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Kataaa Model VI vs Redragon K681MG Pro

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Kataaa Model VI

VIA

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

Rules this board out

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

Get the

Redragon K681MG Pro

Knob

Build quality in the top 25% of 75% boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • 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.

Kataaa Model VI

Redragon K681MG Pro

  • Layout size

    65%

    75%

  • Case material

    Plastic, Steel

    Aluminum

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Weight

    770 g

    858 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Kataaa Model VI
  • Redragon K681MG Pro
Performance
50
81
Build quality
71
77
Productivity
64
88
Customizability
67
78
Portability
84
80

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Kataaa Model VI vs Redragon K681MG Pro specs

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

13 of 23 specs differ

Kataaa Model VI

Redragon K681MG Pro

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

65%
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic, Steel
Aluminum

Plate material

Steel
—

Keycaps

ABS
ABS, PBT

Weight

770 g
858 g

Dimensions

28 x 164 x 330 mm
43 x 335 x 140 mm

Typing angle

17°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2024

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