Machenike AIR50
MachenikeReleased 2023
AIR50
94/100
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (94/100)
- Class-leading customisability (92/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the AIR50 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery1600 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions23
Weight456 g
More specs
Height Mm23 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowAIR50 vs Corsair K70 MAX
AIR50K70 MAX
| MachenikeAIR50This page | CorsairK70 MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 94 /100 | 94 /100 |
| Build quality | 86 /100 | 87 /100Better |
| Performance | 81 /100 | 85 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
