The SIX5 by RiftKeys is a 65% mechanical keyboard featuring a unique blend of acrylic and aluminum design. It offers a 5° typing angle, gasket mount, and a choice of FR4, aluminum, or carbon plates. With customizable options and group buys, this keyboard offers versatility and style for enthusiasts.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Community members are excited about the design and look of the keyboard."
"Several users expressed strong interest in purchasing the keyboard."
"Positive remarks on the unique combination of acrylic and aluminum materials."
"The aesthetic appeal, especially the cute numpad, received compliments."
Negative (4)
"Concerns raised about a name association with a controversial figure."
"Critique of the initial post's style and organization."
"User expressed dissatisfaction with potential functionality of the numpad design."
"Reports of abandonment and issues relating to project support were mentioned."
Suggestions (3)
Consider changing the logo to avoid similarity with another brand.
Requests for more layout options and PCB compatibility.
Ideas for an RGB version and additional enter key functionality on the numpad.
Questions (3)
Queries about vendor availability in different regions.
Clarifications needed on layout options and positions of USB ports.
Questions regarding the group buy and delivery timelines.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread had a total of 75 comments, indicating strong engagement with a mixture of excitement and constructive feedback. Several duplicative sentiments were filtered for a more diverse view.
Project Specs
- Name
- SIX5 65%
- Release year
- 2021
- Switch Options
- Solder/ Kailh Hotswap
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 5° Typing Angle
- Connection
- USB Type-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket Mount
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- Acrylic and Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -