Best Hot-Swappable Mechanical Keyboards in 2021
In this guide we will be looking at the best mechanical keyboards with hot-swap switches.
TL:DR - Best Hot-Swappable Mechanical Keyboards
- Drop SHIFT
- Drop CTRL
- Drop ALT
- Glorious GMMK Compact
- Glorious GMMK Full Size
- Glorious GMMK Tenkeyless
- Keychron K6 Hot Swappable
- Keychron K8 Hot Swappable
Drop SHIFT
- 99 keys
- Anodized, CNC-machined aluminum frame
- Custom PCB with QMK firmware
- Hot-swap switch sockets
- Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers
- Cherry MX, Kaihua, or Halo switches
- Doubleshot PBT shine-through keycaps
- Floating key design
- Dual USB-C connectors
- RGB LED indicator lights for Capslock, Numlock, and Scroll lock
- PCB compatible with plate-mount switches only
Drop CTRL
- 87 keys
- Anodized CNC-machined aluminum frame
- 6º case angle
- Custom PCB
- Hot-swap switch sockets
- QMK firmware
- Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers
- Cherry MX, Kaihua, or Halo switches
- Doubleshot PBT shine-through keycaps
- High-profile design
- Dual USB-C connectors
- PCB compatible with plate-mount switches only
Drop ALT
- 67 keys
- Anodized CNC machined aluminum frame
- Custom PCB
- Hot-swap switch sockets
- QMK firmware & Keyboard Configurator
- Plate-mounted Cherry-style stabilizers
- Cherry MX, Kaihua, or Halo switches
- Doubleshot PBT shine-through keycaps
- Floating key design
- Dual USB-C connectors
- PCB compatible with plate-mount switches only
Glorious GMMK Compact
- 100% Anti-Ghosting
- N-Key Rollover: NKRO/6KRO
- Polling Rate: 1000 Hz
- Backlight: 16.8 colors RGB LED
- 3-pin, plate mounted Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Zeal switch compatible
Glorious GMMK Full Size
- 100% Anti-Ghosting
- N-Key Rollover: NKRO/6KRO
- Polling Rate: 1000 Hz
- Backlight: 16.8 colors RGB LED
- 3-pin, plate mounted Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Zeal switch compatible
Glorious GMMK Tenkeyless
- 100% Anti-Ghosting
- N-Key Rollover: NKRO/6KRO
- Polling Rate: 1000 Hz
- Backlight: 16.8 colors RGB LED
- 3-pin, plate mounted Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Zeal switch compatible
Keychron K6 Hot Swappable
- Bluetooth 5.1 Wireless
- Supports 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches
Keychron K8 Hot Swappable
- Bluetooth 5.1 Wireless
- Supports 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches