Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard vs NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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all judged against mechanical keyboards at a similar price

The Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard at 5.2/10.

The Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard leads on build quality, customisation and layout and ergonomics.

The NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard leads on battery and software.

They score the same on typing feel and connectivity.

Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The Geeky GK65 is a wired 65% keyboard for people who want a compact board with a choice of switches and an ISO option. It suits buyers who want hot-swap sockets and are happy to use Geeky's Windows software. It is a wired board for desk use rather than a wireless or open-firmware one.

Typically about £26.11 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

5.2/10verdict: good, not the best

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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard	NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Typing feel	25%	6/10	6/10
Build quality	20%	6/10	5/10
Customisation	20%	6/10	4/10
Connectivity	15%	5/10	5/10
Layout and ergonomics	10%	7/10	5/10
Battery and software	10%	5/10	6/10
Overall		5.9/10	5.2/10

Specifications

Spec	Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard	NEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Layout	65%, ANSI 68 keys or ISO 69 keys	60% layout, 61 keys
Switches	Black, Blue, Brown, Red, Speed Yellow or Speed Silver options; linear per Newegg	Red, linear
Hot-swappable	Yes on GK65 Mechanical; GK65 SE listed as No; Optical listed as hot-swap with optical switches	Conflicting: manufacturer and Amazon UK say hot-swappable copper socket switches (only specific switches allowed); VividRepairs says no hot-swap
Connectivity	Wired USB-C, detachable 1.5 m USB Type-C to Type-A cable	Wired USB-C with detachable cable; TechKitInsider claims triple-mode (wired, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz) but VividRepairs says wired-only
Firmware (QMK / VIA)	not listed	No QMK or VIA support found; optional proprietary manufacturer software for macros, key rebinding and lighting
Keycaps	ABS, doubleshot printing, OEM profile	Black keycaps; plastic keycaps per Amazon UK listing; not PBT according to VividRepairs

Strengths and weaknesses

Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard

+ ISO 69-key layout available alongside ANSI
+ Hot-swap on the GK65 Mechanical model
+ Six switch options and pre-lubricated stabilisers listed
− ABS keycaps rather than PBT
− No published QMK or VIA firmware
− Wired connection only

Skip it if:

Buyers who need QMK or VIA configuration
Anyone wanting Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless connections
Buyers who specifically want PBT keycaps

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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

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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