As much as personal PCs have changed since their release over four decades ago, two things have remained fundamentally the same: the keyboard and mouse. And we have a feeling they’ll be with us for decades to come. With that said, we definitely don’t recommend you saddle your new PC with the same old peripherals you’ve been using since the turn of the century! Stepping up to a modern keyboard and mouse can make your computing experience come alive again, which shouldn’t be too surprising if you consider that they are the two main touchpoints that connect you to your computer.

For Winter 2021, we’ve organized this guide into two sections. First, you have our picks for home and small office products. Next, we have a wide range of gaming-specific products for mainstream and extreme gaming. Keep in mind that just because a product has “gaming” in the name doesn’t mean it’s the real deal. We’ve picked out models that know will actually improve your gaming experience!

Note that we provide direct links to all the gear we recommend in the US via Amazon or Newegg links, and our Amazon links will auto-convert for readers in Canada, the UK, and parts of the EU, with regional substitutions made automatically where necessary. If you find a product you like in this guide, please use our links to purchase it, which helps support continued development of this site!