Newmen GM560 Pro
NewmenReleased 2024
GM560 Pro
96/100
96% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (95/100)
- Class-leading productivity (94/100)
- 8,000 Hz polling rate
- Hot-swappable switches
- Portability is the weak point (56/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the GM560 Pro wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Magnetic
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate8,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight882 g
More specs
Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGM560 Pro vs Keychron Keychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
GM560 ProKeychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
| NewmenGM560 ProThis page | KeychronKeychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 96 /100 | 96 /100 |
| Build quality | 89 /100 | 91 /100Better |
| Performance | 92 /100Better | 82 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | 8,000 HzBetter | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
