Gift ideas for anyone who types or games a lot, sorted by budget. We checked every price and stock level on November 14, 2026. The Apos Black Friday prices last through December 3.
Quick picks
These are sale prices, and Apos says the sale runs through December 3. After that, most of these go back up, so this is the group to shop first. Every Apos Black Friday deal we checked.
$108 (was $315), sale price
The taller aluminum case version of the WhiteFox Eclipse, same 65% hot-swap layout with a steeper typing angle. $108, down from $315 (save $207, 66% off) at Apos on 13 November 2026. Reviewed hands-on at /posts/whitefox-eclipse-high-profile-review.
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$90 in every color, sale price
An 81-key compact keyboard with a CNC-milled 6063 aluminum case, full-stack gasket mount, a five-layer foam stack (PORON, IXPE, PET, EPDM), and a mirror-polished 304 stainless weight bringing it to 3.7 lbs. Hot-swap, VIA and VIAL compatible, with tri-mode connectivity (USB-C, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth for up to three devices) and integrated-IC RGB. Cherry-profile PBT/ABS dye-sub keycaps. Pink Robin linear or Fantasy Dream tactile switches. $109 in Silver up to $149 in Ivory White or Red.
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$86.40 (was $225), sale price
A 65% hot-swap keyboard in a low-profile CNC aluminum case, part of the WhiteFox Eclipse lineup. $145, down from $225 (36% off) during Apos's August sale.
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$59.99 (was $139.99), sale price
An SA-profile keycap set designed by CalmB4tehPwn in layered ocean blues with grey modifiers, sized to cover a wide range of layouts from the WhiteFox to the Kira. $59.99, down from $139.99 (57% off) in Apos's October sale.
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$46.74 (was $99.99), sale price
A Cherry-profile GMK set designed by Hectellian in the pink, white, and green of the Japanese hanami dango sweet. The Novelties kit is $54.99, down from $99.99 (45% off) in Apos's October sale; the other kits are sold out.
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$23.99, sale price
An officially licensed deskmat printed with landscapes from The Joy of Painting, six scenes to choose from, with stitched edges and a non-slip base. $23.99, down from $29.99 (20% off) during Apos's August sale.
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$19.99, sale price
A coiled USB-C keyboard cable with an aviator connector, from Pwnage. $19.99 at Apos on 13 November 2026.
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$9.99, sale price
Pwnage Precision Control cloth gaming mousepad at Apos.
Shop at AposStocking stuffers and small add-ons. A holiday keycap set or a wrist rest is an easy win for someone who already owns a keyboard they like. All keyboard accessories.
$18.49 on Nov 14
Akko's limited-edition Christmas keycaps in red, green and white, with festive icons and raised character faces. 137 keys in Akko's MOG profile, a rounded mushroom-style shape, made from 5-sided dye-sub PBT. Akko lists it for 60%, 64-key, 65%, TKL, 75%, 96%, 1800-compact and full-size boards. A seasonal gift pick.
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$19.99 on Nov 14
Akko's Lycra-fabric wrist rest in its Steamed Bun theme, made to match the Steamed Bun keyboard and keycaps. Two sizes: a 75 size for compact and 75% boards and a 108 size for full-size keyboards. A cushioned, soft-surface rest — the opposite approach to a stone or wood rest — and the easy pick if you already run the Steamed Bun set or want a themed desk.
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From $23 on Nov 14
A solid quartz-stone wrist rest, 20 mm tall and 80 mm deep, in three lengths: 296 mm for 60% boards, 320 mm for 65% and 75%, and 360 mm for 80%/TKL. It is heavy — around 880 g for the 60% size — so it stays put without a grippy base, and it ships with its own rubber feet. Black, White, Golden and Chaos Origins finishes; the stone is natural, so the veining varies piece to piece. Hard and cool rather than cushioned: a palm-support pick, not a soft pad.
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$13.99 on Nov 14
A single dual-ended tool that covers both jobs: one end is a wire-loop keycap puller, the other is a clamp that grips the upper and lower latches of a switch so it lifts straight out of a hot-swap socket. Gripping the latches instead of prying is the point, because prying is what bends switch pins and chews up the PCB. If you only buy one removal tool, this is the one to buy.
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From $12.99 on Nov 14
A soft silicone palm rest cut to match specific Keychron boards, sold by length — from a 118 mm numpad rest and a 306 mm 60% rest up to 447 mm for full-size, with Alice and split versions. Keychron lists the matching boards per size (the 327.5 mm 75%/65% rest fits the V1, V2, Q1 Pro, Q2 and Q2 Pro, for example), so check your board's length before ordering. Black is the core colour, with gray, light purple and light pink in some sizes. Availability varies by size — several lengths sell out at a time.
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$15 on Nov 14
A deskmat inspired by Western church stained glass, with three colorways symbolizing justice, wisdom, and peace: Justice Black, Wisdom Green, and Peace Blue. 890mm x 375mm. $12.
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From $6 on Nov 14
A cork desk pad sized to the keyboard footprint rather than the full desk — cork's cellular structure acts as a natural acoustic dampener for a deeper sound. Sized for 40%, 60-65%, 80%, and 100% layouts. $4.80-$7.20.
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$3 on Nov 14
A wide 138mm wood-handled brush for sweeping dust and hair out of a board once the keycaps are off. The bristles are soft fiber and the head is wood rather than plastic, so nothing in the tool can scratch a case or a keycap set. This is the step between pulling the caps and putting them back, and a 50g brush does it far better than compressed air alone.
Shop at KBDFansEnough for a whole keyboard if it's a Hall effect gaming board on sale, or for a desk upgrade that makes an existing keyboard nicer to use. How Hall effect keyboards work.
$44.99 on Nov 14 (Glare switches)
Akko's entry-level 75% hall-effect board in black, wired USB-C at 8K Hz polling. Rapid Trigger runs from 0.005 mm to 2 mm and actuation is adjustable from 0.1 mm to 3.3 mm, with an RT stabilizer, Snap Key (Akko's SOCD), Cherry-profile PBT side-printed keycaps and south-facing ARGB, all set in the Akko Hub driver. It takes most downward-facing N-pole magnetic switches but not mechanical switches. Akko lists three switch options (Glare, AstroAim, Astrolink); on November 11, 2026 only the Glare Magnetic version was in stock.
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From $35 on Nov 14
Modular aluminum display stand with non-slip silicone contact pads and an anti-slip base. Ships flat and assembles with the included screwdriver.
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From $25.30 on Nov 14
Wireless Bluetooth macropad from the Tofu family, sold as a small DIY kit with top or PCB gasket mounting and the same case finishes as the Tofu60 and Tofu65.
Shop at KBDFansThe sweet spot for a first good mechanical keyboard. Check whether the person wants a full board or a barebone they can finish themselves. Mechanical keyboard starter guide.
$84.99 on Nov 14
Akko pitches the Gem 01 as a cheaper take on its Mineral 01: a 75% layout in a CNC aluminum gasket-mount case with translucent acrylic corners that light up with the RGB. Tri-mode (Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz and wired USB-C), an 8000 mAh battery, ball-catch assembly, Cherry-profile double-shot PBT keycaps and QMK/VIA remapping. It comes with your choice of Akko Mirror or Akko Stellar Rose switches; both were in stock on November 11, 2026.
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$64.99 on Nov 14
An ultra-slim 27-key wireless number pad with a left-hand macro column and a rotary knob. 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3 and wired, 1000 Hz polling, hot-swappable low-profile Keychron Milk POM switches (Red, Brown or Banana), LSA-profile double-shot PBT keycaps, interior acoustic foam and an ABS body with an aluminum frame. QMK firmware, remapped through the Keychron Launcher web app on macOS, Windows or Linux; 750 mAh battery. A light (176 g) add-on for a compact board that dropped its numpad.
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$59.99 on Nov 14, no keycaps
A 75% hall-effect kit sold through Akko's store: an aluminum gasket-mount case with a programmable knob, ball-catch quick-release assembly and pre-installed MonsGeek AstroAim magnetic switches. You add your own MX-style keycaps, which are not included. 8K Hz polling over wired USB-C plus 2.4G wireless, an 8000 mAh battery, 0.005 mm Rapid Trigger, Snap Key, Toggle Key and DKS, and per-key RGB. It is configured in the MonsGeek driver only (no QMK/VIA) and only accepts magnetic switches, though MonsGeek says it works with 7+ third-party N-pole magnetic switches.
Shop at AkkoWireless, programmable keyboards that will last for years, including a split board for someone who types all day. All prebuilt keyboards.
From $114.99 on Nov 14
75% hot-swappable custom mechanical keyboard with QMK/VIA, tri-mode connectivity (2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired), a double-gasket design, factory pre-lubed switches, screw-in stabilizers, and south-facing RGB for a tuned feel straight out of the box.
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From $124.99 on Nov 14
A 75 percent tri-mode board that ships with keycaps for both Windows and macOS, so the Command and Option keys are labeled correctly out of the box instead of leaving you to mentally remap a PC board. Connects over 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, or USB-C, remaps through the Keychron Launcher web app, and comes in hot-swappable versions with an optional aluminum frame.
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From $139.99 on Nov 14
A 65% wireless hall-effect keyboard with an aluminum build. It connects over 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth (up to 3 devices) or cable at 1000 Hz, and its hot-swappable Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula switches have rapid trigger and 0.2–3.8 mm adjustable actuation. QMK firmware with the Keychron Launcher web app, Cherry-profile double-shot shine-through keycaps, north-facing RGB and a 4000 mAh battery. It only accepts Gateron Double-Rail magnetic switches, not Jade or KS-20.
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From $204.99 on Nov 14
A true split 75% keyboard: two independent aluminum halves joined by a TRRS cable, so you can set your own shoulder width and typing angle. QMK/VIA remapping, hot-swap sockets, double-shot OSA PBT keycaps and an optional knob on the right half. Wired only. The step past Alice for anyone who wants real separation.
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From $206.99 at Apos
A split ergonomic keyboard from Alpaca Keyboards where each half works independently, with 6-key thumb clusters on each side, hot-swap sockets, and a switch puller included. Choose Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear or TTC Silent Bluish White V2 tactile switches, with an acrylic-and-aluminum case in Light or Dark. Runs from $189.99 barebones to $249.99 built with keycaps and switches.
Shop at AposIf they already own a keyboard they like, give something that changes how it looks or feels: a keycap set, a wrist rest, a deskmat or a coiled cable. A new keyboard is a riskier gift because layout and switch feel are personal, unless you know exactly what they want.
Yes, as long as it's hot-swappable. A hot-swap board lets them try different switches later without soldering, so a guess about switch feel isn't permanent. A 75% layout keeps the arrow keys and function row, which suits most people.
Under $25 covers keycaps, pullers, wrist rests and deskmats. A good first keyboard costs $45 to $100, and a wireless, programmable keyboard built to last is usually $115 to $210. Black Friday sales can pull a premium board into the lower tier.
Give a switch sampler set or a gift that doesn't depend on switches, such as keycaps, a wrist rest or a deskmat. If you're buying a keyboard, pick a hot-swap model so they can change the switches themselves.
Before you buy
Prices change often in November and December, so check the price on the store page before you check out. If you aren't sure about switches, a gift that doesn't depend on them (keycaps, a wrist rest or a deskmat) is the safe choice. For more ideas, see keycaps, switches and keyboard accessories.