MCHOSEReleased 2023

K99

65/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (76/100)
  • Strong performance (72/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (57/100)
Score profile

Where the K99 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall575972766365
Build quality
57
Customisability
59
Performance
72
Productivity
76
Portability
63
Overall
65
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery6000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions30
Weight1200 g

More specs

Height Mm30 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

K99 vs Varmilo VA87M Beijing Opera

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K99VA87M Beijing Opera
 MCHOSEK99This pageVarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera
Overall score65 /10065 /100
Build quality57 /100Better56 /100
Performance72 /10076 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes