Keyboards and keyboard accessories under $100 — budget-friendly gifts for keyboard enthusiasts

Keyboards are one of the most important, if not the most important, PC peripherals. You use your keyboard constantly — it's the primary input source for just about everyone (there are a few exceptions). And everyone deserves a keyboard that's a little nicer than the $5 board that was tossed in for free with your last PC purchase. Or — god forbid — whatever's built into your laptop.

If you've got a gamer, a writer, or, well, anyone who uses a computer for any reason in your life, they could probably use a keyboard upgrade. Even keyboard enthusiasts with multiple mechanical boards will appreciate a new one, especially if it fills a niche — say, a low-profile board that's portable and perfect for traveling, or a nostalgia-inducing retro-inspired board that's reminiscent of their favorite old-school game console.

Mechanical keyboards don't usually come cheap, but there are several budget-friendly boards that any keyboard lover would be thrilled to receive. And if they've already got the board of their dreams, pick up a fun accessory — a cool-looking cable, some pretty keycaps, or a wrist rest — to really elevate their typing experience.

Keyboards under $100

There aren't a ton of budget-friendly mechanical keyboards built for keyboard enthusiasts, but there are a few. These are all pre-built, so your recipient won't need to know how to assemble anything, but you can also often pick up bare-bones keyboard kits for cheaper than their fully built counterparts.

Keyboard accessories under $100

If you're shopping for a keyboard enthusiast — or anyone who already has a keyboard they love, getting them a keyboard as a gift probably won't go over quite as well. But that doesn't mean you can't still pick up an accessory or two to complement their favorite board.