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AULA F75 vs NEWMEN GM611 60% 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 NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard at 5.2/10.

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

They score the same on typing feel, build quality and battery and software.

The biggest difference is customisation, where the AULA F75 scores 7/10 to the NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard's 4/10.

AULA F75

AULA F75

6.3/10verdict: wait for deal

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

5.2/10verdict: wait for deal

The Newmen GM611 is a 61-key, wired 60% mechanical keyboard with quiet red linear switches. It suits buyers who want a compact, light board on a tight budget and don't need wireless or deep remapping. Anyone who wants QMK or VIA, PBT keycaps or a metal case should look at other boards.

Typically about £24.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAULA F75NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Typing feel25%6/106/10
Build quality20%5/105/10
Customisation20%7/104/10
Connectivity15%7/105/10
Layout and ergonomics10%7/105/10
Battery and software10%6/106/10
Overall6.3/105.2/10

Specifications

SpecAULA F75NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Layout75%, 80 keys; ANSI and ISO variants offered60% layout, 61 keys
SwitchesLEOBOG Reaper linear (default), factory lubed; other options include TTC & AULA Crescent, LEOBOG Ice Vein, LEOBOG Greywood V3 and Dream SakuraRed, linear
Hot-swappableYes; 3-pin and 5-pin socketsConflicting: manufacturer and Amazon UK say hot-swappable copper socket switches (only specific switches allowed); VividRepairs says no hot-swap
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wireless and wired; paired-device count conflicting (three or five)Wired USB-C with detachable cable; TechKitInsider claims triple-mode (wired, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz) but VividRepairs says wired-only
Firmware (QMK / VIA)Manufacturer lists a firmware download and a VIA JSON file; QMK build not confirmedNo QMK or VIA support found; optional proprietary manufacturer software for macros, key rebinding and lighting
KeycapsCherry profile; material conflicting (double-shot PBT per one retailer, ABS per one UK review)Black keycaps; plastic keycaps per Amazon UK listing; not PBT according to VividRepairs
Battery4000mAh rechargeable lithium; advertised 266 hours without lights and 17.5 hours with lightsnot 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
  • − Keycap material conflicts between sources

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
Read the full AULA F75 review ›

NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

  • + Quiet, smooth red linear switches
  • + Compact 60% layout with a light footprint
  • + Budget-friendly, with praise for value from owners
  • − Plastic build and non-PBT keycaps
  • − No QMK or VIA support found
  • − Hot-swap and wireless claims conflict between sources

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want QMK or VIA remapping without proprietary software
  • Anyone who needs confirmed Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless
  • Typists who want PBT keycaps, a metal case or a tactile switch feel
Read the full NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard review ›

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