MelGeek Modern97
MelGeekReleased 2024
Modern97
77/100
90% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading performance (90/100)
- Class-leading customisability (78/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (54/100)
- ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Modern97 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size90
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB · North-Face · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions143
Weight990 g
More specs
Height Mm143 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowModern97 vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770
Modern97BAROCCO MD770
| MelGeekModern97This page | MistelBAROCCO MD770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77 /100Better | 76 /100 |
| Build quality | 69 /100 | 87 /100Better |
| Performance | 90 /100Better | 58 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | ABS | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
