Vortex Keyboards Cypher
VortexReleased 2025
Keyboards Cypher
73/100
Numpad ISO-DEHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Strong build quality (75/100)
- Strong productivity (74/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (53/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Keyboards Cypher wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout sizeNumpad
StandardISO-DE · ISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
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 materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKeyboards Cypher vs Wooting 80HE
Keyboards Cypher80HE
| VortexKeyboards CypherThis page | Wooting80HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73 /100 | 73 /100 |
| Build quality | 75 /100Better | 68 /100 |
| Performance | 53 /100 | 94 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
