MKReleased 2023

LowKey70

71/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (84/100)
  • Strong customisability (76/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the LowKey70 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall677665768471
Build quality
67
Customisability
76
Performance
65
Productivity
76
Portability
84
Overall
71
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery2000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

LowKey70 vs Vortex Tab 75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
LowKey70Tab 75
 MKLowKey70This pageVortexTab 75
Overall score71 /10071 /100
Build quality67 /100Better64 /100
Performance65 /10071 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typePlate MountPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes