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CMKB Profile: MagicForce 68


MagicForce 68 / Pro Edition (backlit / black)


MagicForce 68 is like the Play-doh (tm) of the MKB world. It has completely standard key sizes for ANSI and is affordable even by beginners so one can start customizing it right away. It is available in two editions: the "popular" edition with no backlight and only 6KRO generally about $40, and the "pro" edition that is backlit and supports NKRO about $60. Though those with rare Cherry switches can go up to $90.

You can find this keyboard with black keys and a black plate, or white keys with several different plate colors, such as rose gold, gold, and silver. It is also now available with "steampunk" keys.

It comes with a detachable mini-USB cable. Some packages may include an OTG USB adapter (for use on tablets) as well as a plastic keypuller (for swapping keycaps).

You can also find the keyboard as a DIY kit from China so you can put in your own switches.


Before You Buy

Be careful which switches are in the one you're buying. This keyboard is available with Outemu (Gaote), Gateron, Cherry, Kailh (Kaihua), and possibly other switches.

Known Variants

Popular Edition (non-backlit)

Pro edition (backlit)

Typewriter / Steampunk version

Review Links


Review by stratokaster on Deskthority (Pro Edition)

Youtube Review by randomfrankp


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Also See

Other keyboards by MagicForce

Other keyboards of similar size

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