RedragonReleased 2024

EISA K686 Pro SE

66/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
90% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (71/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Portability is the weak point (49/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the EISA K686 Pro SE wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall656267714966
Build quality
65
Customisability
62
Performance
67
Productivity
71
Portability
49
Overall
66
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size90
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

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

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions60
Weight1200 g

More specs

Height Mm60 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

EISA K686 Pro SE vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
EISA K686 Pro SEApex Pro Mini
 RedragonEISA K686 Pro SEThis pageSteelSeriesApex Pro Mini
Overall score66 /10066 /100
Build quality65 /100Better56 /100
Performance67 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlasticMetalBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes