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Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard vs GravaStar Mercury K1

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all judged against mechanical keyboards at a similar price

The GravaStar Mercury K1 scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard at 4.5/10.

The GravaStar Mercury K1 leads on typing feel, build quality, customisation, connectivity, layout and ergonomics and battery and software.

The biggest difference is battery and software, where the GravaStar Mercury K1 scores 6/10 to the Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard's 3/10.

Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard

Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard

4.5/10verdict: skip

The Dierya DK61SE is a wired 60% keyboard for buyers who want a small, low-cost board for a desk or a travel bag. It suits Windows users who are happy with a US layout and do not need much from the software. Owners praise its compact size and value, but stabiliser rattle and software problems are the recurring complaints.

Typically about £29.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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GravaStar Mercury K1

GravaStar Mercury K1

6.5/10verdict: buy

The GravaStar Mercury K1 is for people who want a compact 75% wireless keyboard with an aluminium frame. It suits buyers who value a muted, cushioned sound and want to swap switches later. It is less suited to anyone who needs a specific regional layout or confirmed remapping tools.

Typically about £129 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

CriterionWeightDierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical KeyboardGravaStar Mercury K1
Typing feel25%5/107/10
Build quality20%6/108/10
Customisation20%3/105/10
Connectivity15%5/107/10
Layout and ergonomics10%4/105/10
Battery and software10%3/106/10
Overall4.5/106.5/10

Specifications

SpecDierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical KeyboardGravaStar Mercury K1
Layout60% (61 keys), ANSI/US layout75%, 79 keys plus rotary knob
Switchesnot listedGravaStar Custom Linear, 40gf actuation, 1.5mm pre-travel, 3.5mm total travel
Hot-swappablenot listedYes, 3-pin and 5-pin compatible
ConnectivityWired USB-C with detachable cableTri-mode: Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wireless and USB-C wired
KeycapsABS, double-shotPBT and PC
Batterynot listed8000mAh

Strengths and weaknesses

Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard

  • + Compact 61-key 60% layout
  • + Silicone gasket mount listed by manufacturer
  • + Detachable USB-C cable
  • − Owners report spacebar stabiliser rattle
  • − Software often fails to detect the board
  • − ANSI/US layout only

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a UK ISO layout
  • Mac or Linux users who want to configure the keyboard
  • Anyone who wants dependable RGB control or deep remapping
Read the full Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard review ›

GravaStar Mercury K1

  • + Aluminium alloy frame praised as solid and heavy
  • + Gasket mount with foam gives muted, cushioned typing
  • + Hot-swap sockets take 3-pin and 5-pin switches
  • − Volume roller is plastic styled to look like metal
  • − Front logo placement does not blend in
  • − Backplate is plastic beneath the aluminium frame

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a full numpad
  • Anyone who wants a loud, sharp typing sound
  • Buyers who want metal controls throughout
Read the full GravaStar Mercury K1 review ›

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