The best keyboards for your home office

If you are a dedicated follower of all things Apple, the Apple Magic keyboard is your best option. As you'd expect from Apple, it's sleek and stylish and comes packed with features to keep you typing comfortably.

It has a scissor mechanism beneath each key for increased stability, while the optimised key travel and low profile makes typing easy and precise. The battery lasts for around a month, and the Bluetooth is instant and reliable.

Not all Apple Magic keyboards have the numeric keypad (in fact, you can get the basic version for significantly less). The numeric keyboard on this model makes it ideal for spreadsheets and finance-based work.

The only real downside is that it's made for Apple devices. If you're not an Apple user, you won't get the most out of it.

The Logitech Keys-To-Go keyboard is a slender and handy Bluetooth keyboard for Android, Windows, and Apple devices. It’s as universal as it is handy.

Not only does it pair with smartphones and tablets — seriously useful if you’re always on the go and working ad hoc — but it’s tablet sized, too. Just tuck it in your bag, between the pages of a book, or inside your coat pocket. You really can can take this little keyboard with you wherever you go.

The durable FabricSkin covering protects the keyboard from spills and dirt, and Bluetooth pairing makes it quick and easy to use. It comes with iOS shortcuts and well-spaced keys, and the rechargeable battery lasts for three months. A battery indicator lets you know when it needs topping up.  

Coming from one of the biggest names in computer accessories, the Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT is a gaming keyboard first and foremost. But it has lots to recommend for everyday and office use, too. If you use your computer for both work and gaming, it's a great choice.

The keyboard provides dynamic RGB backlighting with preconfigured and custom lighting effects. It also offers six programmable macro keys that enable you to create shortcuts, key remaps, and combos for gaming.

Users get dedicated volume and multimedia controls, which offer various options during media playback. The quiet and responsive keys provide a satisfying feel, which isn't an essential but it's nice. And if you spend hours at the computer, for work or gaming, the wrist rest will keep you comfortable.

There are a lot of big names on this list of the best keyboards, including Apple, Microsoft, and Logitech. There is life outside these brands though, and the Arteck 2.4G keyboard could be your best option for value and design.

The stainless steel material provides a heavy duty feeling and the low-profile keys offer quiet and comfortable typing. You can keep all your most-used functions and media controls closer with dedicated hot keys, and the scissors-kick keys can be used more than 3 million times continuously.

Installation is simple, as you just need to insert the nano USB receiver into your desktop or laptop and the keyboard can be used instantly. The built-in rechargeable battery provides six months of power from a single charge.

For everyday admin and office-type work, the Microsoft Wired Desktop 600 does everything you need for a more than reasonable price. It’s cheaper because it’s relatively lo-fi and wired only — there’s no Bluetooth connectivity. But not everyone needs the versatility of wireless. If you just need a no-nonsense keyboard for plugging into the home office setup, it’s a great option.

It's built for business use. It comes complete with a USB connection, hotkeys for access to favourite apps and activities, and multimedia keys across the top of the keyboard, giving quick and easy control over your computer’s media player. As a bonus, it comes with a wired mouse too.

It’s nothing special but sometimes that’s more than adequate. And for under £35, this is excellent overall value.  

If there’s one reason to consider the B.FRIENDIT keyboard, it's the colours. Unlike the RGB lighting that’s common with gaming keyboards, this is more stylish, coming with the option of seven LED light colours. Just the thing you need to add a splash of colour to your home office.

It’s a slim, streamlined, low-profile keyboard with all the features you need, including hotkeys with multimedia control, which switch between Mac and Windows at the push of a button.

This keyboard is wired — so if you need Bluetooth connectivity look elsewhere — but it has lots of positive reviews on Amazon. If you’re happy with a wired setup, this comes highly recommended.

Some people just like the feel of a mechanical keyboard. With individual switches beneath each of the keys, they have a clicky, tactile feel that’s not only satisfying but distinctly old school. If you’re a typewriter purists or you remember what it was like typing on computers in the 80s and 90s, the Keychron K8 could be perfect for you.

It has an old school feel but it’s made with up-to-date tech, with Bluetooth connectivity (it can pair with three devices in fact), 15 RGB lighting options, and hot-swappable keys that allow you to customise your typing experience.

It’s laid out like a Mac keyboard though it’s fully compatible with Windows too. If there’s a negative point, it’s that the battery only lasts 24 hours. But you can use it wired as well as wireless.

Working smart means working healthy. And if you’re putting in a big WFH shift day after day, the Logitech ERGO K860 is a practical choice.

With its distinct split keyboard layout, it looks more quirky than QWERTY. It’s designed to encourage an improved, more natural typing posture, reducing strain on the wrists and forearms. There’s also a pillowed wrist support that’s made with layers of high-quality memory foam.

The centre of the keyboard is already raised but it has a palm lift function too, which allows you to raise the keyboard and find your optimal typing position. Aside from its ergonomic features, it’s a full-size keyboard with everything you need for office work. And the choice between Bluetooth and USB connection adds some welcome versatility. It’s pricey but absolutely worth it.