X-Bows X Bows Crystal
X-BowsReleased 2025
X Bows Crystal
64/100
70% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (79/100)
- Strong customisability (73/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Build quality is the weak point (54/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the X Bows Crystal wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size70
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsAlice
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAcrylic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowX Bows Crystal vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE
X Bows CrystalHUAN63 HE
| X-BowsX Bows CrystalThis page | WLMOUSEHUAN63 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64 /100 | 64 /100 |
| Build quality | 54 /100 | 64 /100Better |
| Performance | 64 /100 | 84 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | AcrylicBetter | Magnesium |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
