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Keyboard Tester & Keyboard Checker

Use our free online keyboard tester to check your keyboard keys. Detect issues like stuck keys, ghosting, or unresponsive keys with our key tester.

This keyboard checker works with Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices with external keyboards — test keys all in your browser.

Check every key, spot stuck keys, and verify NKRO/rollover in your browser.

Prefer deep diagnostics (repeat rate, chatter, chords)?  Try the Advanced Keyboard Diagnostics

Press any key to start the keyboard test!
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How to Use Our Keyboard Tester

  • Press any key to start the test.
  • Watch the matching on-screen key light up.
  • Enable Hold to keep keys highlighted.
  • Try Type to simulate real typing and catch missed strokes.

Need advanced metrics? Advanced Diagnostics Or test NKRO/Ghosting and Typing Speed.

Recommended Keyboards

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Logitech MX Keys full-size quiet office keyboard

Logitech MX Keys (Quiet Office, Full-size)

  • Low noise for shared spaces
  • Comfortable low-profile keys
  • Wireless with long battery life
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Razer Ornata V3 X low-profile keyboard

Razer Ornata V3 X (Low-profile)

  • Slim low-profile gaming
  • Silent membrane switches
  • Ergonomic wrist rest
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Keychron K8 Pro hot-swappable TKL keyboard

Keychron K8 Pro (Hot-swappable TKL)

  • Swap bad switches in seconds
  • Compact Tenkeyless layout
  • Includes quiet linear option
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Tip: If you hear pinging or feel key wobble, try quiet linear switches or add O-rings — cheap fix for many boards.

Frequently Asked Questions About Keyboard Testing

A keyboard tester is an online tool that checks if your keyboard keys work correctly. Our key tester and keyboard checker detect issues like stuck or unresponsive keys.

Yes, our keyboard tester supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices with external keyboards, using any modern browser.

Absolutely. Our keyboard tester runs in your browser and does not store or transmit keystrokes.

Press any key, and it will light up on the screen. Use Hold Mode for diagnostics or Type Mode to test typing accuracy with our keyboard typing test.

Yes, our keyboard switch tester works with mechanical, membrane, or laptop keyboards to identify malfunctioning switches or keys.

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More Recommended Keyboards

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Recommended full-size keyboard

Budget Full-Size (Great Value)

  • Reliable, quiet typing
  • Full numpad for spreadsheets
  • Plug-and-play USB
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Buying tips

Office quiet: choose low-profile or silent membrane switches.

Gaming: look for fast response and anti-ghosting.

Fix ping/wobble: try O-rings or switch to quiet linears.

Recommended compact 60% keyboard

Compact 60% (Space-Saver)

  • Tiny footprint for small desks
  • Programmable layers on many models
  • Often available wireless
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Images illustrative; check listing for exact specs in your region.

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