Stellar discounts on mechanical keyboards and accessories

Save up to $60 on gaming keyboards from Corsair and Razer Discounted keyboards are the theme of today's dispatch If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Everyone knows that the best keyboards are mechanical keyboards (right?), so if the incessant clattering of switches is music to your ears, our midweek newsletter is just for you. We've scrubbed the internet for all the best deals we can find on the loudest, brightest, and coolest keyboards and their associated accessories. So, whether you need a wireless compact keyboard, like the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed, or a full-size gaming board like the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT, (seriously, who names these?) we've found something for you.   Make sure to subscribe for our newsletter for future deals on products that we promise are far less obnoxious to those around you. We'll be back in your inbox on Friday with more dope savings from the Verge Deals team.     If you'd like to see some deals that are a little less tech-centric, check out our sister site,The Strategist. They regularly feature sales on household gadgets, apparel and other fun stuff we typically don't cover on The Verge. Corsair's excellent K95 RGB Platinum XT is $174 at Amazon and Best Buy This massive keyboard from Corsair might be a little excessive for some, but for PC gamers, excessive is the way to be. The K95 RGB Platinum XT originally sold for $199.99, but is discounted at Amazon and Best Buy for $173.99. This model is years old at this point, but it's still a rock-solid gaming keyboard. The XT made some marginal improvements the original K95, namely the move to more durable PBT keycaps and integration with Elgato's Stream Deck software.   In addition to being configurable with Cherry's red, blue, or brown switches, the XT can also be equipped with Cherry Silver switches, which are some of the fastest mechanical switches available. All of the other requisite gaming-centric features are present, including RGB lighting, dedicated media playback buttons, USB passthrough, and a 1,000Hz polling rate for a hyper-responsive experience.                                                                                            Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT $173.99 $200 13% off Prices taken at time of publishing. Corsair's flagship K95 gaming keyboard features per-key RGB backlighting and a 19-zone LightEdge across the top of the keyboard. $174 AT AMAZON $174 AT BEST BUY Grab the unique Roccat Vulcan Pro at Amazon for just $130 If you're tired of your gaming keyboard looking like every other gaming keyboard, the Roccat Vulcan Pro may be the one you're looking for. This unconventional keyboard normally retails for $159.99, but it's currently matching the lowest price seen yet at Amazon for $129.99. This low-profile keyboard uses Roccat's proprietary Titan optical switches.   The Vulcan Pro has per-key RGB lighting, dedicated media playback controls, and with the Roccat software, you can even assign sounds to specific keys when they're pressed. If you ever wanted your keyboard to sound like a typewriter, you just got your wish. Roccat Vulcan Pro $129.99 $159.99 19% off Prices taken at time of publishing. The Roccat Vulcan Pro sports a slimmer design than most mechanical gaming keyboards and uses a unique, flat keycap design. The full-size keyboard includes a number pad, dedicated media playback buttons and per-key RGB lighting. $129.99 AT AMAZON Logitech's slim profile keyboards are up to $30 off at Amazon and Best Buy A pair of Logitech's gamer-centric low profile keyboards have also received a solid discount. The wireless G915 TKL is normally $229.99 but can currently be found for $199.99 at Amazon. The wired, full-sized G815 can also be found for a modest discount on Amazon and Best Buy, taking the $179.99 price down to $159.99. Both of these keyboards have been available for less before, but they're each some of the better deals around if you're looking for a low-profile gaming keyboard.   Both keyboards are very similar in their layout, and share all the same features, aside from wireless capability in the G915 TKL. They both have dedicated media buttons, and can be equipped with tactile, linear, or clicky switches. Unfortunately, due to their slim profile, neither board has USB passthrough.   Logitech G815 $159.99 $179.99 20% off Prices taken at time of publishing. Logitech's full-size, low-profile gaming keyboard features a lean design without sacrificing all the trappings of typical gaming keyboards. $159.99 AT AMAZON $159.99 AT BEST BUY Logitech G915 TKL $199.99 $229.99 13% off Prices taken at time of publishing. The smaller model of the wireless G915, the G915 TKL can last for up to 40 hours on a single charge and can pair with devices either through its 2.4Ghz wireless dongle or Bluetooth. $199.99 AT AMAZON Check out this discount on the first 65 percent keyboard from Razer The first Razer keyboard to feature a 65 percent layout is also wireless. The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed is usually available for $179.99, but can currently be found at both Amazon and Best Buy for just $119.99. This discount currently matches the lowest price we've ever seen for this keyboard.   The BlackWidow V3 Mini nixes the function row, number pad and a few of the less popular keys for a board that takes up a bare minimum of space while retaining as much functionality as possible. The keyboard can pair with devices either via Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless, and can last for up to 200 hours on a single charge. It also uses a detachable USB-C connection that allows you to top the battery off quickly, and use custom cable mods too.   While it doesn't use Razer's optical switches, the BlackWidow V3 Mini can be equipped with your choice of either Razer's proprietary linear yellow, or clicky green switches. Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed $119.99 $179.99 33% off Prices taken at time of publishing. Razer's first 65 percent gaming keyboard gives you the essentials while taking up an absolute minimum of real estate.  $119.99 AT AMAZON $119.99 AT BEST BUY A couple of related accessories for your desk Tez Aviator Cables are definitely worth a shot if you're looking to spruce up your setup while saving a quick buck. These cables normally cost $39.99, but are currently discounted to $35.00 at Amazon.  Desk mats are a quick and easy way to improve the acoustics of your keyboard and add a little extra flair to your setup. Currently you can save $20 the RGB enabled Razer Goliathus Chroma ($39.99) and the Logitech G840 XL ($29.99). No desk would be complete without this tiny computer-meets-Bluetooth speaker from Divoom, complete with mechanical switches. Normally $129.99, you can take one home in a variety of colors from Amazon for just $99.99.                                                               Vox Media has affiliate partnerships. 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