QwertykeysReleased 2026

Ergo

85/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
Numpad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (91/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (89/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the Ergo wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall818970889185
Build quality
81
Customisability
89
Performance
70
Productivity
88
Portability
91
Overall
85
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsAlice
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery2200 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightSouth-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight1000 g

More specs

Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Ergo vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
ErgoKeychron K1 Max
 QwertykeysErgoThis pageKeychronKeychron K1 Max
Overall score85 /10085 /100
Build quality81 /100Better80 /100
Performance70 /10081 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPCB Mount
Case materialAluminumABS · Aluminum · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes