Mechboards The Corne
MechboardsReleased 2026
The Corne
73/100
Other ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (83/100)
- Class-leading portability (80/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Productivity is the weak point (59/100)
- ABS · Acrylic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the The Corne wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout sizeOther
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS · Acrylic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowThe Corne vs Wooting 80HE
The Corne80HE
| MechboardsThe CorneThis page | Wooting80HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73 /100 | 73 /100 |
| Build quality | 70 /100Better | 68 /100 |
| Performance | 61 /100 | 94 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | ABS · AcrylicBetter | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
