KtechsReleased 2023

Arc60

65/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
60% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Strong portability (76/100)
  • Strong productivity (69/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (57/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Arc60 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall676157697665
Build quality
67
Customisability
61
Performance
57
Productivity
69
Portability
76
Overall
65
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size60
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions31

More specs

Height Mm31 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Arc60 vs Varmilo VA87M Beijing Opera

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Arc60VA87M Beijing Opera
 KtechsArc60This pageVarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera
Overall score65 /10065 /100
Build quality67 /100Better56 /100
Performance57 /10076 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes