Fantech is releasing yet one more mechanical keyboard to their Maxfit collection of keyboards. The brand new keyboard is known as Maxfit6, and whereas it definitely matches the overall design language of the collection, it comes a key differentiator – QMK and VIA compatibility. It might have been good to create a brand new keyboard collection to drive residence the differentiator of QMK and VIA compatibility, however it’s referred to as Maxfit6 resulting from its 65% structure. The Maxfit6 retails for US$53, and you should use the code ‘TECHJIO‘ to get 10% off the retail value.
Unboxing
Here’s what one can find the field:
- Maxfit6 keyboard
- 2.4G dongle
- Sort-C cable
- 2-in-1 Keycap/Change Puller
- Non-accented keycaps
- Fast begin information
- Spare switches
Construct high quality and design
The Maxfit6 is a completely assembled keyboard that is available in two color choices – (1) black, or (2) white. The unit I’ve is the black variant. The case is product of plastic which retains it light-weight however doesn’t really feel low-cost or hole. The general design is clear all through, reflective by its black keycaps on black case color scheme with a pop of color coming from two polycarbonate accent keys in pink.
If you happen to want a cleaner look of full-black, you may at all times swap out the accent keys with the included black keycaps. Because the Maxfit6 is a gaming keyboard, it has RGB backlight and so they do create a really good glow below the double-shot PBT keycaps. The keycaps will not be shine-through, so the LED presents a smooth underglow.
For switches, you may select between two sorts – (1) linear [white], and (2) tactile [brown]. Fantech didn’t launch any specs concerning the burden of the switches, however primarily based of finger really feel it’s most likely round 55-62g of bottom-out weight for the linear switches.
The USB-C port is situated on the left-hand facet of the Maxfit6, housed alongside the on/off swap and a Mac/Win swap. The two.4GHz USB dongle is cleverly saved within the the keyboard, hidden below the metallic Maxfit badge.
Typing acoustics & expertise
Maxfit6 makes use of a gasket mount which generally presents a much less agency backside out when in comparison with conventional tray mount keyboards. The implementation of the gasket mount on the creates a relatively smooth and bouncy typing really feel particularly in case you are heavy typer. Acoustics smart, the Maxfit6 has a delightful creamy sound that provides the favored thock profile however nonetheless retaining some clack to not sound too one-sided. You may take a hear within the video beneath:
The pre-lubed plate-mounted stabilizers carry out nicely, with solely the spacebar probably sounding barely hole. However apart from that, there aren’t any keys which I really feel are rattly or ticking. The PCB is hot-swappable supporting each 3-pin and 5-pin switches, so it permits you to change the switches into one thing else sooner or later.
Connectivity and battery
Maxfit6 helps three modes of connectivity – (1) wired through USB, (2) Bluetooth 5.0, and (3) 2.4GHz wi-fi. I like that there’s a bodily swap to toggle between macOS or Home windows keyboard use, and it’s good that it caters to each forms of customers. No further Mac modifier keys given within the field although.
And eventually, Fantech is utilizing VIA as the primary software program for the keyboard. No extra singular software program to be downloaded for each totally different product. You’d should obtain the JSON file from Fantech and add it to VIA to ensure that the software program to acknowledge the keyboard.
As for battery life, you may stand up to 200 hours when you don’t allow RGB lighting. However in case you are sucker for RGB backlight then the battery life can come down drastically to twenty hours. You should utilize the keyboard shortcut Fn + Backspace to see the present battery lifetime of the Maxfit6 – keys 1 to 10 will gentle up accordingly to point 10% to 100% ranges in each Bluetooth or 2.4GHz mode.
Conclusion
For USD$53, the Maxfit6 is a good price range keyboard that comes has QMK and VIA compatibility for consumer customisations and is light-weight sufficient to hold round. Maxfit6 can be supreme for people who journey with a keyboard or for many who merely need an inexpensive 65% that performs nicely all spherical. However after all, do get a greater deal for your self by utilizing the code ‘TECHJIO‘ to get 10% off the retail value.
