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Compact black 60% keyboard with RGB backlighting

DAREU EK60 HE Rapid Trigger Gaming Keyboard 8000Hz 0.01mm RT SOCD Hot-Swappable RGB 60% Black

SKU CH-SYZQ-FZY5P

A 60% compact mechanical gaming keyboard with 8000Hz polling, 0.01mm rapid trigger accuracy and hot-swappable Hall Effect switches

  • Product nameEK60 HE
  • Wrist restContemporary
  • Function key count1
  • Mechanical keyboardKeyboard / Linear
  • Keyboard switchesLinear
  • Switch typeLinear
  • 8000 Hz polling and 0.125 ms latency give 8× faster response in FPS games
  • 01 mm rapid-trigger step adjustable from 0.2 to 3.5 mm for instant keystroke registration
  • SOCD, DKS, MT and TGL functions configurable via web or desktop driver for absolute control
  • 8 million colours, 27 effects and music-sync RGB create an immersive lighting arena
  • 60 % compact layout at 11.73 × 3.93 × 1.37 in maximises desk space without losing performance

Compact 60% Hall-Effect Keyboard

The DAREU EK60 HE is a 60% wired gaming keyboard built around magnetic Hall Effect switches. It targets competitive players who want adjustable actuation and rapid reset in a minimal footprint that leaves maximum mouse room on the desk.

8000 Hz polling with 0.01 mm rapid-trigger steps

The board replaces conventional mechanical keyboards that rely on fixed actuation points and lower polling rates. The jump is worth it when you need 8000 Hz reporting, a 0.125 ms response window, and per-key rapid-trigger adjustment from 0.2 mm to 3.5 mm for counter-strafing or rhythm-game precision.

Hot-swappable magnetic switches and SOCD support

All keys are hot-swappable and accept most magnetic switches on the market, while N-key rollover handles simultaneous presses without conflict. Software and web drivers unlock SOCD, DKS, MT, and TGL modes plus 27 RGB effects and music sync, but the web driver is the only path for macOS configuration.

How it compares

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Price $52.99
Cheaper than about 66% of the 3,966 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDAREU
Product lineEK60 HE
Model nameEK60 HE
Part numberEK60 HE-BK
Product nameEK60 HE
Keyboard colorBlack
Mouse colorBlack
Performance
Tracking technologySnap Tap
Supported distance11.73 L x 3.93 W x 1.37 H inches
Power
Power typeAC
Run timeAC, false
Size & build
Main materialPlastic
Function key count1
Mechanical keyboardKeyboard / Linear
Keyboard switchesLinear
Switch typeLinear
Product dimensions2.4 in × 3.96 in × 1.3 in
HandednessAmbidextrous
In the box
Includes mouseContemporary
More details
Wrist restContemporary
BacklightingRGB
Button count6
Scroll typeHot-Swappable

Questions about this item

What are the exact dimensions of the 60% keyboard so I can check desk space?

The keyboard measures 11.73 inches long, 3.93 inches wide and 1.37 inches high.

How do I install a different magnetic switch and what step causes problems?

Pull the keycap off, then pull the switch straight up with a switch puller; the step people get wrong is rocking the switch, which can bend the socket pins.

When will the magnetic switches need replacement and how do I know?

Hall-effect switches are rated for tens of millions of actuations; replace a switch only if a key starts double-triggering or fails to register in the software tester.

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