MachenikeReleased 2023

CK600

79/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (78/100)
  • Strong performance (77/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (51/100)
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the CK600 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall516477785563
Build quality
51
Customisability
64
Performance
77
Productivity
78
Portability
55
Overall
63
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight1220 g

More specs

Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

CK600 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
CK600STARS80 V2
 MachenikeCK600This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score63 /10080 /100Better
Build quality51 /10079 /100Better
Performance77 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialABSAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes