ACGAMReleased 2023

C68

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (90/100)
  • Strong customisability (76/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (56/100)
Score profile

Where the C68 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall567671729067
Build quality
56
Customisability
76
Performance
71
Productivity
72
Portability
90
Overall
67
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialSilicone
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions80
Weight1600 g

More specs

Height Mm80 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

C68 vs AULA Hero 68 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
C68Hero 68 HE
 ACGAMC68This pageAULAHero 68 HE
Overall score67 /10067 /100
Build quality56 /10057 /100Better
Performance71 /10091 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount type
Case materialSiliconeAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes