The Best Keyboard And Mouse Combo For PS5 in 2022 (Budget, High-End, Mechanical)
We Take A Look At The Best Mouse and Keyboard Combinations For The PlayStation 5
Although the weapon of choice for console gamers remains the trusty controller, some are opting to switch to the keyboard and mouse, especially seeing as some games on the PS5 games support mouse and keyboard input.
Though many remain loyal to the controller, which has the edge on beat-em-ups, racing games, platformers and the like, there is no doubt that the keyboard and mouse gives huge advantages in first-person shooters and other games in terms of speed and accuracy of aiming, and greater finesse of control.
This being the case, we’ve drawn up a shortlist of the best keyboard and mouse combos for PS5 currently available. Our list has been compiled based on a selection criteria that covers price, responsiveness, build quality, and design.
Bear in mind that these are only the best examples that we know to be compatible with the PS5 at the time of writing, there may be combos we would normally prefer which work with the PS4 for example, which currently do not function on the PS5. It is likely that over the next year or so the list of compatible keyboards and mice will expand for the PS5 with further software updates.
Anyway, let’s get stuck in!
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The Best Keyboard And Mouse Combo For PS5 In 2020 & 2021
In-depth Review
Razer Power Up Bundle
Razer Power Up Bundle
The Cynosa Lite keyboard is a plastic build, full-size laptop. It has the barest minimum RGB in the form of the logo at the bottom of the board and fairly dim backlighting through the lettering on the keys. The board uses membrane switches rather than mechanical, which may not be to everyones’ taste, but they are find for use in gaming and relatively fast for typing. Generally the Cynosa Lite is a solid budget keyboard.
The Razer Viper mouse is the superior quality item in the bundle and comes with very low click latency, a great CPI, fits the hand well eventhough it is ambidextrous and is very light. The build quality of the mouse is very good.
Unique on the pick on this page is that the Power Up Bundle also comes bundled with a Kraken X Lite Gaming Headset. Whilst this headset is a relatively budget offering, it’s still a quality piece of kit from Razer: it sits comfortably on the head and comes with 7.1 surround sound capability as well as a capable built-in microphone.
You’ll struggle to find a better bundle than this in terms of price per performance as long as you don’t mind using a wired keyboard and mouse.
Razer Turret Mechanical Keyboard And Mouse
Razer Turret Mechanical Keyboard And Mouse
The Razer Turret Keyboard and Razer Turret Mouse combo is a top quality bundle for those who can afford it. The retractable mouse pad slides out the right side of the keyboard (limiting it to right handed users only unfortunately) and can be adjusted to different lengths. Cleverly, the pad has magnets in it which prevent the mouse from sliding off it as easily whilst gaming.
The mechanical keyboard has a built-in wrist rest and is of a solid and sturdy quality. It’s generally a pleasure to type on and comes fitted with Razer Green switches, which offer a similar experience to Cherry MX Blue switches, albeit with a shorter reset.
The Razer Turret mouse is similar in design to the Razer Mamba. It comes with the standard mouse button configuration as well as CPI adjustment controls and two additional programmable buttons on its side. The max sensitivity of the mouse is more than adequate.
The RGB Chroma on the mouse and the keyboard are top-notch, though if you’re using it with the PS5 this functionality will be limited by the console. Nevertheless, this is a top-of-the-line keyboard and mouse combo that comes with a wireless connection for increased flexibility.
Logitech Lightspeed Keyboard And Mouse Combo
Logitech Lightspeed Keyboard And Mouse Combo
This Logitech Lightspeed bundle comes with the G613 wireless keyboard and the G305 mouse which are both solid offerings from a quality brand.
The mouse is the highlight of the bundle, having very low click latency and an all round great build quality and nice ergonomic design. That being said it is somewhat on the smaller side, so if you’ve larger hands and struggle with smaller size mice this probably won’t be the choice for you.
The G613 keyboard comes with mechanical keys with Romer-G switches, which are akin to Cherry MX Browns but not quite as comfortable to use. Still, the keys are fairly quiet for a mechanical keyboard, so those who still want to go mechanical but who don’t want a loud typing experience should find them a solid choice. The keyboard comes with a built-in wrist rest and is arguably larger than is ideal, but this won’t be a problem for some people. Similarly the keyboard has no backlighting or RGB functionality, which people uninterested in RGB aesthetics won’t be too bothered about, although it does make typing in the dark more difficult.
Reddragon K555-RGB-BA Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and M710-RGB Gaming Mouse
Reddragon K555-RGB-BA Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and M710-RGB Gaming Mouse
This Reddragon mouse and keyboard combo offers great value for money – you will find cheaper out there but we think the sacrifice in quality just isn’t worth it, whereas this pairing is a great entry-level compromise of value vs performance.
The keyboard is the highlight of this particular bundle: the K555-RGB-BA comes with Cherry Blue equivalent switches (known as Outemo Blue), that provide very good actuation, excellent response, and a tactile feel. The K555 offers vibrant RGB, 12 multimedia keys, a water-resistant design, and molded keycaps for added comfort. The keyboard also comes with a very comfortable wrist-rest that helps take away some of the strain incurred over long gaming sessions.
The M710 RGB mouse is fairly basic: its ambidextrous design, whilst convenient if multiple people with different dominant hands will be using it, does mean it’s somewhat lacking in ergonomic comfort compared to dominant-hand-specific models. The RGB functionality on the mouse however is actually better than on many more expensive models, the colors being very vibrant. The features of the mouse include 10,000 DPI, 20G acceleration, and interestingly you can alter the weight of the mouse with the changeable weights found in its base.
Basically, what we have here is an entry-level keyboard and mouse combo that would be perfect for first-time gamers wanting to give the PC style setup a go.
Final Word
So there we have it. The best overall combo we have selected for use with the PS5 is the Razer Power Up Bundle, however, if you are after a mechanical keyboard perhaps the Logitech Lightspeed Combo is more your thing. Those with more cash to splash my consider treating themselves to the Razer Turret Keyboard and Mouse bundle, which is the most premium build on offer here, but for those on the other end of the spectrum looking to save money this Reddragon Keyboard and Mouse is the most affordable option which still comes with an impressive keyboard.
If there are any other keyboard and mouse combinations you’d like us to look at in relation to the PlayStation 5, or just in general, then please drop us a comment below.