The 9 Best Keyboards For Left Handed Users
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Nine keyboards and keypads for left-handers, compared by number-pad side, wireless, switches and desk space. The RK Royal Kludge L98 is the best southpaw. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
No keyboard mirrors the letters for left-handers: the alphabet stays put, and only the number pad can move to the left. That swap helps people who enter figures with the left hand or work a mouse with the right. A left-handed mouser who rarely types numbers often does better with a short board, and gamers can add a one-handed keypad.
Editor's Notes
October 23, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Admin:
The RK Royal Kludge L98 is the new top pick, because it's the one current wireless mechanical board we found with the number pad on the left. The A4Tech KBS-29 stays as the low-cost southpaw option, and the Kinesis Freestyle2 and Logitech Ergo K860 stay for people who mainly want comfort.
We also added gear for the other ways lefties work. The Razer Tartarus V2 and Redragon K585 give gamers a pad for the left hand, while the Logitech MX Keys Mini and Redragon K552 drop the number pad so a mouse fits close on either side. The Keychron K0 Max turns any short board into a southpaw setup.
The Drop Alt and Delux T9 are no longer sold, and the Evoluent R3K had no price or stock, so it moved to a special honor. The SteelSeries Apex Pro, Razer Ornata Bundle and Bloody B945 Light Strike were ordinary right-handed boards, so they're gone. Southpaw keyboards are a small niche that labs don't review, so we leaned on makers' layout drawings, battery ratings and warranty terms.
September 17, 2020:
There aren't a lot of products that are accommodating to people who are left handed, though we've listed some of the most high-quality keyboards that are comfortable for left-handed users. We've provided a variety of options that are suitable for gaming at home or for typing at the office. I recommend getting a left-handed mouse so you can have the most comfortable setup possible. Gamers who are looking to create a high-quality setup should look into a gaming computer which can handle playing and streaming high-resolution games.
It can be taxing on your posture and arms when typing for many hours a day. That's why I recommend getting an ergonomic model that can help relieve pressure on your wrists. The Kinesis Freestyle2 features two individual key modules that allow you to move each piece to your desired placement on your desk. They connect to one another via a nine-inch cable, though a twenty-inch option is available. Those looking for a one-piece model might appreciate the Logitech Ergo K860. It's a curved design with an adjustable palm rest and connects via Bluetooth or USB connectivity. It's compatible with most Mac, Windows, and Linux Operating Systems, and has decent battery life.
Some people like to live in the realm of minimalism figuratively and literally, which is why we've included compact keyboards to accommodate those who like to have extra space on their desks. The RK Royal Kludge is a wireless selection that is available in a few different switches, which means you can decide if you like loud keys, such as blue switches, or a soft sound while typing, like cherry browns. It's also great if you need to take it on the go every now and then. The Drop Alt is another great compact selection and has RGB lights underneath the keyboard. This model is much more expensive than the aforementioned, though it works well if you're an avid writer and enthusiastic gamer.
Speaking of gamers, if you need some of the best gaming accessories, the Razer Ornata Bundle is a great option for you. It comes with an ambidextrous mouse and a keyboard that can match your rainbow light strip in your bedroom, office, or streaming studio. It has a detachable wrist pad, which may help alleviate stress on your wrist, especially if you plan to game for many hours a day. A non-traditional option for some, but a great accessory for most, is the Delux T9. It's a single-handed keyboard that has programmable macros and can be added to your setup without having to splurge on a whole new keyboard. It allows you to use your left hand to move your mouse while having your right hand focused on charging towards enemies or planting tomato seeds in your virtual farming town.
Special Honors
Evoluent R3K Reduced Reach Keyboard Evoluent, best known for its vertical mice, makes a full-size keyboard with the number pad on the left to cut mouse reach. It's sold through the maker and its dealers; check stock and computer support before ordering. evoluent.com
What A Left-Handed Keyboard Changes
Left-handers who enter a lot of figures, such as bookkeepers and data-entry workers, get the number keys under their stronger hand.
About one person in 10 is left-handed, according to Wikipedia's summary of the research, yet no maker sells a keyboard with the letters mirrored. QWERTY stays where it is. What a "left-handed" or "southpaw" keyboard changes is the number pad, which moves from the right edge to the left.
That helps two groups. Left-handers who enter a lot of figures, such as bookkeepers and data-entry workers, get the number keys under their stronger hand. And people who use a mouse with the right hand can keep it closer to the body, because the number pad no longer sits in the way. Evoluent builds its reduced-reach keyboard around that second point.
If you're left-handed and mouse with your left hand, a left-side number pad works against you: it pushes the mouse farther out. In that case a board without a number pad, or one with the pad on the usual right side, is the better fit.
Short Boards, Split Boards And Add-On Number Pads
Boards without a number pad come in a few sizes. A tenkeyless board keeps the arrows and the function row and drops only the number pad. Smaller layouts trim more. Either way the mouse sits closer to the letters on whichever side you use it. The Logitech MX Keys Mini is a slim office option that pairs over Bluetooth; Logitech sells its USB receiver separately.
If you still need a number pad now and then, a separate one solves it. Keychron and other makers sell wireless pads you can set on the left of a short board, which gives you a southpaw layout without buying a special keyboard.
Split boards are about posture rather than handedness. The Kinesis Freestyle2 separates its halves up to 9 inches, or 20 inches on a longer-cable version, and comes with a two-year warranty. The Logitech Ergo K860 uses a curved, one-piece split with a palm rest, but its number pad stays on the right.
Gaming Keypads For The Left Hand
Most PC games put movement on the left side of the keyboard, so many left-handed players simply keep the mouse in the right hand. Those who don't can rebind movement to the arrow keys or the number pad in the game's settings.
A one-handed gaming keypad is the other route. The Razer Tartarus V2 has 32 programmable keys plus a thumb pad and scroll wheel, and Redragon sells the K585 with mechanical switches and seven macro keys. Both are shaped for the left hand, which suits right-handed mouse users or lefties who play with a controller-style grip.
A keypad isn't a full keyboard. You'll still want a regular board for chat, search and typing, and a mouse shaped for your hand is a separate purchase.
How we researched this
We compared more than 25 keyboards, gaming keypads and number pads, read the makers' spec pages and layout drawings for the 9 finalists, weighed how long each older model has been sold and how widely it's owned, and checked every brand for recalls with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a mirrored left-handed keyboard?
No. The letter keys stay in the standard QWERTY order on every keyboard we found. Left-handed models move the number pad to the left side instead.
Do left-handed people need a special keyboard?
Most don't. A standard keyboard works the same for either hand. A left-side number pad helps if you enter a lot of figures with your left hand, and a board without a number pad helps if you use a mouse on the left.
Does Logitech make a left-handed keyboard?
We found no current Logitech keyboard with the number pad on the left. The MX Keys Mini drops the number pad, which lets a left-handed mouser sit closer to the keys.
Are there left-handed gaming keyboards?
Gaming keypads such as the Razer Tartarus V2 and Redragon K585 are shaped for the left hand. You can also rebind movement keys in most games to suit a mouse on the left.
Do I need a left-handed mouse too?
Only if you mouse with your left hand and want a shaped grip. Symmetrical mice work in either hand, and the keyboard choice doesn't depend on it.
