DygmaReleased 2024

Defy

64/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (83/100)
  • Strong productivity (75/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (48/100)
Score profile

Where the Defy wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall486483755864
Build quality
48
Customisability
64
Performance
83
Productivity
75
Portability
58
Overall
64
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4740 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic · Aluminum
Keycap materialABS · PBT
BacklightRGB · White
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions35
Weight1000 g

More specs

Height Mm35 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Defy vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
DefyHUAN63 HE
 DygmaDefyThis pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score64 /10064 /100
Build quality48 /10064 /100Better
Performance83 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlastic · AluminumBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes