VortexReleased 2023

Multix 87 Spring

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (72/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Portability is the weak point (59/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Multix 87 Spring wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall656763725967
Build quality
65
Customisability
67
Performance
63
Productivity
72
Portability
59
Overall
67
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
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

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightSouth-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Multix 87 Spring vs AULA Hero 68 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Multix 87 SpringHero 68 HE
 VortexMultix 87 SpringThis pageAULAHero 68 HE
Overall score67 /10067 /100
Build quality65 /100Better57 /100
Performance63 /10091 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typePlate MountBetter
Case materialPlasticAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes