Hexgears's Affordable Contender
Looking for a low profile keyboards? The Hexgears Low Profile Gaming Keyboard comes in at $29.99 and has earned 3.8 stars across 61 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #35 ranking (out of 46) seriously. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 65% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Build & Switch Feel
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 $29.99, plastic chassis and basic ABS keycaps are expected - the spend goes into making the switches feel right rather than premium materials.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Hexgears
- Price: $29.99 (well below the $86.40 category average)
- Amazon rating: 3.8 of 5.0
- Reviews: 61
- Category rank: #35 of 46 in low profile keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 6 products
- Higher-rated in category: 40 products
- More-reviewed in category: 31 products
What 61 Buyers Say
3.8 stars across 61 reviews is below the bar we'd want for a confident recommendation. The complaints in the lower-star reviews reveal where this product's weaknesses lie.
For context, the average rating in the low profile keyboards category is 4.2 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
Cheap vs. Capable
At $29.99, the Hexgears Low Profile Gaming Keyboard sits well below the $86.40 category average. 6 options are cheaper and 39 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Arteck Wireless Full Size Keyboard ($33.99, 4.4★, 28,787 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- Arteck Wireless Full Size Keyboard - $33.99, 4.4★ (28,787 reviews) · Higher rated
- Kensington Slim Type Wired Keyboard - $27.45, 4.4★ (1,604 reviews) · Better on both axes
- LeadsaiL Wireless Keyboard Mouse Combo - $26.11, 4.2★ (245 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile at 4.7★.
Is It For You?
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional low profile keyboards without overspending
Wrap-Up
5.8/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.