X-Bows X Bows Knight
X-BowsReleased 2026
X Bows Knight
78/100
ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (88/100)
- Class-leading build quality (80/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (44/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the X Bows Knight wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear · Silent
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 materialAluminum
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowX Bows Knight vs Wooting 60HE v2 Silver
X Bows Knight60HE v2 Silver
| X-BowsX Bows KnightThis page | Wooting60HE v2 Silver | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 78 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 80 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 52 /100 | 96 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum | ABS · Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
