Hexgears Gemini Dawn
HexgearsReleased 2023
Gemini Dawn
67/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Strong performance (75/100)
- Strong customisability (70/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (60/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Gemini Dawn wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate 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
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGemini Dawn vs AULA Hero 68 HE
Gemini DawnHero 68 HE
| HexgearsGemini DawnThis page | AULAHero 68 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67 /100 | 67 /100 |
| Build quality | 62 /100Better | 57 /100 |
| Performance | 75 /100 | 91 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Plate MountBetter | — |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
