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DOIO KB16 vs Zerodate K61

Get the DOIO KB16 for knob. Get the Zerodate K61 for hall effect.

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.

DOIO KB16

Zerodate K61

  • Layout size

    Macropad

    60%

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    No

    Yes

  • Case material

    Acrylic, Aluminum

    ABS

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Display

    OLED

    None

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • DOIO KB16
  • Zerodate K61
Performance
67
85
Build quality
86
75
Productivity
76
66
Customizability
89
87
Portability
67
67

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • QMK
  • VIA
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Full specs

DOIO KB16 vs Zerodate K61 specs

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

9 of 22 specs differ

DOIO KB16

Zerodate K61

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear, Magnetic

Hall effect (magnetic)

No
Yes

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

Macropad
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

OLED
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Acrylic, Aluminum
ABS

Plate material

FR4
—

Keycaps

—
ABS

Weight

—
480 g

Dimensions

—
40 x 290 x 101 mm

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
Yes

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

DOIO KB162 stores
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $79Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$79Visit
Zerodate K612 stores
  • VelocifireCN

    In stock
    $27Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$27Visit

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