KataaaReleased 2025

Model VI

68/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (85/100)
  • Strong build quality (72/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (48/100)
  • Plastic · Steel case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Model VI wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall726848638568
Build quality
72
Customisability
68
Performance
48
Productivity
63
Portability
85
Overall
68
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
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 materialPlastic · Steel
Keycap materialABS
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions28
Weight770 g

More specs

Height Mm28 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Model VI vs WLMouse Ying75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Model VIYing75
 KataaaModel VIThis pageWLMouseYing75
Overall score68 /10069 /100Better
Build quality72 /100Better61 /100
Performance48 /10086 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlastic · SteelBetterCarbon Fiber
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes