MelGeekReleased 2024

Made68 HE

64/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (89/100)
  • Strong portability (74/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (58/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Made68 HE wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall586389607464
Build quality
58
Customisability
63
Performance
89
Productivity
60
Portability
74
Overall
64
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Magnetic
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTray Mount
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

Case materialABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Made68 HE vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Made68 HEHUAN63 HE
 MelGeekMade68 HEThis pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score64 /10064 /100
Build quality58 /10064 /100Better
Performance89 /100Better84 /100
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeTray MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialABSBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes