QwertykeysReleased 2025

QK101

90/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
100% ANSI4,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading build quality (91/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (86/100)
  • 4,000 Hz polling rate
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the QK101 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall918678826290
Build quality
91
Customisability
86
Performance
78
Productivity
82
Portability
62
Overall
90
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size100
StandardANSI · ISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate4,000 Hz
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialCopper · Aluminum
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions50
Weight2000 g

More specs

Height Mm50 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

QK101 vs Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
QK101Huntsman Mini Mercury
 QwertykeysQK101This pageRazerHuntsman Mini Mercury
Overall score90 /10090 /100
Build quality91 /100Better86 /100
Performance78 /100Better49 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate4,000 HzBetter1,000 Hz
Mount typeTop MountBetter
Case materialCopper · AluminumAluminum · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes