Wuque StudioReleased 2021

Ikki68 Aurora

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

  • Strong build quality (76/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Performance is the weak point (47/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Ikki68 Aurora wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall765747606665
Build quality
76
Customisability
57
Performance
47
Productivity
60
Portability
66
Overall
65
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit Backspace
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 materialPolycarbonate · Aluminum · Plastic
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions23
Weight1150 g

More specs

Height Mm23 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Ikki68 Aurora vs Varmilo VA87M Beijing Opera

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Ikki68 AuroraVA87M Beijing Opera
 Wuque StudioIkki68 AuroraThis pageVarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera
Overall score65 /10065 /100
Build quality76 /100Better56 /100
Performance47 /10076 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialPolycarbonate · Aluminum · PlasticBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes