MechboardsReleased 2021

kingly keys RoMac

85/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
Macropad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (90/100)
  • Class-leading build quality (86/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the kingly keys RoMac wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall869066766785
Build quality
86
Customisability
90
Performance
66
Productivity
76
Portability
67
Overall
85
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeMacropad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsOrtholinear
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePCB 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 materialAcrylic
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

kingly keys RoMac vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
kingly keys RoMacKeychron K1 Max
 Mechboardskingly keys RoMacThis pageKeychronKeychron K1 Max
Overall score85 /10085 /100
Build quality86 /100Better80 /100
Performance66 /10081 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWireless + wiredBetter
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typePCB MountPCB Mount
Case materialAcrylicABS · Aluminum · PlasticBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes