The Magic Keyboard is a wireless, rechargeable keyboard that comes included with most Mac computers. However, those of us who are on old Macs or want a new keyboard, the small Magic keyboard might. The simplest way to connect a wired keyboard to your PC is via a standard USB port. Non-gaming keyboards are usually plug-and-play devices, with no additional software to install, meaning that. While the keyboard layout is primarily Mac and iOS-orientated, it works fine with Windows and Android devices. There's also a ridge behind the keyboard that can be used for holding pens or stylii.

For the most part the layouts for PC and Mac keyboards are identical, but there are a few key (pardon the pun) differences. The first and most obvious is that a Mac keyboard doesn't have a Windows.

Looking for a new keyboard? You've come to the right place - here's our roundup of the best keyboards we've tested out recently. As you'd expect there are options for all requirements from people who actually do type all day to those who use them primarily for shortcuts in apps like Photoshop. There are also options for all budgets.

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Our pick of the best keyboards to buy today

Apple Magic Wireless Keyboard 2 - The standard

If you have a Mac, the most convenient place to start is with Apple's own peripherals. The Magic Keyboard isn't literally magic, but because it's Apple, it pairs automatically with Mac with very little effort.

What we love about Apple's keyboard is how small and portable it is. It's very slim, and the keys are nice and big, plus they're light and easy to type on quickly.

The low profile keyboard ensures your hands aren't at too much of an angle, making it comfortable to type on over long periods as well. And because of its size, and compatibility with iPad, it's easy to throw in a bag with the tablet when you're out and about.

Logitech K780 - best for use with multiple devices

Logitech is the champ of everyday keyboards but it has upped the ante here - this is a wireless multi-device keyboard. At the touch of a button you can seamlessly switch between devices. It can connect to a PC or Mac via the included Logitech Unifying Receiver or you can just use Bluetooth. Indeed, we found we ended up not using the receiver and instead using Bluetooth with our PC, iPad and iPhone.

Although it's a slimline keyboard, key travel is quite generous and you'll quickly find yourself at home. While the keyboard layout is primarily Mac and iOS-orientated, it works fine with Windows and Android devices.

There's also a ridge behind the keyboard that can be used for holding pens or styluses but it'll prop up your iPad or iPhone, too. The keyboard also doesn't slip, either. Power comes from two AAA batteries, while there's also a space for the receiver in the battery compartment, too.

Microsoft Surface Bluetooth Keyboard with Fingerprint ID - best for security

Microsoft's Surface Bluetooth Keyboard with Fingerprint ID might not have a sleek and minimal name, but its design and functionality is everything you'd want from a modern, slim, wireless typing tool.

One of its key features - as its name suggests - is the built-in fingerprint scanner. It's compatible with Windows Hello, meaning you sign into your PC by resting your fingerprint on the scanner.

As for typing, it's quick and easy, thanks to those big square keys and the keyboard's overall slim profile. It's relatively ergonomic too, with it being slightly slanted, in a similar manner to Apple's keyboards. And with it being built primarily from a sturdy sheet of aluminium, it's both attractive and durable.

It connects by Bluetooth to your PC or laptop, and the battery up to four months on a single charge, which is fantastic.

Logitech Craft - best for pro control

With the Craft, Logitech has pushed into the pro market, offering a keyboard that not only matches the dark grey colouring of Apple's Space Grey Macs, but also offers additional control for creatives.

In the top left corner of the keyboard, there's an input dial that can be customised to offer different features for different apps. Using Logitech's desktop software you can choose to have it increase or decrease the volume in Spotify, switch tabs in Chrome, or scroll through a video timeline in Final Cut Pro. And those are just some of the options, there are many more.

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What's more, the backlit keys light up automatically when your hands approach the keyboard. Using the unifying receiver or Bluetooth, you can pair it with up to three devices and switch between them easily too.

It's got a dual layout, so it has all the buttons for Windows and Mac users, and it's made from aluminium and plastic. The keys are designed to be really quiet and responsive. The only downside, from our experience over a few months with it, is battery life. In our full day usage, it would go roughly a week before needing to be charged, but thankfully, that's easy enough to do using the USB-C port.

Keychron K1 - best mechanical keyboard

For the most part, the mechanical keyboard market is filled with big, chunky keyboards and generally only really available with Windows keys on them. For those with Macs, or those who want a slim wireless option, the choices are limited. That's where the Keychron K1 comes in. It ticks all of the boxes.

You can choose to have a number pad, or not, or choose to have Apple keys or Windows buttons. The important thing though is that it's mechanical, slim and wireless.

Keychron achieved this by developing its own mechanical switches that are slightly more compact than traditional switches. The keycaps themselves are slimline too, more in keeping with what you'd find on a laptop.

It's metal and has a tapered design to make it slimmer at the front, ergo making it more ergonomic than most other mechanical keyboards.

Those looking for a nice, firm mechanical click might be disappointed by the keys' quite soft response, but that does mean one thing: it's easy to type quickly on, and it won't result in as much cramp as a full-on mechanical option might.

Did we mention the keys also have RGB backlighting with a host of pre-made animation effects?

Logitech K380 - best for portability and compact size

A best-seller for its sheer usefulness, it hasn't taken us long to appreciate how impressive the K380 is, for a very reasonable price. This compact Bluetooth keyboard is multi-device, letting you switch between three paired devices at the touch of a button. Its keys are nice and quiet, though with solid travel, and its size makes it a great option for those whose working space changes often.

You get a full range of function keys, which is really useful, and we're also serious fans of the keyboard's looks. We've got the white model, but all of its colour options, including a delightful deep blue, are stylish and modern. As effectively a shrunk-down version of the excellent K780 above, if you're a minimalist worker or just want a reliable, no-frills keyboard, this is likely to be a really superb option.

Azio RCK - best for that old-school vibe

If you want your keyboard to be the centre-piece of your trendy chic, succulent strewn office desk, this is that keyboard. Asio's RCK (Retro Compact Keyboard) is a stunning example of design and aesthetics and clearly made to emulate the classic typewriter keyboards of yesteryear.

It's an incredibly sturdy and well-made keyboard that's available in a handful of attractive finishes. The model in our gallery above is the Elwood, which uses a matte gunmetal frame with a walnut wood veneer. Then there's the Onyx (black leather/black chrome frame), Posh (white leather/copper matte frame) and Artisan (black leather/copper matte frame).

The mechanical switches are tactile and clicky, meaning the feel and sound pretty wonderful.

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