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Gamakay M96 vs Mechboards PocketType

Get the Gamakay M96 for knob and media keys.

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.

Gamakay M96

Mechboards PocketType

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Ortholinear

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Display

    Yes

    None

  • Media keys

    Yes

    No

  • N-key rollover

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Gamakay M96
  • Mechboards PocketType
Performance
62
42
Build quality
58
52
Productivity
77
44
Customizability
59
46
Portability
54
40
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Full specs

Gamakay M96 vs Mechboards PocketType specs

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

9 of 17 specs differ

Gamakay M96

Mechboards PocketType

Layout

Layout size

96%
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Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Ortholinear

Knob

Yes
No

Display

Yes
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
—

Battery

3,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

PBT, Plastic
—

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

790 g
—

Dimensions

45 x 400 x 160 mm
18 x 60 x 135 mm

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2021

Where to buy

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Gamakay M962 stores
  • GamaKayHK

    In stock
    $29Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$29Visit
  • MechboardsUK

    In stock
    $22Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$22Visit

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