MX Board 6.0
2016UnverifiedUltra-slim aluminum flagship from the original switch maker, tuned for esports
Launch price $179Today $159
Then vs. now
7049The frontier has moved: down 21 points since 2016.
View as table
| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Typing feel | 87 | 73 |
| Build | 86 | 72 |
| Connectivity | 50 | 28 |
| Features | 68 | 35 |
| Customisation | 62 | 42 |
| Value | 65 | 41 |
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Why the MX Board 6.0 stands out
Where it beats the average keyboard in its class.
Actuation PointBest in class
1.2mm
49% less than the 2 average
Weight
990g
57% more than the 631 average
Specifications
Switches
- Switch Type
- Cherry MX Speed Silver
- Actuation Force
- 45g
- Actuation Point
- 1.2mm
- Hot-Swappable
- No
Build
- Frame Material
- Brushed aluminum
- Weight
- 990g
- N-Key Rollover
- Yes (USB)
Connectivity
- Interface
- USB-A wired
- Polling Rate
- 1000Hz
Features
- Backlight
- Red LED
- Realtime Anti-Ghosting
- Yes
- Onboard Profiles
- None
Compare with
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Das KeyboardDas Keyboard 4 Professional
2014Understated all-metal mechanical keyboard aimed at professionals
6641$149
BlackWidow Chroma
2014First full per-key RGB mechanical gaming keyboard
7649$99.99
FC900R PD
2016Minimalist full-size board renowned for premium PBT keycaps and stock stabilizers
6947$139