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Gizmo Engineering GK6

78/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
Numpad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (85/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (80/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Gizmo Engineering GK6 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall728065857778
Build quality
72
Customisability
80
Performance
65
Productivity
85
Portability
77
Overall
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsOrtholinear
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
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 materialSteel · Aluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions31
Weight810 g

More specs

Height Mm31 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Gizmo Engineering GK6 vs Wooting 60HE v2 Silver

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Gizmo Engineering GK660HE v2 Silver
 AposGizmo Engineering GK6This pageWooting60HE v2 Silver
Overall score78 /10080 /100Better
Build quality72 /10079 /100Better
Performance65 /10096 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typePlate MountBetter
Case materialSteel · AluminumABS · Aluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes