Risophy's Budget-friendly Contender
Looking for a gaming keyboards? The RisoPhy Gaming Keyboard comes in at $21.99 and has earned 4.4 stars across 326 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #84 ranking (out of 141) 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 $21.99, plastic chassis and basic ABS keycaps are expected - the spend goes into making the switches feel right rather than premium materials.
Buyers specifically call out: "All-metal panel".
If there's one phrase that comes up across reviews of the RisoPhy Gaming Keyboard, it's "Rainbow LED backlight".
The Numbers
- Brand: Risophy
- Price: $21.99 (well below the $63.18 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 326
- Category rank: #84 of 141 in gaming keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 12 products
- Higher-rated in category: 83 products
- More-reviewed in category: 82 products
From the Reviews
A 4.4-star average from 326 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:
- All-metal panel
- Rainbow LED backlight
- Wrist rest
Common complaints:
- Wired only
- Bulky design
Cheap vs. Capable
At $21.99, the RisoPhy Gaming Keyboard sits well below the $63.18 category average. 12 options are cheaper and 128 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.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- HITIME x XVX M67 Keyboard - $58.89, 4.9★ (79 reviews) · Higher rated
- HITIME M67 60% Gaming Keyboard - $55.79, 4.9★ (79 reviews) · Higher rated
- GravaStar Mercury K1 75% - $118.96, 4.8★ (1,081 reviews) · Higher rated
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.
Should You Buy It?
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional gaming keyboards without overspending
- Users who specifically need portability or compact size
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- All-metal panel
- Rainbow LED backlight
- Wrist rest
Cons:
- Wired only
- Bulky design
Bottom Line
7.7/10
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.