Swagkeys Transition Lite
SwagkeysReleased 2024
Transition Lite
71/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Strong build quality (75/100)
- Strong productivity (72/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (52/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Transition Lite wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
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 materialPolycarbonate
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions17
Weight1000 g
More specs
Height Mm17 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowTransition Lite vs Vortex Tab 75
Transition LiteTab 75
| SwagkeysTransition LiteThis page | VortexTab 75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71 /100 | 71 /100 |
| Build quality | 75 /100Better | 64 /100 |
| Performance | 52 /100 | 71 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | PolycarbonateBetter | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
