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Luminkey Magger68 Plus HE Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Layout size:65%Connection type:USBSwitch type:hall effectPolling rate:8000 Hz

Luminkey Magger68 Plus HE Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

8.0

User score

▲Better than 82% of keyboards
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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 81% of models
Score components

34%

6.1

Connectivity & Power

28%

8.9

Switches

20%

9.5

Materials

12%

6.2

Features

6%

4.4

Design

▲Better than 81% of keyboards
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 58 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.
▲Better than 54% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Luminkey Magger68 Plus HE

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

34%

6.1

Connectivity & Power

28%

8.9

Switches

20%

9.5

Materials

12%

6.2

Features

6%

4.4

Design

7.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 58 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.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Popularity:
Luminkey Magger68 Plus HE has a popularity score of 5.1 points, which is lower than that of 61.9% of products in this category.
5.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.3
Switch type
hall effect
Switch feel
linear
Switch name
?
Actuation force
30 g
Min actuation distance
0.1 mm
Min actuation distance
0.1 mm
▲ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 0.1 mm, which is shorter than 82.2% of keyboards and equal to 14.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
65%
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
68
N. of keys
68
▼ 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
▼ 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
?
Battery life
N/A
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
▲ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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 / polycarbonate
Keycap profile
Cherry
Legend method
dye-sub
Legend method
dye-sub
▼ Worse than 75% of models
This keyboard uses dye-sub legends, which are less durable than 75.1% of keyboards and equal to 10.9% of keyboards.
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Luminkey Magger68 Plus HE vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 1.6 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    0.1 mm
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 8x higher polling rate
    Polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    ▲ 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
  • Rapid trigger support
    Rapid trigger
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • 8.25 mm lower keyboard height
    Height
    30 mm
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is lower than the average keyboard (30 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    30 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ▲ 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.
    June 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 5.8% better value for money
    Luminkey Magger68 Plus HE has better value for money than the average keyboard (8.29 vs 7.8).
    8.29 vs 7.84
  • 8.25 mm lower keyboard height
    Height
    30 mm
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is lower than the average keyboard (30 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    30 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ▲ 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.
    June 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 1.6 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    0.1 mm
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 8x higher polling rate
    Polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    ▲ 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
  • Rapid trigger support
    Rapid trigger
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • 12x higher matrix scan rate
    Matrix scan rate
    48,000 Hz
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1k Hz – >8k Hz
    This keyboard has a higher matrix scan rate than the average keyboard (48000 Hz vs 4000 Hz). The average keyboard has a matrix scan rate of 4000 Hz.
    48,000 Hz vs 4,000 Hz
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    ▼ 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
  • 2.1 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    4.1 mm
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (4.1 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    4.1 mm vs 2 mm
  • Less durable legends
    Legend method
    dye-sub
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    This keyboard uses dye-sub legends, while the average keyboard uses double-shot.
    dye-sub vs double-shot
  • 19 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    68
    ▼ 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
  • 22.7% higher weight
    Weight
    1,200 g
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1200 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,200 g vs 978 g
  • No adjustable feet
    Adjustable feet
    no
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    This keyboard does not have adjustable feet, the average keyboard does. 86.1% of keyboards have adjustable feet.
  • 15 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    68
    ▼ 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
  • 19 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    68
    ▼ 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
  • 22.7% higher weight
    Weight
    1,200 g
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1200 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,200 g vs 978 g
  • No adjustable feet
    Adjustable feet
    no
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    This keyboard does not have adjustable feet, the average keyboard does. 86.1% of keyboards have adjustable feet.
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    ▼ 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
  • 2.1 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    4.1 mm
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (4.1 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    4.1 mm vs 2 mm
  • Less durable legends
    Legend method
    dye-sub
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    This keyboard uses dye-sub legends, while the average keyboard uses double-shot.
    dye-sub vs double-shot
  • 15 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    68
    ▼ 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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wired.com
21/10/2025
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Third-party reviews

Based on 58 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Luminkey Magger68 Plus HE

  • Premium full CNC aluminum build quality with a hefty, solid feel
  • Exceptional 8,000Hz polling rate and ultra-low latency (as low as 0.125ms)
  • Highly responsive Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro switches with adjustable actuation (0.1mm to 3.5mm)
  • Refined typing sound described as deep, 'creamy', or 'poppy' due to extensive silicone dampening
  • Comfortable ultra-low front height (16.5mm) reducing wrist fatigue
  • High-quality PBT keycaps with unique aesthetic designs in collaboration with Aloha KB
  • Includes advanced gaming features like Rapid Trigger, SOCD, and Dynamic Keystroke (DKS)

What we don't like about Luminkey Magger68 Plus HE

  • Software experience can be clunky, with poor English translations and occasional bugs
  • Wired-only connectivity which may be a dealbreaker for users seeking portability
  • RGB lighting struggles with color accuracy, particularly when trying to achieve a pure white
  • Stiff typing experience for those who prefer more flexibility or 'bounce' in their gaskets
  • Potential issues with aftermarket switch compatibility due to varying Hall Effect standards
  • Firmware updates have been reported by some users to cause device instability or failure

Verdict

The Luminkey Magger68 Plus HE is a 65% layout Hall Effect gaming keyboard featuring a premium 6063 CNC aluminum case with a 7-degree typing angle and a low 16.5mm front height for improved ergonomics. It is equipped with Gateron Magnetic White Max linear switches that support an 8,000Hz polling rate, ultra-low 0.125ms latency, and highly customizable settings including Rapid Trigger, SOCD cleaning, and adjustable actuation points from 0.1mm to 3.5mm in 0.1mm increments. Key pros include its exceptional build quality, the 'Mag-Sync' liquid silicone sandwich structure for refined acoustics, and a convenient web-based driver for instant customization. However, notable cons include its wired-only connectivity, the lack of adjustable feet, and software that can occasionally be unintuitive for complex keymap layering.

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