Mechboards MBUK Macro Pad Kit
MechboardsReleased 2021
MBUK Macro Pad Kit
71/100
Macropad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Strong customisability (78/100)
- Strong build quality (70/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (53/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the MBUK Macro Pad Kit wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout sizeMacropad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsOrtholinear
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMBUK Macro Pad Kit vs Vortex Tab 75
MBUK Macro Pad KitTab 75
| MechboardsMBUK Macro Pad KitThis page | VortexTab 75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71 /100 | 71 /100 |
| Build quality | 70 /100Better | 64 /100 |
| Performance | 53 /100 | 71 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | — | PlasticBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
