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Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard vs MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against mechanical keyboards at a similar price

The MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard scores 5.7/10 overall, ahead of the Dierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical Keyboard at 4.5/10.

The MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard leads on typing feel, build quality, connectivity, layout and ergonomics and battery and software.

They score the same on customisation.

The biggest difference is battery and software, where the MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard scores 7/10 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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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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightDierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical KeyboardMageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Typing feel25%5/106/10
Build quality20%6/107/10
Customisation20%3/103/10
Connectivity15%5/106/10
Layout and ergonomics10%4/106/10
Battery and software10%3/107/10
Overall4.5/105.7/10

Specifications

SpecDierya DK61SE Wired 60% Mechanical KeyboardMageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Layout60% (61 keys), ANSI/US layout65% layout with 68 keys
Hot-swappablenot listedNo
ConnectivityWired USB-C with detachable cableWired (detachable), USB A-C
Firmware (QMK / VIA)not listedPlug and play, no drivers or software required
KeycapsABS, double-shotDouble-colour injection keycaps

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 ›

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
Read the full MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard review ›

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