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Magger68 Ultra

65/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (90/100)
  • Strong portability (74/100)
  • 8,000 Hz polling rate
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • Build quality is the weak point (61/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Magger68 Ultra wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall616490617465
Build quality
61
Customisability
64
Performance
90
Productivity
61
Portability
74
Overall
65
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
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
Polling rate8,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions17
Weight1150 g

More specs

Height Mm17 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Magger68 Ultra vs Varmilo VA87M Beijing Opera

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Magger68 UltraVA87M Beijing Opera
 LUMINKEYMagger68 UltraThis pageVarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera
Overall score65 /10065 /100
Build quality61 /100Better56 /100
Performance90 /100Better76 /100
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typePlate MountBetter
Case materialAluminumBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes