Redragon HORUS K618
RedragonReleased 2021
HORUS K618
88/100
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (89/100)
- Class-leading performance (81/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (53/100)
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeBottom Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery1900 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions17
Weight725 g
More specs
Height Mm17 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowHORUS K618 vs Varmilo MA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
HORUS K618MA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
| RedragonHORUS K618This page | VarmiloMA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 88 /100 | 88 /100 |
| Build quality | 80 /100Better | 74 /100 |
| Performance | 81 /100Better | 75 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Bottom Mount | Plate Mount |
| Case material | Plastic | Wood · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
