What You Need to Know
Chonchow positions the CHONCHOW 87-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard as a budget-friendly accessories, asking $18.99. After 2,527 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.3 stars. We've ranked it #10 out of 16 in this category. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 45% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
What's in the Box
Construction at $18.99 skews toward functional rather than premium - expect plastic over metal and basic finishing.
Worth noting on the CHONCHOW 87-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard specifically - reviews repeatedly flag "Compact design" as a standout.
Specifications
- Brand: Chonchow
- Price: $18.99 (well below the $34.57 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 2,527
- Category rank: #10 of 16 in accessories
- Cheaper in category: 6 products
- Higher-rated in category: 8 products
- More-reviewed in category: 8 products
Owner Reports
A 4.3-star average from 2,527 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- Compact design
- RGB backlighting
- Affordable price
Common complaints:
- No dedicated number pad
- Basic build quality
The Budget Angle
At $18.99, the CHONCHOW 87-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard sits well below the $34.57 category average. 6 options are cheaper and 9 are more expensive.
The category leader is the ESR iPhone 17 Pro Max Case ($12.99, 4.6★, 146,131 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- ESR iPhone 17 Pro Max Case - $12.99, 4.6★ (146,131 reviews) · Better on both axes
- GETPALS 3 in 1 Charger - $16.12, 4.3★ (29,651 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- BENGOO Gaming Mouse - $10.99, 4.6★ (13,725 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the UGREEN Uno 30W Charger at 4.8★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the PortaPow USB Power Blocker at $9.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional accessories without overspending
- Users who specifically need portability or compact size
- Buyers who want RGB or aesthetic features
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Compact design
- RGB backlighting
- Affordable price
Cons:
- No dedicated number pad
- Basic build quality
Final Take
7.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.