Vortex M0110 6.25 vs M0110QMK, RGB or Wireless
Get the Vortex M0110 6.25 for QMK/VIA programming and south-facing RGB, or the Vortex M0110 for Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless use.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Vortex M0110 6.25
QMK
Build quality in the top 20% of 60% boards under $150.
- QMK and VIA support for keyboard customization.
- South-facing RGB lighting.
- Vendor-listed Tsangan layout support and hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Vortex M0110
Build quality in the top 40% of 60% boards under $100.
- Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity alongside USB-C wired use.
- Wireless operation uses two AA batteries.
Choose the Vortex M0110 6.25 for QMK/VIA support, south-facing RGB and Tsangan layout support. Choose the Vortex M0110 if Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity matters more than those features. Check keycap compatibility with the 6.25's south-facing LEDs if you plan to use shine-through legends or sculpted keycaps.
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.
Vortex M0110 6.25
Vortex M0110
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Backlight
Yes, south-facing
None
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Vortex M0110 6.25
- Vortex M0110
- Performance
- 5445
- Build quality
- 7763
- Productivity
- 9180
- Customizability
- 8960
- Portability
- 7386
- Layout size: 60%
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Plastic
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Mount style: Plate Mount
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The M0110 6.25 is the stronger fit when lighting, firmware customization or Tsangan layout support matters. The M0110 takes the lead for desk setups that benefit from Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz connections, including use away from a wired connection. For general office use, the choice depends on whether wireless flexibility or QMK/VIA customization is more useful. Both boards share a compact ANSI layout and similar listed core materials.
Pick the Vortex M0110 6.25
- The M0110 6.25 has wired-only connectivity for a direct USB-C setup.
- Its south-facing RGB lighting gives it a lighting feature absent from the M0110.
Vortex M0110 6.25 vs M0110 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
4 of 21 specs differ
Vortex M0110 6.25
Vortex M0110
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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Vortex M0110 6.25 vs M0110: your questions
The M0110 6.25 has QMK/VIA support and south-facing RGB, and it uses wired connectivity. The M0110 adds Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity but does not list QMK or VIA support.
No, its listed connectivity is wired only, using USB-C. For wireless operation, the Vortex M0110 offers Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz options.
Yes, the M0110 supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless and USB-C wired connections. The vendor specifies that wireless mode uses two AA batteries, which are not included.
The Vortex M0110 6.25 lists both QMK and VIA support. The standard M0110 is listed without either, and its vendor description instead identifies Vortex GUI programming.
Both models are listed as hot-swappable. The M0110 6.25 vendor description specifies sockets for both 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
Yes, the M0110 6.25 has south-facing RGB lighting. The standard M0110 is listed without RGB.
The product compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark with its south-facing LEDs. They also note that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The listed case material is plastic, the plate is FR4 and the keycaps are PBT. The vendor further describes the keycaps as OEM-profile PBT dye-sublimated.
The vendor specifically lists Tsangan layout support for the M0110 6.25. The standard M0110 description instead specifies a 7u spacebar.
Both are listed as 60% ANSI keyboards. Vendor descriptions list 61 keys for the 6.25 and 60 keys for the standard M0110.
The standard M0110 is the more suitable choice if you want to use a keyboard wirelessly, since it supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connections. Its wireless mode requires two AA batteries, which are not included.
Both product listings specify Mac/Win support. The 6.25 additionally lists QMK and VIA support, while the standard M0110 vendor description identifies Vortex GUI programming.
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