Zerodate K61
ZerodateReleased 2025
K61
78/100
60% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (87/100)
- Class-leading performance (84/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
- ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K61 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size60
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Magnetic
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 materialABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight480 g
More specs
Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK61 vs Wooting 60HE v2 Silver
K6160HE v2 Silver
| ZerodateK61This page | Wooting60HE v2 Silver | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 78 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 75 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 84 /100 | 96 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | ABS | ABS · AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
