.

    This keyboard connects wirelessly using either the included USB receiver or via Bluetooth. You can pair the keyboard with one device per connection style and switch between them using a dedicated key in the function row. As an added plus, there's also a row of dedicated media keys to help you skip through playlists or adjust the volume of any media you're listening to while you work.

    See our review

  3. Best Cheap Quiet Keyboard

    The best cheap, quiet keyboard we recommend is the Dell KB216. Unlike our other picks, this is a wired-only model. Its all-plastic construction feels a bit flimsy and looks very plain, but it has a similar low-profile design compared to our more expensive picks above. While it doesn't offer any ergonomic typing angle adjustments, it sits flat on your desk, and you don't need to angle your wrists sharply to reach all the keys comfortably.

    Unfortunately, the typing experience is also a bit mushy-feeling, but, most importantly, its rubber dome switches are very quiet. There aren't any clicking or rattling sounds while typing, which can be an issue on other keyboards at this price point. Thankfully, as a wired-only model, you also don't ever need to worry about remembering to recharge it or change the batteries. However, it does mean you have less freedom to move it around your desktop, and it doesn't support connection to multiple devices simultaneously. When it comes down to it, if you're only looking for the most affordable keyboard that won't bother those around you and don't mind giving up more expensive features like wireless connectivity, backlighting, or dedicated media keys, this keyboard fits the bill.

    See our review

  4. Best Quiet Ergonomic Keyboard

    If you'd like to prioritize ergonomics but still need your keyboard to be as quiet as possible, we recommend the Logitech Wave Keys. While its design isn't as extreme as some ergonomic keyboards, it has a gentle curved key layout that tents upwards a bit towards the middle and produces a more neutral typing posture. It does a good job of limiting how steeply you need to angle your wrists while typing. This design, combined with its relatively lightweight and extremely quiet rubber dome switches, can help limit fatigue and your risk of strain over long periods.

    The overall design is quite compact, but it does have a comfortable integrated wrist rest. This adds to the total footprint and means it isn't a super portable option, but it's still easy to move between spots in your home or between hotdesks in the office, as it connects wirelessly with a USB receiver or via Bluetooth with up to three devices at once. Keep in mind that its compact design spaces the keys slightly closer than most standard keyboards. While this might take some adjustment, the ergonomic layout ensures comfortable typing once you're accustomed to it.

    See our review

  5. Best Quiet Gaming Keyboard

    Gaming sessions can last well into the night, and the clacking sound of some gaming keyboards is bound to annoy roommates, parents, or anyone else you live with. If you want to keep complaints to a minimum, check out the Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT for the best quiet gaming option. It's a full-size keyboard loaded with gaming features, including RGB backlighting, dedicated macro keys, and a full suite of media controls. Its latency is extremely low and delivers a very responsive in-game experience.

    It uses nearly silent rubber dome switches with a heavy tactile bump to get over. This tactile bump might give your fingers a workout, but also prevents you from bottoming out the keys as easily, reducing the noise. This keyboard is also fully compatible with Corsair's iCUE companion software, so if you have any other Corsair devices, like a mouse or PC components, you can sync up all the lighting across devices to customize your setup.

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad: The Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad is a popular choice for a quiet keyboard. However, due to its metal chassis, it makes a bit more noise than the Logitech MX Keys S. See our review
  • Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s: The Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s is a small, lightweight, and extremely portable keyboard. It's typically around the same price as the Logitech Signature K650 and is a solid choice for on-the-go professionals looking for a quiet option for coffee shops or shared workspaces. However, due to its compact size, typing feels much more cramped than all our primary picks. See our review
  • NuPhy Gem80: The NuPhy Gem80 differs greatly from the other picks on this list since it's an enthusiast-geared mechanical keyboard option only available as a barebones kit. This means it comes half-assembled, and you must buy and install keycaps and switches yourself. It's loaded with an array of acoustic treatments and layers of dampening material. That said, this keyboard is nearly double the price of our top pick, the Logitech MX Keys S, but offers an especially quiet typing experience compared to most other prebuilt mechanical options. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Apr 18, 2025

    We've checked current pricing and aren't updating our picks at this time. However, we're closely monitoring developments as trade conditions continue to evolve. If you find unusual pricing or availability issues with our picks, we encourage you to let us know in the comments.

  2. Jan 14, 2025

    We've removed the Microsoft Surface Keyboard from our recommendations because it's been discontinued, and the remaining stock is too expensive. Additionally, we've introduced a new 'Best Quiet Ergonomic' category, with the Logitech Wave Keys as our pick.

  3. Oct 17, 2024

    We've reviewed the article and confirmed that all picks are in stock and remain the best options in their categories; no changes have been made to the lineup in this update.

  4. Jul 19, 2024 :  We've removed the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard as our cheap pick as it's recently gone up in price. Our new pick is the Dell KB216, a similar option that uses a wired instead of a wireless connection.

  5. Apr 23, 2024 :  With this update, we've changed our Notable Mentions section. We've added the NuPhy Gem80 and replaced the Logitech K380 with its successor, the Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s, which is available for the same price but has longer advertised battery life and better wireless versatility.

All Reviews

Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best silent keyboards. We factor in the price, feedback from our visitors, and availability.

If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is the list of all our keyboard reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no keyboard is perfect for every use, most are good enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.