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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

ATK Hex80 HE vs Pulsar Xboard QS

Get the ATK Hex80 HE for hall effect and rapid trigger. Get the Pulsar Xboard QS for knob and qmk.

ATK X Qwertykeys Hex80 HE 8K Aluminum Keyboard

Hall effect

ATK Hex80 HE

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What actually differs

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.

ATK Hex80 HE

Pulsar Xboard QS

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Rapid trigger

    Yes

    No

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Plate Mount

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • ATK Hex80 HE
  • Pulsar Xboard QS
Performance
98
74
Build quality
68
72
Productivity
63
87
Customizability
56
88
Portability
59
60

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
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Full specs

ATK Hex80 HE vs Pulsar Xboard QS specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

13 of 27 specs differ

ATK Hex80 HE

Pulsar Xboard QS

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
—

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Rapid trigger

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

USB passthrough

No
Yes

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

CarbonFiber
Plastic

Keycaps

PC
PBT

Weight

2,000 g
—

Dimensions

40 x 360 x 130 mm
—

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

ATK Hex80 HE2 stores
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $199Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$199Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $290Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$290Visit

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