MechboardsReleased 2021

NIBBLE

71/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Strong customisability (78/100)
  • Strong build quality (70/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (53/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the NIBBLE wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall707853535971
Build quality
70
Customisability
78
Performance
53
Productivity
53
Portability
59
Overall
71
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI · ISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePCB 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 materialAcrylic · Plastic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

NIBBLE vs Vortex Tab 75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
NIBBLETab 75
 MechboardsNIBBLEThis pageVortexTab 75
Overall score71 /10071 /100
Build quality70 /100Better64 /100
Performance53 /10071 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWireless + wiredBetter
Polling rate
Mount typePCB MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAcrylic · PlasticBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes