What You Need to Know
Priced at $11.70, the Amazon Basics QWERTY Keyboard is Amazon Basics's entry in the keyboards category. With 8,430 buyers rating it at 4.5 stars, it currently sits at #5 of 59 in our rankings. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
Construction & Key Action
The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. At $11.70, plastic chassis and basic ABS keycaps are expected - the spend goes into making the switches feel right rather than premium materials.
One feature owners single out about the Amazon Basics QWERTY Keyboard: "Full-sized layout".
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Amazon Basics
- Price: $11.70 (well below the $31.33 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.5 of 5.0
- Reviews: 8,430
- Category rank: #5 of 59 in keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 8 products
- Higher-rated in category: 11 products
- More-reviewed in category: 5 products
Real-World Feedback
8,430 reviews and a 4.5-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
Common positives:
- Affordable price
- Full-sized layout
Common complaints:
- Basic features only
The Budget Angle
At $11.70, the Amazon Basics QWERTY Keyboard sits well below the $31.33 category average. 8 options are cheaper and 50 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Keyboard ($29.99, 4.4★, 38,955 reviews). The Amazon Basics QWERTY Keyboard is $18.29 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- Logitech K120 Wired Keyboard - $9.79, 4.6★ (8,591 reviews) · Better on both axes
- DFCROMI USB Numeric Keypad 10 Key Slim - $7.49, 4.4★ (1,052 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- NOOX USB Numeric Keypad Slim 10 Key - $8.99, 4.3★ (936 reviews) · Roughly comparable
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ONIKUMA GAMING Wireless Keyboard at 4.8★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Kadaon USB Numeric Keypad 18 Keys at $7.49.
Who Should Get This
Yes - high rating, below-average price, healthy review volume. The Amazon Basics QWERTY Keyboard is the kind of choice that's hard to regret. The only reason to skip it is if a specific feature you need is missing.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional keyboards without overspending
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Affordable price
- Full-sized layout
Cons:
- Basic features only
The Verdict
8.8/10
Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.