Vortex Cypher Split
VortexReleased 2023
Cypher Split
97/100
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (99/100)
- Class-leading productivity (98/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Cypher Split wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit Spacebar
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate 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 materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowCypher Split vs Keychron Keychron Q6 Max
Cypher SplitKeychron Q6 Max
| VortexCypher SplitThis page | KeychronKeychron Q6 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 97 /100 | 97 /100 |
| Build quality | 89 /100 | 90 /100Better |
| Performance | 91 /100Better | 82 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
