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MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard vs YUNZII B75 PRO

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

all judged against mechanical keyboards at a similar price

The YUNZII B75 PRO scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the MageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard at 5.7/10.

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

The YUNZII B75 PRO leads on typing feel, customisation and connectivity.

They score the same on build quality and layout and ergonomics.

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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YUNZII B75 PRO

YUNZII B75 PRO

6.7/10verdict: buy

The YUNZII B75 PRO is for UK typists who want a compact, wireless 75% keyboard with an ISO layout and a knob. It suits people who care about typing sound and feel and who like the option of swapping switches later. It's less suited to anyone who wants open firmware such as QMK or VIA.

Typically about £66.29 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

CriterionWeightMageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming KeyboardYUNZII B75 PRO
Typing feel25%6/108/10
Build quality20%7/107/10
Customisation20%3/105/10
Connectivity15%6/107/10
Layout and ergonomics10%6/106/10
Battery and software10%7/106/10
Overall5.7/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecMageGee MK-Box 60% Portable Mechanical Gaming KeyboardYUNZII B75 PRO
Layout65% layout with 68 keys75% with knob, 83-key ISO (ANSI variant 82-key)
Switchesnot listedVaries by variant: YUNZII Milk Linear, Cocoa Cream V2 Linear, or Blue Grey Tactile; pre-lubed
Hot-swappableNoFull-key hot-swappable, supports 3-pin or 5-pin switches
ConnectivityWired (detachable), USB A-CBluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and wired Type-C
Firmware (QMK / VIA)Plug and play, no drivers or software requiredYUNZII software for key remapping, macros and RGB; Windows and macOS per manufacturer, Windows-only per Vivid Repairs review. No QMK/VIA support found
KeycapsDouble-colour injection keycapsDouble-shot PBT Cherry profile
Batterynot listed4000mAh

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

YUNZII B75 PRO

  • + Gasket mount with pre-lubed switches and tuned stabilisers
  • + Owners praise the typing sound and battery life
  • + ISO layout with Bluetooth, 2.4GHz and wired modes
  • − No QMK or VIA support; remapping uses YUNZII software
  • − One review reports the software is Windows-only
  • − Switch type depends on which variant you buy

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want QMK or VIA open firmware for remapping
  • Buyers who depend on the remapping software working on their operating system
  • Anyone who wants a tactile switch without checking the variant first
Read the full YUNZII B75 PRO review ›

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