RedragonReleased 2024

PENUMBRA K687 Pro

70/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (79/100)
  • Strong portability (75/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Customisability is the weak point (62/100)
Score profile

Where the PENUMBRA K687 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall736279717570
Build quality
73
Customisability
62
Performance
79
Productivity
71
Portability
75
Overall
70
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

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

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions43
Weight1800 g

More specs

Height Mm43 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

PENUMBRA K687 Pro vs Wooting 60HE+

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
PENUMBRA K687 Pro60HE+
 RedragonPENUMBRA K687 ProThis pageWooting60HE+
Overall score70 /10070 /100
Build quality73 /100Better62 /100
Performance79 /10085 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterTray Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterABS
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes