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ATK RS6 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Layout size:65%Connection type:USBSwitch type:hall effectPolling rate:8000 Hz

ATK RS6 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical score

20%

3.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 57% of keyboards
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

34%

6.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

9.0

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.2

Features

6%

4.5

Design

★Better than 91% of keyboards
3.4

User score

User score
3.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

4.0

User ratings

30%

1.8

Number of reviews

Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 99% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard ATK RS6

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

34%

6.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

9.0

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.2

Features

6%

4.5

Design

7.7
User score
User score
3.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.0

User ratings

30%

1.8

Number of reviews

Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
3.4
Popularity
Popularity
1.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Popularity:
ATK RS6 has a popularity score of 1.8 points, which is lower than that of 79.8% of products in this category.
1.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.8
Switch type
hall effect
Switch feel
linear
Switch name
Gateron Jade Pro
Actuation force
35 g
Min actuation distance
0.001 mm
Min actuation distance
0.001 mm
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 0.001 mm, which is shorter than 99.4% of keyboards and equal to 0.6% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
65%
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
68
N. of keys
68
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 68 keys, which is fewer than 75.9% of keyboards and equal to 5.5% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB
Connection type
USB
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This keyboard offers USB connectivity, which is less versatile than 57.6% of keyboards and equal to 42.5% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
Mac compatibility
yes
Mac compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 58% of models
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
N/A
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
yes
Per-key RGB
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This keyboard has per-key RGB lighting. 27.6% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
68
RGB zones
68
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 68 RGB zones, which is fewer than 60.8% of keyboards and equal to 4.9% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
Underglow / side lighting
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
aluminum
Plate material
aluminum
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
Cherry
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
â–² Better than 25% of models
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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ATK RS6 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 1.7 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    0.001 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.001 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 8x higher polling rate
    Polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1k Hz – >8k Hz
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 0.5 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.5 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.5 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.5 mm vs 4 mm
  • Analog input support
    Analog input
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This keyboard supports analog input, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards support analog input.
  • Adjustable actuation
    Adjustable actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Dual actuation support
    Dual actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This keyboard is newer than the average keyboard (2025 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    February 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This keyboard is newer than the average keyboard (2025 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    February 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 38.3 mm narrower width
    Width
    318 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is narrower than the average keyboard (318 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    318 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 1.7 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    0.001 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.001 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 8x higher polling rate
    Polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1k Hz – >8k Hz
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 0.5 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.5 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.5 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.5 mm vs 4 mm
  • Analog input support
    Analog input
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This keyboard supports analog input, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards support analog input.
  • Adjustable actuation
    Adjustable actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • Dual actuation support
    Dual actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 19 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    68
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (68 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    68 vs 87
  • 1.3 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    3.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (3.3 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    3.3 mm vs 2 mm
  • No adjustable feet
    Adjustable feet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This keyboard does not have adjustable feet, the average keyboard does. 86.1% of keyboards have adjustable feet.
  • 2.39x lower user score
    User score
    3.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ATK RS6
    the average keyboard
    ATK RS6 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (3.35 vs 8.000).
    3.35 vs 8
  • 15 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    68
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (68 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    68 vs 83
  • 3.35x less popular
    ATK RS6 is less popular than the average keyboard (1.84 vs 6.2).
    1.84 vs 6.15
  • 2.75 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    41 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (41 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    41 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 2.39x lower user score
    User score
    3.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ATK RS6
    the average keyboard
    ATK RS6 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (3.35 vs 8.000).
    3.35 vs 8
  • 3.35x less popular
    ATK RS6 is less popular than the average keyboard (1.84 vs 6.2).
    1.84 vs 6.15
  • 19 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    68
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (68 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    68 vs 87
  • No adjustable feet
    Adjustable feet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This keyboard does not have adjustable feet, the average keyboard does. 86.1% of keyboards have adjustable feet.
  • 2.75 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    41 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (41 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    41 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 1.3 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    3.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (3.3 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    3.3 mm vs 2 mm
  • 15 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    68
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (68 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    68 vs 83

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Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about ATK RS6

  • High-performance Hall Effect magnetic switches with extremely low latency (0.08ms) and 8K polling rate
  • Solid and premium build quality, especially for the all-aluminum chassis on the Ultra model
  • Smooth and satisfying typing sound with 'Anya' switches often described as crisp and deep
  • Highly customizable through intuitive web-based and application software (ATK Hub)
  • Precise rapid trigger and adjustable actuation points that are beneficial for competitive gaming
  • Attractive aesthetic with south-facing RGB lighting and various color options like pink and blue
  • Compact 65% layout that saves desk space without losing essential functionality

What we don't like about ATK RS6

  • Reports of poor customer service and slow response times when dealing with technical issues
  • Shipping can be very slow, sometimes taking several weeks to over a month to arrive
  • Potential factory defects reported with the USB-C port, leading to connection instability
  • Difficult to open or disassemble for future modding due to high-precision molds and clips
  • Software limitations such as the inability to turn off specific logo RGB lighting via software alone
  • Keycaps are typically not shine-through, which may make the RGB lighting feel purely aesthetic

Verdict

The ATK RS6 is a high-performance 65% layout (68-key) gaming keyboard featuring advanced Hall Effect magnetic switches, such as the Gateron Jade Pro or TTC RGB Magneto, designed for elite competitive play. It stands out with a rapid trigger range of 0.001mm to 3.3mm at 0.001mm step precision, an industry-leading 8000Hz polling rate, and an ultra-low 0.08ms latency. Key pros include its premium build—offering either a CNC aluminum or a lightweight ABS mecha-style chassis—alongside south-facing RGB lighting, hot-swappable switch flexibility, and a 256K per-key scan rate for near-instant input detection. However, some users note potential cons such as a lack of an included wrist rest and a software setup that may feel complex for casual users.

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