RedragonReleased 2024

FAYE K685 Pro

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (78/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Portability is the weak point (52/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the FAYE K685 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall626363785267
Build quality
62
Customisability
63
Performance
63
Productivity
78
Portability
52
Overall
67
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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 materialABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions47
Weight1210 g

More specs

Height Mm47 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

FAYE K685 Pro vs AULA Hero 68 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
FAYE K685 ProHero 68 HE
 RedragonFAYE K685 ProThis pageAULAHero 68 HE
Overall score67 /10067 /100
Build quality62 /100Better57 /100
Performance63 /10091 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlasticAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes