Vortex Model M SSK WK
VortexReleased 2024
Model M SSK WK
90/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (93/100)
- Class-leading productivity (90/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Model M SSK WK wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket 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 · ABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowModel M SSK WK vs Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury
Model M SSK WKHuntsman Mini Mercury
| VortexModel M SSK WKThis page | RazerHuntsman Mini Mercury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 90 /100 | 90 /100 |
| Build quality | 85 /100 | 86 /100Better |
| Performance | 81 /100Better | 49 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | — |
| Case material | Aluminum · ABS | Aluminum · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
