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Mechanical Keyboard 
Sound Tests and Reviews

Mechanical keyboards offer a wide range of sound profiles, from deep and thocky to sharp and clicky. Whether you're a gamer, typist, or just a mechanical keyboard enthusiast, the sound of your keyboard matters.
That’s why I’ve tested various mechanical keyboards under identical conditions—so you can hear and compare their true sound profiles before making a decision.

Header Mechanical Keyboards

Why My Mechanical Keyboard Sound Tests Are Reliable

I test every mechanical keyboard using the same setup. This way, you hear the real differences in sound without other variables affecting the results. Many sound tests mix different setups, making it hard to compare—I make sure each test is as fair and accurate as possible.

Mechanical Keyboards Sound Tests & Comparisons

Here, you can listen to sound tests of different mechanical keyboards, from compact 60% layouts to full-size enthusiast boards. Some of the keyboards I’ve tested include:

  • NuPhy Gem80 

  • TKD Cycle7 

  • Owlab Vento 80 

  • Epomaker x AULA F75 

  • Qwertykeys QK65 v2 

Each test includes:
✔ Typing sound test
✔ Close-up shots and keyboard presentation

Are Mechanical Keyboards Right for You?

Mechanical keyboards are great if you:
- Prefer a more satisfying and durable typing experience
- Want customizable switches and keycaps for personal tuning
- Enjoy different sound profiles, from silent to loud and clicky
- Need a keyboard that lasts longer than rubber dome alternatives

FAQ: Mechanical Keyboards

Are mechanical keyboards good for gaming?

Yes! Many gamers prefer mechanical keyboards because they offer faster response times, custom actuation, and more consistent keypresses.

What makes mechanical keyboards better than regular keyboards?

Mechanical keyboards use individual switches instead of rubber domes, offering better durability, a more satisfying feel, and a wider range of sound options.

What’s the best mechanical keyboard for typing?

It depends on your preference!

Are expensive mechanical keyboards worth it?

Higher-end keyboards usually offer better materials, more customization, and improved sound profiles. However, many budget mechanical keyboards also perform well, especially with a few modifications.

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Evoworks Evo75

Case:

Leaf Spring Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

PP

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

2006g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Dye-Sub

PC

Redragon UCAL K673 PRO

Case:

Gasket Mount - Palstic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

826g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

Side-Printed - PBT

PC

Redragon Galatin Pro

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

887g

Layout:

96%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot

PC

Vortex PC66

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1058g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

OEM - PBT - Dye-Sub

Steel

Unicomp Model M

Case:

Plastic

Plate:

Steel

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

1620g

Layout:

100%

Switches:

Clicky

Keycaps:

PBT - Dye-Sub

PC

Redragon Antonium K728 Pro

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

936g

Layout:

80%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Dye-Sub

PC

Redragon Eisa K686 Pro

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

932g

Layout:

96%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Dye-Sub

Flex-Cut - PC

Womier SK71 Pro

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum + Plastic

Plate:

Flex-Cut - PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1314g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

Cherry - PBT Double Shot

Plateless

Moeetech Glitter65 R2 Ultra

Case:

G-Tray 2.0 - Aluminum

Plate:

Plateless

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

1918g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

Aluminum

Glencreag RK104

Case:

Plastic

Plate:

Aluminum

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

1241g

Layout:

104-key

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

ABS - Double Shot - Round

PC

Royal Kludge RK M70

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

936g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

Cherry profile - PBT - Double Shot

PC

Royal Kludge RK M65

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

809g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot

Flex-Cut - PC

iLovBee B87

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

Flex-Cut - PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1062g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

Cherry profile - Double Shot - PBT

Flex-Cut - FR4

Evoworks Evo80

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

Flex-Cut - FR4

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1895g

Layout:

TKL

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

Cherry profile - Dye-Sub PBT

Aluminum

Gamakay TK75-V2

Case:

Gasket-mount - ABS

Plate:

Aluminum

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

849g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Silent Tactile

Keycaps:

Cherry | PBT - Dye-Sub

FR4

TacWorks TAC-P1

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

FR4

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

552g

Layout:

Keypad

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

PC

YUNZII YZ87

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

861g

Layout:

TKL

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | Cherry

Flex-Cut - Aluminum

WhiteFox Eclipse

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

Flex-Cut - Aluminum

Connectivity:

USB + BT

Weight:

729g

Layout:

68%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Dye Sub | Cherry

PC

YUNZII AL75

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1352g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT Double Shot

PC

YUNZII AL66

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1164g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | Cherry

Flex-Cut - PC

XVX M67 JadeStone

Case:

Inner-Gasket - Plastic

Plate:

Flex-Cut - PC

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

606g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

IMD-TECH | OEM

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XVX M87 Pro

Case:

Top-mounting - Plastic

Plate:

---

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1043g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Dye-Sub

Aluminum + PC

Wuque Studio Freya Ultra

Case:

Gasket mount - Aluminum

Plate:

Aluminum + PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

2190g

Layout:

68%

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

Nylon

Womier SK65

Case:

Gasket mount - Aluminum

Plate:

Nylon

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1277g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot

PC

Womier S-K71

Case:

Gasket mount - Aluminum

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1291g

Layout:

68%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

Cherry - Double Shot

Flex-Cut - FR4

VGN VXE75

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

Flex-Cut - FR4

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1586g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | Cherry

PC

Womier G75 Coffee

Case:

PC

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

818g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot - ASA

Aluminum

Vertex Arc60

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

Aluminum

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

1230g

Layout:

60%

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

Aluminum

TMKB T63

Case:

Plastic

Plate:

Aluminum

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

620g

Layout:

60%

Switches:

Clicky

Keycaps:

ABS | OEM

PC

TKD Cycle8

Case:

Gasket Mount Aluminum

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

2032g

Layout:

TKL

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

FR4

TKD Cycle7

Case:

Gasket Mount Aluminum

Plate:

FR4

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

1950g

Layout:

70%

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

Flex-Cut - FR4

TacWorks TAC-K1

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

Flex-Cut - FR4

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1495g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

Aluminum

Skyloong GK96

Case:

Plastic

Plate:

Aluminum

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1060g

Layout:

96%

Switches:

Clicky

Keycaps:

PBT - Dye Sub | GSA

PC

Skyloong GK104 Pro

Case:

Top Gasket - ABS

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1204g

Layout:

---

Switches:

Silent Tactile

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot

Aluminum

Royal Kudge RK100 Carbon

Case:

Plastic

Plate:

Aluminum

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

877g

Layout:

96%

Switches:

Tactile

Keycaps:

ABS - Double Shot | OEM

PC

Royal Kludge RK-H81

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

830g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot

Plastic

Royal Kludge RK Round

Case:

Plastic

Plate:

Plastic

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

681g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

ABS - Double Shot - Retro Round

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Redragon UCAL K673 PRO

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

---

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

909g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT | OEM

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Realforce R2 PFU Limited Edition

Case:

---

Plate:

---

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

---

Layout:

---

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

FR4

Qwertykeys QK75N

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

FR4

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

2045g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

POM

Qwertykeys Neo80

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

POM

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

2216g

Layout:

TKL

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

FR4

Qwertykeys QK65 v2

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

FR4

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1720g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

Carbon Fiber

Owlab Vento 80

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

Carbon Fiber

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

3066g

Layout:

TKL

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

FR4

NuPhy Gem80

Case:

Omni-Mount - Aluminum/PC

Plate:

FR4

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1387g

Layout:

TKL

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

Double Shot - PBT | mSA

Aluminum

Novelkeys NK65 - Olivia edition

Case:

PC

Plate:

Aluminum

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

900g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

ABS - Double Shot | DSS

Aluminum

MonsGeek M6 Alice

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

Aluminum

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

2348g

Layout:

65% Alice-style

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

PC

Monsgeek ICE75

Case:

Gasket Mount - Acrylic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

853g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PC | OSA

Flex-Cut - PC

MCHOSE G75 Pro

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

Flex-Cut - PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

984g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | Cherry

PC

Luminkey80

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1971g

Layout:

80%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot

PC

Luminkey65

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1303g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Dye Sub

PC

Kzzi K98

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1174g

Layout:

98%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | Cherry

PC

Kzzi K75 Pro

Case:

Gaskeyt-mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

909g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Tactile

Keycaps:

PBT - Double shot | OEM

PC

Kzzi K75 Lite

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

824g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | MDA

PC

KiiBOOM Phantom 81 V2

Case:

Gasket-Mount - Acrylic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1418g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PC - UV coating | ESA

Steel

Keydous NJ81

Case:

ABS

Plate:

Steel

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1003g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

Dye-Sub - PBT

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Keychron K8 TKL

Case:

ABS + Aluminum frame

Plate:

---

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

880g

Layout:

TKL

Switches:

Clicky

Keycaps:

ABS

SPCC

Kemove K98 1980 series

Case:

ABS

Plate:

SPCC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1428g

Layout:

90%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot

Steel

Kemove K68

Case:

Plastic

Plate:

Steel

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

647g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | Low-Profile

FR4

IQUNIX Super Ardbeg 65

Case:

Tray mount - Aluminum

Plate:

FR4

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1347g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot

FR4

IQUNIX Super 1+1 TKL

Case:

Gasket mount + Aluminum

Plate:

FR4

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1840g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT | Cherry

PC

Infiverse INFI75

Case:

Gasket Mount - "Plastic-Metal"

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1105g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot

PC

GravaStar Mercury K1

Case:

Skeletal Aluminum frame

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1072g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | Cherry

Flex-Cut - PC

Fl-Esports OG87

Case:

Flex-Cut PC

Plate:

Flex-Cut - PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1117g

Layout:

TKL

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Dye Sub | Cherry

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FirstBlood B6 Macro Pad

Case:

Acrylic

Plate:

---

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

137g

Layout:

Keypad

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PC | SA

PC

Epomaker x AULA F75

Case:

Leaf-Spring Gasket - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

992g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | Cherry

Flex-Cut - PC

Epomaker TH80 Pro V2

Case:

Gasket Mount - ABS

Plate:

Flex-Cut - PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

854g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | ASA

PC

Epomaker Shadow-X

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

916g

Layout:

70%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | ASA

Flex-Cut - PC

Epomaker Shadow-S

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plasti

Plate:

Flex-Cut - PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

929g

Layout:

TKL

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Dye Sub

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Epomaker Pastel64 Kit

Case:

Stacked acrylic

Plate:

---

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

803g

Layout:

60%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

---

Steel

Epomaker EK68

Case:

Plastic

Plate:

Steel

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

822g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | OEM

PC

Epomaker Aura75 Kit

Case:

ABS

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

948g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

Aluminum

Dustsilver D84 Blue Pink Milkshake

Case:

Top Mount - Plastic

Plate:

Aluminum

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

988g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Dye Sub | KDA

Aluminum

Gamdias Hermes M4 Hybrid

Case:

Plastic base + Aluminum top

Plate:

Aluminum

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

582g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

OEM

Aluminum

Drop Signature Cyber Moon

Case:

Aluminum

Plate:

Aluminum

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

1793g

Layout:

TKL

Switches:

Tactile

Keycaps:

ABS - Double Shot | MT3

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Drop ALT High-Profile V1

Case:

Aluminum

Plate:

---

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

1276g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

Tactile

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | OEM

Steel

Discord TKL

Case:

Plastic

Plate:

Steel

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

990g

Layout:

TKL

Switches:

Clicky

Keycaps:

ABS - Double Shot

PC

GamaKay SN75

Case:

Gasket Mount - Acrylic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

891g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

---

Keycaps:

---

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Dareu EK75 Pro

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

---

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

709g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot

---

Dareu A98 Pro II Neon

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

---

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1253g

Layout:

1800

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

Tri-color Injection

PC

Dareu A104 Pro

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

996g

Layout:

100%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | Cherry

Aluminum

Corsair K65 RGB Mini

Case:

ABS

Plate:

Aluminum

Connectivity:

USB

Weight:

560g

Layout:

60%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | OEM

FR4

Cerakey Nada 65 Panda

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

FR4

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

921g

Layout:

65%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

Alumina Ceramic | Cherry

PC

AULA F98 Pro

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1050g

Layout:

96%

Switches:

Tactile

Keycaps:

PC | GDA

PC

GamaKay LK75

Case:

Top Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1133g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT | MDA

PC

Akko Black&Cyan 5075B Plus

Case:

Gasket Mount - Plastic

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

941g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot | ASA

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Ajazz AKP846

Case:

Gasket Mount - ABS

Plate:

---

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

1123g

Layout:

75%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot

PC

Ajazz AC100

Case:

Gasket Mount - Aluminum

Plate:

PC

Connectivity:

USB + 2.4GHz + BT

Weight:

2210g

Layout:

98%

Switches:

Linear

Keycaps:

PBT - Double Shot

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