HexReleased 2022

Keyboards HEX 3C V2

61/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
60% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Strong customisability (70/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Productivity is the weak point (43/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Keyboards HEX 3C V2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall647052436661
Build quality
64
Customisability
70
Performance
52
Productivity
43
Portability
66
Overall
61
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size60
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
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 materialAluminum · Polycarbonate
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Keyboards HEX 3C V2 vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Keyboards HEX 3C V2HUAN63 HE
 HexKeyboards HEX 3C V2This pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score61 /10064 /100Better
Build quality64 /10064 /100Better
Performance52 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminum · PolycarbonateBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes