Vortex Multix 87
VortexReleased 2023
Multix 87
70/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (79/100)
- Strong customisability (71/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (56/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Multix 87 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 typesTactile · Linear · Clicky · 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
BacklightSouth-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMultix 87 vs Wooting 60HE+
Multix 8760HE+
| VortexMultix 87This page | Wooting60HE+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70 /100 | 70 /100 |
| Build quality | 65 /100Better | 62 /100 |
| Performance | 68 /100 | 85 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Plate MountBetter | Tray Mount |
| Case material | Plastic | ABS |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
