DarmosharkReleased 2024

KT68Z

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

  • Strong performance (73/100)
  • Strong portability (70/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Productivity is the weak point (56/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the KT68Z wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall605773567060
Build quality
60
Customisability
57
Performance
73
Productivity
56
Portability
70
Overall
60
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
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
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight1298 g

More specs

Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

KT68Z vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
KT68ZHUAN63 HE
 DarmosharkKT68ZThis pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score60 /10064 /100Better
Build quality60 /10064 /100Better
Performance73 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes