DevicesUpdated Oct 31, 20263 reviewed

The best keyboards, mice & controllers

The hardware your hands touch all day: a keyboard and mouse that pair with up to three computers, and a pad of programmable keys for the shortcuts you repeat.

Quick answer: the best is Logitech MX Master 4 (8.5/10, best mouse); Logitech MX Keys S (8.3/10, best keyboard); Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 (8.0/10, best macro pad).

Attribute	Logitech MX Master 4	Logitech MX Keys S	Elgato Stream Deck MK.2
Score	8.5	8.3	8.0
From	$119.99	$129.99	$149.99
Best for	Productivity users who want an ergonomic, multi-device mouse with deep shortcut customization.	Office workers who type all day and switch between up to three computers.	Streamers and creators who want one-press control of apps, scenes, and meeting shortcuts.
Capability	9.1	8.3	8.5
Ease of use	8.8	9.0	8.5
Value	7.8	7.4	7.7
Compatibility	9.0	9.5	7.0
Openness	7.5	7.5	7.8

Underlined values win their row.

№015DeviceKeyboards, mice & controllers

Best mouse

Logitech MX Master 4

The MX Master 4 keeps what made the series a default recommendation — the MagSpeed wheel, long battery life, three-device switching — and adds haptic feedback and an Actions Ring. Reviewers call it an evolution, not a revolution, and it’s heavy at 150 g.

MagSpeed scroll wheel is brilliant
Exceptional battery life

Heavy
Thumb wheel lacks MagSpeed functionality and feels cheap

$119.99Full review

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Best keyboard

Logitech MX Keys S

MX Keys S is the comfortable, low-profile keyboard you can put on any desk and stop thinking about: smart backlighting, three-device switching and deep shortcut software. It’s pricey for a membrane board and barely changed from the original MX Keys.

Comfortable tactile typing experience
Extensive software functionality (Options+, Smart Actions)

Expensive for a membrane keyboard
May not be enough of an upgrade over the original MX Keys

$129.99Full review

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Best macro pad

Elgato Stream Deck MK.2

Stream Deck started as a streamer’s tool, but 15 programmable LCD keys are just as handy for muting meetings, launching apps and firing macros. It’s easy to set up and reasonably priced. If you don’t already have workflows worth automating, it can be overkill.

Built-in support for Twitch and OBS
Customizable icons and buttons

No audio dial
Officially supports Windows and macOS only

$149.99Full review

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Keyboards, mice & controllers: questions

What is the best keyboards, mice & controller in 2026?

Logitech MX Master 4 scores highest in our ranking at 8.5/10. The MX Master 4 keeps what made the series a default recommendation — the MagSpeed wheel, long battery life, three-device switching — and adds haptic feedback and an Actions Ring. Reviewers call it an evolution, not a revolution, and it’s heavy at 150 g.

What’s the cheapest option?

Logitech MX Master 4: $119.99.

Logitech MX Master 4 or Logitech MX Keys S?

Logitech MX Master 4 (8.5) — get it if you work across spreadsheets, timelines and long documents, or switch between computers daily. Logitech MX Keys S (8.3) — get it if you type all day on more than one computer and want a quiet, full-size board.

How did you rank these?

Official Logitech and Elgato spec sheets for dimensions, battery and connectivity; TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, Trusted Reviews and Tom’s Hardware for the hands-on verdicts.

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