KEEBDReleased 2022

Treadstone48

74/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
50% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading build quality (78/100)
  • Strong customisability (78/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (48/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Treadstone48 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall787848586274
Build quality
78
Customisability
78
Performance
48
Productivity
58
Portability
62
Overall
74
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size50
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile
Hot-swappableYes
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 · Metal · Plastic
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Treadstone48 vs MCHOSE Ace 60 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Treadstone48Ace 60 Pro
 KEEBDTreadstone48This pageMCHOSEAce 60 Pro
Overall score74 /10074 /100
Build quality78 /10079 /100Better
Performance48 /10056 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount type
Case materialAcrylic · Metal · PlasticAluminum · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes