IDOBAOReleased 2024

ICE

74/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (90/100)
  • Strong portability (75/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (49/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the ICE wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall709049727574
Build quality
70
Customisability
90
Performance
49
Productivity
72
Portability
75
Overall
74
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket 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 materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

ICE vs MCHOSE Ace 60 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
ICEAce 60 Pro
 IDOBAOICEThis pageMCHOSEAce 60 Pro
Overall score74 /10074 /100
Build quality70 /10079 /100Better
Performance49 /10056 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumAluminum · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes