IQUNIXReleased 2026

Magi96

77/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
96% ISO-DE1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (84/100)
  • Strong customisability (75/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (50/100)
Score profile

Where the Magi96 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall737569845077
Build quality
73
Customisability
75
Performance
69
Productivity
84
Portability
50
Overall
77
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardISO-DE · ISO
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Magi96 vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Magi96BAROCCO MD770
 IQUNIXMagi96This pageMistelBAROCCO MD770
Overall score77 /100Better76 /100
Build quality73 /10087 /100Better
Performance69 /100Better58 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz1,000 Hz
Mount typeTray MountPlate MountBetter
Case materialAluminumBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes