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Zerodate K61 vs Kataaa Model VI

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Zerodate K61

Hall effect

Build quality in the top 20% of 60% boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
  • Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.

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Kataaa Model VI

Build quality in the top 35% of 65% boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.

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.

Zerodate K61

Kataaa Model VI

  • Layout size

    60%

    65%

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

    Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    ABS

    Plastic, Steel

  • Weight

    480 g

    770 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Zerodate K61
  • Kataaa Model VI
Performance
85
50
Build quality
74
71
Productivity
65
64
Customizability
87
67
Portability
66
84

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • VIA
  • Keycaps: ABS
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Full specs

Zerodate K61 vs Kataaa Model VI specs

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

10 of 20 specs differ

Zerodate K61

Kataaa Model VI

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Magnetic
—

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

60%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Plastic, Steel

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

ABS
ABS

Weight

480 g
770 g

Dimensions

40 x 290 x 101 mm
28 x 164 x 330 mm

Typing angle

—
17°

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2025

Where to buy

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