Best Lightweight Keyboards in 2026

A GAME-CHANGING KEYBOARD, NOW IN HIGH PROFILE: The CTRL High-Profile is just like the original CTRL, but now it comes with a tall CNC-aluminum case that covers the switches. A versatile tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard designed with input from the Drop community, it raises the bar again for mechanical keyboards.

PREMIUM ENGINEERING: Constructed with a tall CNC-aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate and magnetic legs, the CTRL High-Profile is rock-solid and ready for any setup.

BAREBONES: The CTRL High-Profile Barebones model comes without pre-installed switches. The CTRL High-Profile is compatible with Plate-mounted Cherry-style switches and stabilizers (not included).

PUT YOURSELF IN CONTROL: Our flagship, the CTRL combines quality construction with feature-loaded functionality. A versatile tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard designed with input from the Drop community, it raises the bar for mechanical keyboards.

PREMIUM ENGINEERING: Constructed with a solid aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate and magnetic legs, the CTRL is rock-solid and ready for any setup.

BAREBONES: The CTRL Barebones model comes without pre-installed switches. The CTRL is compatible with Plate-mounted Cherry-style switches and stabilizers (not included).

A COMPACT LAYOUT: The ALT mechanical keyboard is a smaller take on Drop’s CTRL model. It features 67 keys instead of 87. Absent of function keys, it wastes no space—but it still has a full set of arrows and numerals.

A SOLID BUILD: Constructed with a solid aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate and magnetic legs, the ALT is rock-solid and ready for any setup.

BAREBONES: The ALT Barebones model comes without pre-installed switches. The ALT is compatible with Plate-mounted Cherry-style switches (not included).

A COMPACT LAYOUT: The ALT mechanical keyboard is a smaller take on Drop’s CTRL model. It features 67 keys instead of 87. Absent of function keys, it wastes no space—but it still has a full set of arrows and numerals.

A SOLID BUILD: Constructed with a solid aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate and magnetic legs, the ALT is rock-solid and ready for any setup.

KAIHUA SPEED SILVER SWITCHES: Utilizing the popular Cherry MX form, these speedy linear switches are made with 3.5 millimeters of total travel with 1.1–1.4 millimeters of pre-travel. They’re easy to press and boast a 70-million lifetime click rating.

A COMPACT LAYOUT: The ALT mechanical keyboard is a smaller take on Drop’s CTRL model. It features 67 keys instead of 87. Absent of function keys, it wastes no space—but it still has a full set of arrows and numerals.

A SOLID BUILD: Constructed with a solid aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate and magnetic legs, the ALT is rock-solid and ready for any setup.

HALO CLEAR SWITCHES: This ALT model comes equipped with Halo Clear switches which have a slight preload and a light-yet-sharp tactile bump Primarily used for typing Halo Clear switches gently discourage bottoming out with each keystroke

A MECH KEYS FAVORITE, NOW IN HIGH PROFILE: The Drop ALT High-Profile is just like the original ALT, but now it comes with a tall CNC-aluminum case that covers the switches.

THICKER, HEAVIER FRAME: The ALT High-Profile is constructed from a large block of anodized aluminum, nearly twice as heavy as the original ALT. The keyboard is heavy enough to stay put when you're locked into an intense FPS match.

BAREBONES: The ALT High-Profile Barebones model comes without pre-installed switches. The ALT is compatible with Plate-mounted Cherry-style switches (not included).

INTRODUCING OUR FIRST FULL-SIZE KEYBOARD: The Drop SHIFT is our largest and most ambitious undertaking yet. Done in the compact 1800 layout, it’s still significantly shorter than a traditional full-size keyboard, which frees up desk space for other gear while still including a number pad.

HEFTY ALUMINUM FRAME, PREMIUM MATERIALS: Heavy enough to stay put when you're cranking out an email or locked into an intense FPS match, the frame has a low profile to complement your desktop. Known for its toughness and ability to hold a finish, anodized aluminum plays a starring role.

BAREBONES: The SHIFT Barebones model comes without pre-installed switches. The SHIFT is compatible with Plate-mounted Cherry-style switches and stabilizers (not included).

X MARKS THE SWITCH: The Holy Panda experience has evolved. Introducing the Holy Panda X: the next iteration of tactile typing, optimized for an authentic feel with unrivaled consistency.

IMPROVED CONSISTENCY: With carefully selected components, the Holy Panda X feels incredibly similar to its predecessor, but with greatly reduced stem wobble and improved consistency across the board.

HOLIER-THAN-THOU PERFORMANCE: The Holy Panda X is fully engineered from start to finish. Taking our time to faithfully replicate the Holy Panda feel, we outfitted this smoky-colored successor with a polycarbonate top case, nylon bottom case, and POM stem.

PUT YOURSELF IN CONTROL: Our flagship, the CTRL combines quality construction with feature-loaded functionality. A versatile tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard designed with input from the Drop community, it raises the bar for mechanical keyboards.

PREMIUM ENGINEERING: Constructed with a solid aluminum frame with a built-in switch plate and magnetic legs, the CTRL is rock-solid and ready for any setup.

BAREBONES: The CTRL Barebones model comes without pre-installed switches. The CTRL is compatible with Plate-mounted Cherry-style switches and stabilizers (not included).

FEELING BLUE?: That magical, mysterious moment right before sunrise—or after sunset—never fails to amaze. Both beautiful and more than a bit inspirational, it has an undeniable energy that never lasts long enough.

OUR SIGNATURE: QUALITY YOU CAN FEEL: To truly understand the benefits of a Signature Series mechanical keyboard, you have to feel it. Weighing nearly 4 lbs, the first thing you’ll notice about the Blue Hour Keyboard is its sturdiness. As opposed to plastic alternatives that rattle as you type, this USA hand-assembled board features a rock-solid aluminum case for maximum stability.

HOLY PANDA X: Inside, it features Holy Panda X switches for a fan-favorite tactile feel, plus tried-and-true Phantom stabilizers to take the tactile experience even further.

Laser goes supernova: Dripping with futuristic colors and cultural references from the cyberpunk past, GMK Laser is crafted in Germany using custom Cherry tooling. The keycaps themselves are made of thick doubleshot ABS for longevity and strength.

Thick & compatible doubleshot ABS: Made in Germany using custom Cherry tooling, GMK Laser keycaps are made from 1.5-millimeter-thick doubleshot ABS for longevity and strength

Switch compatibility: Sculpted in Cherry profile, GMK Laser is compatible with Cherry MX switches and clones including but not limited to Kaihua, Halo, and Gateron

Laser goes supernova: Dripping with futuristic colors and cultural references from the cyberpunk past, GMK Laser is crafted in Germany using custom Cherry tooling. The keycaps themselves are made of thick doubleshot ABS for longevity and strength.

Thick & compatible doubleshot ABS: Made in Germany using custom Cherry tooling, GMK Laser keycaps are made from 1.5-millimeter-thick doubleshot ABS for longevity and strength

Switch compatibility: Sculpted in Cherry profile, GMK Laser is compatible with Cherry MX switches and clones including but not limited to Kaihua, Halo, and Gateron

A GROUNDBREAKING PROFILE, BACK FOR MORE: Sculpted in Hi-Profile, Matt3o’s groundbreaking MT3 /dev/tty custom keycap set changed the way we type.

FROM THE IBM TERMINAL TO THE DESKTOP: Based on the profile form the iconic IBM beamspring terminals of the 1970s, this custom set is fully sculpted in Hi-Profile. From its heavily slanted design to the scooped, contoured tops of each cap, the set recreates the feel of vintage keyboards.

DOUBLESHOT LEGENDS: As opposed to a dye-sublimiation process, these doubleshot legends are permanently molded inside the keycap, thus becoming an integral part of it. This ensures reliable legends and continuity throughout the set.