XinmengReleased 2024

M71 V2

70/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (89/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (80/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (44/100)
Score profile

Where the M71 V2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall696744808970
Build quality
69
Customisability
67
Performance
44
Productivity
80
Portability
89
Overall
70
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4600 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions31
Weight1300 g

More specs

Height Mm31 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

M71 V2 vs Wooting 60HE+

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
M71 V260HE+
 XinmengM71 V2This pageWooting60HE+
Overall score70 /10070 /100
Build quality69 /100Better62 /100
Performance44 /10085 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterTray Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterABS
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes