TEX Keyboards Shinobi
TEXReleased 2025
Keyboards Shinobi
76/100
ISO-UK · ISO · ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (88/100)
- Strong productivity (74/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (46/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Keyboards Shinobi wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
StandardISO-UK · ISO · ANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate 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 materialPlastic · ABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions33
Weight1200 g
More specs
Height Mm33 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKeyboards Shinobi vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770
Keyboards ShinobiBAROCCO MD770
| TEXKeyboards ShinobiThis page | MistelBAROCCO MD770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76 /100 | 76 /100 |
| Build quality | 73 /100 | 87 /100Better |
| Performance | 51 /100 | 58 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Plate Mount |
| Case material | Plastic · ABS | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
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