Fl·esports X80 vs Keychron K6 ProTKL or QMK
Choose the Fl·esports X80 for a TKL layout and gasket-mounted DIY kit, or the Keychron K6 Pro for QMK/VIA customization in a smaller 65% board.
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Which one should you get?
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Fl·esports X80
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 80% boards under $100.
- 80% TKL layout with an ANSI standard layout.
- Three connection modes: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired.
- Gasket mount with multi-layered sound-absorbing padding, including PORON sandwich cotton, IXPE undershaft padding, and silicone padding.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
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Keychron K6 Pro
QMK
Build quality in the top 5% of 65% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support, with the vendor also describing Keychron Launcher for remapping and macros.
- 65% layout with ANSI, JIS, and multiple ISO variants listed.
- Hot-swappable switches, with the vendor specifying support for most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Choose the Fl·esports X80 if you want a TKL layout, three connection modes, and a gasket-mounted kit with layered sound dampening. Choose the Keychron K6 Pro if a smaller 65% footprint and QMK/VIA customization matter more, or if you need one of its listed ISO layouts. Both support hot-swapping, so layout and configuration are the clearest deciding factors.
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.
Fl·esports X80
Keychron K6 Pro
Layout size
80%
65%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Mount style
Gasket Mount
PCB Mount, Tray Mount
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Fl·esports X80
- Keychron K6 Pro
- Performance
- 5974
- Build quality
- 5389
- Productivity
- 6691
- Customizability
- 7496
- Portability
- 7088
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The X80 is the more natural office pick if you want a TKL layout with a function row. The K6 Pro takes the lead for programming, travel, and content workflows, with QMK/VIA tools and a smaller layout as its main advantages. Gaming also leans toward the K6 Pro based on its listed polling rate. For modding, both offer hot-swap and barebones options, with different strengths in mounting and software customization.
Pick the Keychron K6 Pro
- The K6 Pro lists a 1000 Hz polling rate.
- Its 65% layout leaves a smaller keyboard footprint than the X80's 80% TKL layout.
- Both models support N-key rollover and hot-swappable switches.
Fl·esports X80 vs Keychron K6 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 26 specs differ
Fl·esports X80
Keychron K6 Pro
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Fl·esports X80
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K6 Pro
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Fl·esports X80 vs Keychron K6 Pro: your questions
The Keychron K6 Pro lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, while the X80's metadata does not list one. Both keyboards support N-key rollover and hot-swappable switches.
The Fl·esports X80 is an 80% TKL keyboard, while the Keychron K6 Pro is a 65% keyboard. The X80 has a function row, while the K6 Pro does not.
Yes, QMK and VIA support are listed for the K6 Pro. Keychron also describes using its Launcher web app for key remapping and macros.
The X80 compatibility rules specify that ISO layouts are not offered. The K6 Pro lists several ISO options, including UK, German, French, and Spanish.
Yes, both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The K6 Pro vendor description specifies support for most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches, while the X80 description also mentions 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
The K6 Pro's 65% layout is smaller than the X80's 80% TKL layout. Its listed weight is 890 g, and both keyboards have a 4000 mAh battery and wireless connectivity.
Yes, the X80 lists Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The K6 Pro lists Bluetooth and wired connectivity, but not 2.4 GHz.
The X80 is listed with a gasket mount and POM or FR4 plate materials. Its vendor description also identifies multi-layer sound-dampening materials, including PORON sandwich cotton, IXPE padding, and silicone padding.
The K6 Pro product details list double-shot PBT keycaps, and its vendor description specifies OSA-profile double-shot PBT keycaps. The compatibility rules caution that shine-through legends stay dark with its south-facing LEDs.
The K6 Pro has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility rules warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LED.
The K6 Pro is the clearer choice for macro customization because it lists QMK and VIA support, and Keychron describes macro creation through its Launcher web app. The X80's listed features include hot-swapping and RGB effects, but not macro tools.
Both keyboards list a 4000 mAh battery. The X80 vendor description gives estimated durations with its RGB lighting on and off, while no equivalent duration is listed for the K6 Pro.
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