ATK has announced the new 68 key RS6 V2 magnetic switch keyboard. Aimed at gamers requiring ultra low latency without the extra complexities of wireless, this new single mode keyboard is a high performance option for the competitive gamer focused on direct response, rapid trigger precision and not managing battery power. This is a release that wired, professional scan rate, compact mechanical keyboard fans should be aware of.
ATK RS6 V2 magnetic keyboard ships for around $74 with 8kHz polling and 0.001mm Rapid Trigger
The RS6 V2 keyboard features a 220 mesh sandblasted aluminum body, giving a rigid foundation for the internal components. It uses the proprietary ATK Corona magnetic switches, with full translucency to create dual independent light positions. The keyboard features a 65% layout, cutting out the number pad and function row to give more room on the desktop for mouse movement.
Specifications
- Layout: 68-key (65%)
- Build Material: 220-mesh sandblasted aluminum
- Polling Rate: 8kHz
- Rapid Trigger Precision: 0.001mm
- Price: 499 CNY (around $74.64)
According to the official specs, this keyboard features a strong polling and scan architecture, with an 8kHz polling rate, 32kHz full key scan rate and 256kHz single key scan rate. Rapid Trigger has a precise 0.001mm adjustment. The switches have a total travel of 3.55+-0.3mm and an actuation force of 33+-7gf. ATK says the transmission latency is 0.08ms and the total link response latency is 0.28ms.
100 million keystroke lifetime means the keyboard will hold up through heavy use. It is available for purchase in China as of November 5, 2024. It was announced on November 6, 2024.
We previously reported on the ATK FUZZY 63V2/60V2 Keyboards Launch With similar high polling rate characteristics. This demonstrates ATK's ongoing focus on speed. RS6 V2 keyboard has a price of 499 CNY ($74.64 USD, approx).
ATK continues to offer a suite of high speed magnetic switch peripherals for the Chinese market. The full aluminum chassis and sub millisecond latency claims make the RS6 V2 keyboard a very serious offering. The device is offered with the technical capabilities listed in the official specs.
Does the 256kHz single key scan rate actually reduce input lag in practice or is that just marketing noise compared to the 32kHz full key scan?
It matters for rapid trigger reset. When you are mashing keys the single key scan ensures the controller knows exactly which key released without waiting for the full matrix cycle.
8khz polling on a wired board feels like overkill tbh 😂
0.08ms transmission latency is a claim. I want to see independent latency benching before I believe that number.
I just hope the switches feel consistent. Aluminum bodies are nice but cheap switches ruin it.
The lack of software for macros is a relief for privacy but the firmware dev work to tune the 0.001mm trigger point must be tedious.