GravaStarReleased 2024

Mercury K1

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (92/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the Mercury K1 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall686466679267
Build quality
68
Customisability
64
Performance
66
Productivity
67
Portability
92
Overall
67
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
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
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions46
Weight1080 g

More specs

Height Mm46 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Mercury K1 vs AULA Hero 68 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Mercury K1Hero 68 HE
 GravaStarMercury K1This pageAULAHero 68 HE
Overall score67 /10067 /100
Build quality68 /100Better57 /100
Performance66 /10091 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes