ATTACKReleased 2024

SHARK AttackShark K85

68/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (83/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Performance is the weak point (46/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the SHARK AttackShark K85 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall636746836368
Build quality
63
Customisability
67
Performance
46
Productivity
83
Portability
63
Overall
68
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesMagnetic
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
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight780 g

More specs

Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

SHARK AttackShark K85 vs WLMouse Ying75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
SHARK AttackShark K85Ying75
 ATTACKSHARK AttackShark K85This pageWLMouseYing75
Overall score68 /10069 /100Better
Build quality63 /100Better61 /100
Performance46 /10086 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterCarbon Fiber
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes