The MCHOSE Ace 68 is a mechanical, gaming keyboard with a compact 65% layout, featuring a gasket mount for enhanced key feel and a wired headphone connection. It offers a high polling rate of 8000 Hz for fast input response, and its detachable cable ensures flexibility. Designed for Mac users, this keyboard measures 115.8 mm in height, 320.1 mm in width, and has a thickness of 39.2 mm. Weighing 773.7 g, it comes with a 1-year warranty period.
The MCHOSE Ace 68 features a sleek aluminum case available in four color options: Black, White, Pink, and Red. It offers RGB lighting with south-facing LEDs for vibrant backlighting, and the keyboard is fully backlit for improved visibility. Additional design elements include adjustable feet for ergonomic customization, though it does not include a wrist rest.
The MCHOSE Ace 68 is equipped with Ice Blue Magnetic Switches, which provide a linear switch feel for smooth, uninterrupted keystrokes. These Hall effect switches feature an impressive actuation distance range from 0.1 mm to 3.4 mm, with a total travel distance of 3.5 mm. The keyboard supports hot-swappable switches, allowing users to easily swap out switches without soldering. With an actuation force of 40 g, the switches offer a responsive typing experience.
The MCHOSE Ace 68 includes several notable features designed to enhance the user experience. It supports NKRO (N-Key Rollover) for accurate key registration, even when multiple keys are pressed simultaneously. Additionally, it offers rapid trigger functionality, allowing for quicker response times in fast-paced games. However, it does not include features like dual actuation, adjustable actuation, or USB passthrough, nor does it support QMK or VIA.
The MCHOSE Ace 68 features an ANSI (United States) keyboard layout with PBT, Double-shot keycaps and a Cherry keycap profile for durability and comfort. It uses a standard key layout and provides media control through the Fn key, but it does not include dedicated media keys or a rotary dial for extra customization.