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Compare MCHOSE Ace 68 Turbo HE vs Mix 87 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers choosing between two wired MCHOSE magnetic Hall Effect keyboards with hot-swappable switches and Rapid Trigger. The Ace 68 Turbo HE is a compact 65% board with an aluminum case and a listed 16,000 Hz polling rate. The Mix 87 has an 80% layout, weighs less, and adds an LED screen, with its polling rate listed at 8,000 Hz. Both include sound dampening and knob support, so the main decision is compact metal construction versus a larger layout with a screen.

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MCHOSE Ace 68 Turbo Full-aluminum Esports Hall Effect Keyboard
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MCHOSE Mix 87 Hall Effect Magnetic Switch Gaming Keyboard

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  • Released in 2025
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Includes a No display
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Uses a Sandwich Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 16000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 1361 g
  • Sized at 38 x 324 x 119 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2026
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Includes a Yes, LED display
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 992 g
  • Sized at 37 x 359 x 152 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 95.2
  • Build Quality: 66.3
  • Productivity: 75.2
  • Customizability: 67.8
  • Portability: 73.3
Scores
  • Performance: 94.9
  • Build Quality: 68.5
  • Productivity: 69.2
  • Customizability: 65.5
  • Portability: 55.4
Name
MCHOSE Ace 68 Turbo HE
Name
MCHOSE Mix 87
Release year
2025
Release year
2026
Switch Options
Magnetic
Switch Options
Magnetic
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
65%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
-
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
LED
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
16000 Hz
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Sandwich Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
-
Keycaps Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
38 x 324 x 119 mm
Dimensions
37 x 359 x 152 mm
Weight
1361g
Weight
992g
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Pros and Trade-offs

Pick the Ace 68 Turbo HE if a smaller 65% layout, full-aluminum case, and higher listed polling rate are your priorities. Choose the Mix 87 if you want an 80% layout, LED screen, specified volume controls, and a lower listed weight. Both offer wired magnetic switches, hot-swap support, Rapid Trigger, and sound dampening, so let layout and physical design decide.

MCHOSE Ace 68 Turbo HE

  • +65% ANSI layout in a full-aluminum case with an aluminum plate.
  • +Listed 16,000 Hz polling rate, compared with the Mix 87's 8,000 Hz.
  • +Vendor lists adjustable actuation from 0.1–3.4 mm and Rapid Trigger.
  • +Vendor describes five cushioning and damping layers, including sandwich foam and PET sound-damping material.
  • +The box listing includes a key and switch puller, two spare switches, and a dust cover.

  • −Wired-only connectivity, with no wireless option listed.
  • −No screen, unlike the Mix 87's listed LED screen.
  • −At 1361g, it is heavier than the Mix 87's listed 992g.
  • −Its 65% layout is smaller than the Mix 87's 80% layout.

MCHOSE Mix 87

  • +80% layout with an LED screen.
  • +Listed weight of 992g, lighter than the Ace 68 Turbo HE.
  • +PBT keycaps and north-facing RGB lighting are listed.
  • +Vendor describes a volume knob that adjusts system volume and mutes when pressed.
  • +Vendor lists five dampening layers, mixed magnetic switch support, and onboard memory.

  • −Wired-only connectivity, with no wireless option listed.
  • −Its listed 8,000 Hz polling rate is lower than the Ace 68 Turbo HE's 16,000 Hz.
  • −The 80% layout has larger listed dimensions than the Ace's 65% layout.
  • −The listing specifies PBT keycaps, but does not identify a case material.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Ace takes the gaming comparison on its higher listed polling rate and offers a smaller footprint for travel. The Mix 87's larger layout, LED screen, and specified volume knob functions make it a more feature-oriented choice for office work and content workflows. Programming favors the Mix on layout size, though the inputs do not establish a difference in typing comfort or productivity. Modding is close because both offer hot-swappable magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, and spare switches.

GamingMCHOSE Ace 68 Turbo HE
  • •The Ace 68 Turbo HE lists a 16,000 Hz polling rate, compared with 8,000 Hz for the Mix 87.
  • •Both models have magnetic switches, Hall Effect sensing, and Rapid Trigger.
  • •The Ace includes an independent physical Rapid Trigger key with three profiles in the vendor description.
OfficeMCHOSE Mix 87
  • •The Mix 87's 80% layout provides a larger key layout than the Ace's 65%.
  • •The Mix 87 includes an LED screen and a volume knob, according to its listing and vendor description.
  • •Its 992g listed weight is lower than the Ace's 1361g.
ProgrammingMCHOSE Mix 87
  • •The Mix 87's 80% layout is larger than the Ace's 65% layout.
  • •The Mix 87 lists an LED screen and PBT keycaps.
  • •Both keyboards are wired and support knob use, so neither has a connectivity advantage for a desk setup.
TravelMCHOSE Ace 68 Turbo HE
  • •The Ace measures 324 × 119 × 38 mm, while the Mix 87 measures 358.9 × 151.9 × 37.1 mm.
  • •The Ace's 65% layout is more compact than the Mix 87's 80% layout.
  • •Both are wired-only, but the Ace's smaller listed dimensions are the clearest travel advantage.
ModdingTie
  • •Both keyboards support hot-swappable magnetic switches and include Rapid Trigger.
  • •The Ace vendor description specifies mixed-switch hot-swap support and lists two spare switches in the box.
  • •The Mix vendor description also lists mixed magnetic switch support and two spare switches in the package.
Content CreationMCHOSE Mix 87
  • •The Mix 87 vendor description says its volume knob adjusts system volume and presses to mute.
  • •The Mix includes an LED screen and vendor-described custom GIF and music-reactive lighting features.
  • •The Ace has knob support, but its vendor description does not specify the same volume-control functions.

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