NAPE Aurora 96
NAPEReleased 2026
Aurora 96
100/100
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (100/100)
- Class-leading productivity (97/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Aurora 96 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
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 materialABS
BacklightRGB · White
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowAurora 96 vs Keychron Keychron Q1 HE
Aurora 96Keychron Q1 HE
| NAPEAurora 96This page | KeychronKeychron Q1 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 100 /100 | 100 /100 |
| Build quality | 92 /100Better | 90 /100 |
| Performance | 82 /100 | 100 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
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