HyekuReleased 2022

Y

64/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (76/100)
  • Strong customisability (69/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (49/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Y wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall536949765664
Build quality
53
Customisability
69
Performance
49
Productivity
76
Portability
56
Overall
64
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery5000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Y vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
YHUAN63 HE
 HyekuYThis pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score64 /10064 /100
Build quality53 /10064 /100Better
Performance49 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialPlasticBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes