A deskmat is the cheapest way to change how your whole setup looks, and a genuine upgrade for keyboard acoustics — a thick mat under the case dampens rattle and desk resonance the same way a padded surface softens any hard impact.
What to look for
Both are from Apos Audio and share the same stitched-edge, non-slip construction — the difference is entirely the artwork and the mood it sets for the rest of your desk.
Best for a themed, personality-first desk
An officially licensed deskmat printed with real landscapes from The Joy of Painting. Six scenes to choose from, with stitched edges and a non-slip base.
Best for a quiet, illustrated look
An illustrated deskmat inspired by the American Northeast coast, in three nightscape colorways. A calmer, more understated alternative to the Bob Ross mat.
A much wider spread than the Apos picks above — illustrated designs, an officially authorized Artkey collab, minimalist colorway-only mats, and a cork keyboard-only pad for anyone chasing a deeper thock over full desk coverage.
$25
An off-shape deskmat with extra wrist and mouse coverage. Rough, durable surface, 908mm x 358mm, in Crimson, Off-White, or Phantom.
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$23
Designed by Nuxroskb, smooth cloth surface and rubber bottom, in six colorways — Old School, Vintage, Mictlan, Evil, Blacksnail, and Oblivion. 912mm x 418mm.
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$24
Officially authorized by the Artkey team — their resin character faces printed across a machine-washable nylon mat. 900x400x4mm, Monochrome or Colored.
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$12
Inspired by Western church stained glass, in three colorways symbolizing justice, wisdom, and peace. 890mm x 375mm.
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$16
A hyper-pop illustrated mat built around a neon devil-girl character. Smooth cloth surface, stitched edges, 900x400x3mm.
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$8.80
An intricate Nordic Fair Isle knitwear pattern for a cozy, vintage desk. Rough cloth surface, stitched edges, non-slip base. 900x400x4mm, Blue.
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$8.80
A KBDfans in-house design with a rough cloth surface and non-slip rubber bottom. 900x400x4mm, in Crimson Red or Noir Black.
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$9.60
A long-format mat with a rough cloth-top texture and stitched edges. 850mm x 324mm — the budget pick in this lineup.
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$4.80–$7.20
Not a full deskmat — a cork pad sized to just your keyboard's footprint. Cork's cellular structure dampens high-frequency vibration for a deeper sound. Sized for 40%, 60–65%, 80%, and 100% layouts.
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Want a statement piece? The Bob Ross Deskmat, KILL x LOVE, and SM Artkey mats are all licensed or authorized character art — a real painting or design under your keyboard rather than an abstract pattern. Want something quieter? Acadia, Fair Isle, and Athena are illustrated but understated, better fits if your setup already leans minimal or you don't want the mat competing with a themed keycap set. On a tight budget, Long Doggy and the Cork Keyboard Pad are both under $10.
Measure your desk before you buy. A mat sized for keyboard and mouse together needs real desk depth in front of your monitor — if space is tight, the Cork Keyboard Pad's per-layout keyboard-only sizing avoids a mat that curls up against your monitor stand.
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