AULA F75 vs MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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all judged against mechanical keyboards at a similar price

The AULA F75 scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard at 5.7/10.

The AULA F75 leads on customisation, connectivity and layout and ergonomics.

The MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard leads on build quality and battery and software.

They score the same on typing feel.

The biggest difference is customisation, where the AULA F75 scores 7/10 to the MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard's 3/10.

AULA F75

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The AULA F75 is a 75% wireless, hot-swap keyboard for people who want a compact board with Bluetooth, 2.4GHz and wired options. It suits buyers who will lube a stabiliser if needed and who mostly use it with the lights off. It is less suited to anyone who wants an all-metal case or has to rely on the companion software.

Typically about £59.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

5.7/10verdict: good, not the best

The MageGee MK-Box suits buyers who want a compact wired mechanical keyboard that works the moment it is plugged in. It fits people who value a metal-topped build and a quiet-leaning sound profile over deep customisation. It is a sensible pick for a first mechanical board on Windows, macOS or Linux.

Typically about £29.59 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	AULA F75	MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Typing feel	25%	6/10	6/10
Build quality	20%	5/10	7/10
Customisation	20%	7/10	3/10
Connectivity	15%	7/10	6/10
Layout and ergonomics	10%	7/10	6/10
Battery and software	10%	6/10	7/10
Overall		6.3/10	5.7/10

Specifications

Spec	AULA F75	MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Layout	75%, 80 keys; ANSI and ISO variants offered	65% layout with 68 keys
Switches	LEOBOG Reaper linear (default), factory lubed; other options include TTC & AULA Crescent, LEOBOG Ice Vein, LEOBOG Greywood V3 and Dream Sakura	not listed
Hot-swappable	Yes; 3-pin and 5-pin sockets	No
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wireless and wired; paired-device count conflicting (three or five)	Wired (detachable), USB A-C
Firmware (QMK / VIA)	Manufacturer lists a firmware download and a VIA JSON file; QMK build not confirmed	Plug and play, no drivers or software required
Keycaps	Cherry profile; material conflicting (double-shot PBT per one retailer, ABS per one UK review)	Double-colour injection keycaps
Battery	4000mAh rechargeable lithium; advertised 266 hours without lights and 17.5 hours with lights	not listed

Strengths and weaknesses

AULA F75

+ Hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches
+ Long advertised battery life with lights off
+ ISO variant offered alongside ANSI
− Stabiliser rattle reported by a meaningful minority
− Companion software called clunky, buggy and outdated

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a metal case rather than ABS plastic
Anyone who doesn't want to lube stabilisers if they rattle
People who rely on companion software for remapping and lighting

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MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

+ Metal top plate on a plastic base
+ Plug and play, no software needed
+ Works on Windows, macOS and Linux
− No hot-swap listed, so switches stay fixed
− Spacebar stabiliser rattles and feels mushy
− Heavy at 580g, and left shift is short

Skip it if:

Buyers who want hot-swap sockets or key remapping software
Anyone who needs wireless or Bluetooth connectivity
People who want a light board to carry daily

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