This is the super skinny keyboard I'd pair with a Steam Deck and it's now less than $100… not bad for a Razer special

I know, I know, a handheld should be hand… held. But hear me out here.

I’ve been using the Razer Joro with my portable setup for just under a year now and if you use your Steam Deck in the same way as me it’s an easy recommendation. I love crunching over a handheld system, but one of the biggest benefits of my Asus ROG Ally is its ability to plug in wherever I find myself. With one of the best Steam Deck docks in-hand, I’m playing on the big and small screen – Switch style.

That’s where the Razer Joro comes in. It’s a super slimline, lightweight Bluetooth keyboard that keeps a fantastic connection with handheld systems. It takes up practically no space in a backpack, feels great under the fingertips, and allows me to play Planet Coaster without smashing my head against the wall. It’s also just dropped below $100 in Amazon’s Spring Sale.

The Razer Joro isn’t going to suit anyone looking for a heavy-duty writing keyboard. Its low profile keys feel fantastic for gaming, but I found fatigue can set in during longer sessions in my review. Still, as a Bluetooth Steam Deck companion there’s nothing else quite like it.

The 65% layout keeps things compact while Razer’s scissor switches make sure key action is springy and energetic. That’s a far cry from the portable keyboards I used to hook up to my iPad, there’s absolutely no sponge to this experience.

That lack of 2.4GHz connection isn’t going to put any of the best gaming keyboards out of their positions on your main PC setup, but with a long-lasting battery and easy Bluetooth switching the Joro is a unique proposition for handheld power-users.

Mine normally lives in a backpack, pulled out with an HDMI cable and dock whenever I’m on the road with my Asus ROG Ally. I’m not a competitive player, but being able to tick through strategy and simulation games with a keyboard to hand whenever I need it is a massive benefit. Paired up with a cheap and cheerful mouse, like the Logitech G305 Lightspeed (now $29.99 at Amazon), it’s a full setup on wheels.

We’re also hunting down all the best Steam Deck accessories, but for more typing options check out the rest of the best wireless gaming keyboards and best hot-swappable keyboards I’ve tested.