Vortex Core Plus
VortexReleased 2025
Core Plus
68/100
40% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (87/100)
- Strong productivity (76/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (46/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Core Plus wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size40
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
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 materialAluminum
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowCore Plus vs WLMouse Ying75
Core PlusYing75
| VortexCore PlusThis page | WLMouseYing75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68 /100 | 69 /100Better |
| Build quality | 70 /100Better | 61 /100 |
| Performance | 46 /100 | 86 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | Carbon Fiber |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
