KBDFans Aepex 60 vs Pulsar PCMK V2 HE
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Which one should you get?
Get the
KBDFans Aepex 60
Build quality in the top 25% of 60% boards under $150.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
Pulsar PCMK V2 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 35% of 80% boards under $150.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- No numpad.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
KBDFans Aepex 60
Pulsar PCMK V2 HE
Layout size
60%
80%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Max polling rate
1,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Case material
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Aluminum, Plastic
- KBDFans Aepex 60
- Pulsar PCMK V2 HE
- Performance
- 4498
- Build quality
- 7663
- Productivity
- 5476
- Customizability
- 6161
- Portability
- 6661
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
KBDFans Aepex 60 vs Pulsar PCMK V2 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 21 specs differ
KBDFans Aepex 60
Pulsar PCMK V2 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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