RAE Aurum
RAEReleased 2026
Aurum
77/100
60% WorkmanHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (88/100)
- Class-leading build quality (83/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (55/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Aurum wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size60
StandardWorkman · Colemak
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
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
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Weight1600 g
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowAurum vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770
AurumBAROCCO MD770
| RAEAurumThis page | MistelBAROCCO MD770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77 /100Better | 76 /100 |
| Build quality | 83 /100 | 87 /100Better |
| Performance | 55 /100 | 58 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
