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

The YUNZII B75 PRO leads on typing feel, build quality, customisation, connectivity and layout and ergonomics.

They score the same on battery and software.

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 (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

CriterionWeightNEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming KeyboardYUNZII B75 PRO
Typing feel25%6/108/10
Build quality20%5/107/10
Customisation20%4/105/10
Connectivity15%5/107/10
Layout and ergonomics10%5/106/10
Battery and software10%6/106/10
Overall5.2/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecNEWMEN GM611 60% Mechanical Gaming KeyboardYUNZII B75 PRO
Layout60% layout, 61 keys75% with knob, 83-key ISO (ANSI variant 82-key)
SwitchesRed, linearVaries by variant: YUNZII Milk Linear, Cocoa Cream V2 Linear, or Blue Grey Tactile; pre-lubed
Hot-swappableConflicting: manufacturer and Amazon UK say hot-swappable copper socket switches (only specific switches allowed); VividRepairs says no hot-swapFull-key hot-swappable, supports 3-pin or 5-pin switches
ConnectivityWired USB-C with detachable cable; TechKitInsider claims triple-mode (wired, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz) but VividRepairs says wired-onlyBluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and wired Type-C
Firmware (QMK / VIA)No QMK or VIA support found; optional proprietary manufacturer software for macros, key rebinding and lightingYUNZII software for key remapping, macros and RGB; Windows and macOS per manufacturer, Windows-only per Vivid Repairs review. No QMK/VIA support found
KeycapsBlack keycaps; plastic keycaps per Amazon UK listing; not PBT according to VividRepairsDouble-shot PBT Cherry profile
Batterynot listed4000mAh

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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