FirstbloodReleased 2023

B6

97/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
Macropad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (100/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (98/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (58/100)
Score profile

Where the B6 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall8910091985897
Build quality
89
Customisability
100
Performance
91
Productivity
98
Portability
58
Overall
97
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeMacropad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery600 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAcrylic
Keycap materialPC
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions30
Weight296 g

More specs

Height Mm30 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

B6 vs Keychron Keychron Q6 Max

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
B6Keychron Q6 Max
 FirstbloodB6This pageKeychronKeychron Q6 Max
Overall score97 /10097 /100
Build quality89 /10090 /100Better
Performance91 /100Better82 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAcrylicAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes