MachenikeReleased 2022

KT68

60/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (89/100)
  • Strong productivity (76/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (42/100)
  • Metal · Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the KT68 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall427647768960
Build quality
42
Customisability
76
Performance
47
Productivity
76
Portability
89
Overall
60
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
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
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialMetal · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions49
Weight900 g

More specs

Height Mm49 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

KT68 vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
KT68HUAN63 HE
 MachenikeKT68This pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score60 /10064 /100Better
Build quality42 /10064 /100Better
Performance47 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialMetal · PlasticBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes