What You Need to Know
Priced at $35.99, the MageGee Typewriter Mechanical Keyboard is Magegee's entry in the gaming keyboards category. With 2,311 buyers rating it at 4.2 stars, it currently sits at #43 of 141 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 43% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
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. The price range here typically gets you a sturdier frame and PBT keycaps that resist shine over time, which is a meaningful upgrade over budget tier.
One feature owners single out about the MageGee Typewriter Mechanical Keyboard: "Magnetic wrist rest".
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Magegee
- Price: $35.99 (well below the $63.18 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 2,311
- Category rank: #43 of 141 in gaming keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 41 products
- Higher-rated in category: 122 products
- More-reviewed in category: 28 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.2-star average from 2,311 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:
- Retro design
- LED backlighting
- Magnetic wrist rest
Common complaints:
- Wired only
- Limited switch options
For context, the average rating in the gaming keyboards category is 4.5 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Budget Angle
At $35.99, the MageGee Typewriter Mechanical Keyboard sits well below the $63.18 category average. 41 options are cheaper and 99 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Redragon K552 Gaming Keyboard ($29.99, 4.5★, 39,549 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- Newmen GM611 Mechanical Keyboard - $17.99, 4.7★ (104 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Redragon K617 Fizz Keyboard - $26.99, 4.6★ (6,715 reviews) · Better on both axes
- DIERYA T68SE Gaming Keyboard - $26.99, 4.6★ (1,359 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the HITIME x XVX M67 Keyboard at 4.9★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Guiheng 60% Mechanical Keyboard at $13.99.
Who Should Get This
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 gaming keyboards without overspending
- Users who specifically need portability or compact size
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Retro design
- LED backlighting
- Magnetic wrist rest
Cons:
- Wired only
- Limited switch options
The Verdict
7.9/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.