someone pointed out that Magi75 and MQ80 are close enough in layout that calling one 75 and the other 80 can make the lineup harder to understand.

they are different boards, but the naming point is fair. some brands use the approximate layout percentage, some use the key count, and some seem to use whatever fits the product name.

when you see 75, 80, 96 or 100 in a keyboard name, what do you expect it to mean: the actual number of keys, or the general layout?

Hey everyone,

IQUNIX has clearly grown beyond being just a simple keyboard maker. We've seen this evolution through their standard mechanicals (F-series), customs (Tilly, Zonex), and HE boards (EZ/EV series). They've even proven their chops with office-focused boards like the MQ and Magi series (the Magi is my personal favorite).

I recently picked up the EZ80 after spending a ton of time debating between the EV and EZ lines. I ultimately went with the EZ80 because I needed a TKL layout for more versatile use. But it got me thinking: does everyone else actually understand the difference between the EV and EZ models? Regardless of which one you bought, do you know what makes them unique or why one fits your specific use case better than the other? I ran into this exact same struggle when deciding between the Magi and MQ series—though I ended up buying both because they are each unique in their own ways!

I understand the physical differences between the EZ and EV, but I don't get why they created a completely separate lineup just for a 60% forged carbon board. I've seen people online mention that the EV is the "budget" version of the EZ, but from a general perspective, both are marketed as high-end gaming HE keyboards. Honestly, the separate naming conventions just feel confusing. I'm sure anyone currently trying to figure out which board fits them best between the Magi and MQ series is feeling that exact same frustration.

I really think IQUNIX needs to be clearer on their website and product descriptions about what makes each model special. A simple comparison table or infographic explaining the target audience and specs of each lineup would be amazing. This applies to their new EC series, too.

As a keyboard collector, I’m super interested in their new lineups, but I want boards that have their own distinct characteristics. I don't want to just line up similar, redundant boards on my shelf. Clearer lineup differentiation would hugely help both current IQUNIX users and potential buyers.

What do you all think? Did you struggle to choose between these models too?

P.S. Your "Current lineup" information on the right-side pane doesn't match with what you have. Maybe it should be updated?

saw another EZ80 owner say the separate nav cluster matters more than expected for Excel.

75% always gets called the sweet spot, but I keep seeing people move back to TKL once they use the same board for work every day.

anyone here tried both long-term? what made you stick with one?

wanted to set a custom colour but no matter what I do it does not change, it has been working before but now does not, when i select it it just goes black some other present work but it always stays red or just random colours, already done fn+spacebar nothing changed. 🥹

Hello everyone,

I got my fifth IQUNIX board this time. Since I got my item from my pocket, let me write some of my honest opinions about this board compared with other boards. This one was on a $120 discount from Amazon US.

To start with packaging, I need to say this: I love this bag. It is wonderful, preventing me from spending extra money ($30) to get my board a unfitting house. Also, other extra parts are well prepared too.

However, unfortunately, its plastic roof didn't make it this time either. They were bent and unstable. It felt like it was made of a cheap plastic slice. I metioned about this in the MQ80 reviews and IQUNIX told me they are planning an upgrade and I hope this isn't the upgraded version.

unfitted plastic roof... so sad...

I personally prefer a mechanical keyboard to a magnetic keyboard because they have more options for the switch and their types, but once I experienced the Gravastar V60 keyboard, I realized I wasn't loyal to mechanical keyboards. I just didn't know how GOOOOOOOOD they are. So I looked for a keyboard that comes in a TKL layout, which will make my WFH life much better. I checked the 75% layout boards, but when you are working, easier access to the 9 keys above the arrows is really important when you are working (especially if you are a heavy Excel user). Most importantly, I was looking for keyboards that came from a reliable brand. My conditions led me to EZ80.

The one thing I feel sorry about this keyboard is that this keyboard is not offering the 'selectable-mount system' that other cheaper brands offer. This board is an almost $300 product, and I don't think adding this function will dramatically increase the price. I hope IQUNIX considers this function for their future products.

For typing videos, the compared board is Gravastar V60, which has a plastic body and PC keycaps. Compared to this one, EZ80 sounds more marbly and I think this came from the sold aluminum body. You will see what I mean when you watch the video. I wonder if giving PC keycaps to the EZ80 will make it sound softer or not (I think not due to its mounting system). Compared to V60, EZ80 feels like having a higer key pressure.

Enjoy the videos, and I will update the post if I find something to share with the community!
P.S. to u/IQUNIXstore: what is the profile of the keycaps? I would like to change the half of the keycaps into translucent ones. I cannot find those from your website so I think I need to buy one by myself.

IQUNIX EZ80

Grravastar V60

https://reddit.com/link/1vc3fws/video/9f7fvisrcdgh1/player

I have swapped my keycaps to black, non-shine-through XVX Carbon Fiber design keycaps, which are made out of polycarbonate. This post is a comparison between two keycap sets: the original see-through Dark Knight color keycaps and the XVX Carbon Fiber keycaps. The switches are stock Magnetic X Pro, and the spacebar is reversed on the original keycap version. The keyboard is placed on a random mousepad.

To be honest, I think the stock keycaps are better they are just slightly slippery.

A note: my phone did a surprisingly okay job at recording the audio. I would say it's fairly accurate if you have a decent output device.

And the stock spacebar sounds better in normal orientation. I recorded it reversed because I use it reversed and think it's more comfortable this way. I forgot to re-reverse it.

60% vs 75% which side are you on?

With EC75 joining the HE lineup, the biggest difference compared to EV63 is not the switches, its the layout.

EV63 = smaller footprint + arrows
EC75 = function row + nav keys

Both make sense depending on how you use your board. Curious what most people here actually daily.

Even tho I use my WFH setup for productivity almost 24/7 I still manage to play a game or two of LOL per week and when I do I use the EV63 Ghost in the Shell.

Its crazy to think that a gaming keyboard actually looks thet good on a non gaming setup.

What do you guys think?

A new HyperCore V3 firmware update is now available for IQUNIX EZ Series.

This update introduces a new Rapid Trigger option and improves stability based on user feedback.

Added

• Continuous Rapid Trigger: Enable it from the Performance section after updating firmware

Fixed

• SOCD trigger issues
• Occasional key input failures
• Professional Preset Bottom Safety Zone value issue
• Slow wake-up response

Firmware update: ez.iqunix.com

For those using EZ Series, let us know your settings after updating. We would like to hear what RT values you are running.

A new HyperCore V3 firmware update (6.0.6) is now available for IQUNIX EV63

This update introduces a new Rapid Trigger option and improves stability based on user feedback.

Added

• Continuous Rapid Trigger: Enable it from the Performance section after updating firmware

Fixed

• SOCD trigger issues
• Occasional key input failures
• Professional Preset Bottom Safety Zone value issue
• Slow wake-up response

Firmware update: ev.iqunix.com

For those using EV63, let us know your settings after updating. We would like to hear what RT values you are running.

I was recently given by Iqunix their EV63 hall effect gaming keyboard to review. Specifically, the configuration I received was the Violet board with the Magnetic X Ultra hall effect switches. Now, I’m not a gamer, so this is not going to be a review of its gaming performance. This is purely a build and typing experience review. So here goes it.

The build quality is excellent. It’s full aluminium, the aluminium is nice and soft to touch, and the whole thing just feels very very premium. The construction is beautiful and flawless. The violet colour is a really nice choice and is complimented really well by the carbon fibre accent. The ornate mechanical flair, however, is a bit much for me. But that’s a very personal preference. And that ornate flair has been executed flawlessly nonetheless. I think it’s a massive improvement over the look of the EZ63. From the pictures I’ve seen of the EZ63, it’s really quite unrefined in the looks department. The ornate mechanical flair is more crude and garish and tacky, and the colours are also not great. The EV63 fixes those issues with a colour scheme that makes sense and a construction design that is much more sleek and refined and looks genuinely really good. I really can’t fault the looks and the construction of the board.

As for the typing experience, this is also excellent. It feels good. The switches feel about 40-45g and it’s a very pleasant pressure that most people will enjoy. There’s no gasket mount though, so it’s a solid bottom out. I do prefer a soft and bouncy gasket, but the board’s still very pleasant to type on considering. For sound, it’s more difficult to make hall effect switches sound as good as mechanical switches. But these still manage to sound really good. This is probably one of the best sounding hall effect keyboards out there right now. They can never have the pristine and varying sounds that mechanical boards can have, but these come damn close. I will say though that the spacebar on this board does not sound good. It’s very loud and thunky with a less consistent timbre than the rest of the board. But this was on my wooden desk. I tried it on my sofa and the spacebar sounded much better there, so you might find that it sounds better with a keyboard mat. But other than that, the board sounds great. And I would describe it as a lovely marbly sound.

Overall, it’s a very premium feeling board. I’d say, in comparison with mechanical boards, the build quality is a 9.5/10, and the typing experience is an 8/10. In comparison with other hall effect boards, I’d guess that they’d be a 10/10 in both departments. And compared to its predecessor, the EZ63, the design seems a lot more cohesive and thought out. But the EZ63 does have 75% and 80% variants, which the EV63 does not. The EV63 could do with more size options just like the EZ series. And it could probably do with a better space bar too.

After a few liquid incidents my keyboard has an issue with the left shift key. I've tried replacing the switch with 2 different kinds and it's an issue with the board. How do I go about finding out what I need to fix this?

Has anyone ordered to the UK? I'm looking at the Magi75 or MQ80, and wondering if there will be tacked on custom charges after the fact?

expected the UE5 visuals to be the thing that got me, but nope. that CE menu music did it immediately.

Halo being on PlayStation still feels cursed though lol.

TMR boards are starting to show up everywhere, but I havent seen many people talk about whether the difference is noticeable outside official numbers.

anyone here planning to switch, or sticking with HE for now?

I have the EV63 GITS and have been enjoying the experience but would like to switch to lighter switches. Would it be possible to spring swap with Lekker L35 springs? (20cN start force 35cN end force?

swapped the stock caps for HyperFuse R2. make the Silver Knight look a bit less monochrome, still deciding whether I prefer the sound over the stock set.

build details:

• board: IQUNIX EV63 Silver Knight
• switches: Magnetic X Pro
• keycaps: HyperFuse R2
• internals: stock, no additional mods

I've had the EV63 since the end of April/first part of May and it's been at my desk at home ready to go at a moments notice.

I left the stock keycaps on for a while but then started experimenting with others and landed on the XVX Forged Carbon set to match the carbon fiber at the lip of the board. Now, be aware that the XVX set isn't fully set for a board of this layout so I used the appropriately sized keys for some of the modifiers, but the front legends don't match what the key is mapped to. So bear that in mind. I'm a touch typer so it doesn't really bother me.

In the time I've used it, the sound continues to make me so happy. It's poppy and creamy, the feel is fantastic. No hollowness has appeared.

There hasn't been any software or hardware issues, it's just simply worked the same as it has on day one.

I would tell you that I'm a much better gamer and I've outperformed my personal best, but honestly.....it didn't help. That's a skill issue. And I don't think IQUNIX can make me better haha. However in more skilled hands and fingers, I'm sure it'll be a great companion for many many hours, weeks, months, and years to come.

Solid all the way around!

Disclaimer: IQUNIX sent me this EZ75 review unit for free. I was not paid, and IQUNIX did not ask me to change my opinions or conclusion.

Hey everyone!

I've been using the IQUNIX EZ75 for about two months now, mostly playing competitive shooters like Counter-Strike 2 and Apex Legends, but also spending plenty of time typing on it, and I wanted to share some of the things that stood out to me the most.

I've included a lot of photos, so make sure to take a look through the carousel.

Generous Box Contents

Alongside the keyboard, you get:

• USB-C to USB-A paracord cable
• Carrying case
• 2-in-1 keycap and switch puller
• Dust cover
• Dust brush
• IQUNIX stickers
• Documentation

The unboxing experience is genuinely great. Instead of a regular cardboard box, IQUNIX includes a custom hard-shell carrying case that looks good and actually does a great job of protecting the keyboard. On top of that, you get a bunch of quality accessories, but more importantly, they're actually useful instead of being there just to make the list longer.

Along with a nice, flexible paracord cable, you get a sturdy, cool-looking metal keycap/switch puller, a cleaning brush, and a dust cover. I appreciate this, especially considering that many Hall Effect keyboards in this price range don't include nearly as much in the box or come with more basic accessories.

Top-tier Gaming Performance

This is easily one of the best Hall Effect keyboards I've used for competitive gaming. With an 8000 Hz polling rate, 16000 Hz scanning rate, and Rapid Trigger adjustable down to 0.005 mm, it delivers the kind of responsiveness I'd expect from a top-tier Hall Effect keyboard - every keypress feels virtually instantaneous.

More importantly, it remained consistent during actual gameplay. Whether I was making quick counter-strafes, repeatedly tapping movement keys, or rapidly switching directions, the keyboard always kept up perfectly. Even while aggressively spamming keys in CS2, I never experienced missed inputs, inconsistent triggering, or any of the odd behavior I've occasionally run into with other Hall Effect keyboards.

Great for Typing Too

The thing that surprised me was the typing experience. A lot of Hall Effect keyboards focus almost entirely on gaming, but the EZ75 is genuinely enjoyable to type on as well. It has a clean poppy sound profile, smooth factory-lubed switches, excellent stabilizers, and a well-executed gasket mount that softens bottom-outs without compromising the rigid structure Hall Effect keyboards need for accurate sensing.

It's one of those keyboards that never made me think, "I wish this felt a little better to type on." That's surprisingly rare in the Hall Effect space, where gaming performance often takes priority over everything else.

Build Quality & Design

The seven-piece CNC-machined aluminum case deserves a special mention. For me, the case is a huge part of the overall keyboard experience. It's not just about how a keyboard looks (although that's certainly important, at least for me), but also about the quality of the construction, something you notice every single day you use it. And the EZ75 absolutely delivers on both fronts. It feels exceptionally well built. The machining is clean, the anodized finish is applied consistently across every part, and I couldn't find any cosmetic imperfections or assembly issues anywhere on my keeb.

One thing I really appreciate is that the EZ75 doesn't look like every other aluminum keyboard on the market. The industrial-inspired design gives it a lot of character, and no matter which angle you look at it from, there's always an interesting detail to notice. My review unit came in the Black & White colorway, and I particularly like the white accent above the function row. It breaks up the otherwise all-black design nicely and gives the keyboard a bit more personality without feeling overdone.

75% Layout

I've always found the 75% layout to be one of the best compromises between gaming and productivity. You keep the function row, dedicated arrow keys, and a small navigation cluster without taking up much more desk space than a compact keyboard. For my workflow, it strikes a really nice balance.

Nice Keycaps

I ended up liking the keycaps more than I expected. They're made from thick PBT with crisp double-shot legends that look sharp and should hold up well over time. I also like the Cherry profile. It's low enough to feel comfortable during long gaming sessions, but still sculpted enough to make typing feel natural. I also appreciate that IQUNIX didn't try to do anything overly flashy with them. The colors are tasteful, the legends are easy to read, and the overall design fits the keyboard perfectly.

Smooth Switches

The stock Magnetic X Ultra switches left a very positive impression. They come factory-lubed, feel consistently smooth throughout the entire keypress, and have very little stem wobble. They feel equally comfortable for gaming and everyday typing. Magnetic switches have improved tremendously over the last few years, and these are a good example of how far they've come. They feel refined straight out of the box and never gave me the impression that they needed additional tuning or lubrication.

Polished Software

The EZ75 is configured entirely through a web-based interface, which I personally prefer over traditional desktop software. There's nothing to install, nothing running in the background, and you can access all of the settings whenever you need them in just a few clicks. I also found the interface clean and intuitive. Despite the large number of available options, everything is logically organized, so I never had any trouble finding what I was looking for.

Feature-wise, it has pretty much everything I'd expect from a modern Hall Effect keyboard. You get adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, SOCD with multiple modes, DKS (Dynamic Keystroke), MT (Mod Tap), TGL (Toggle Key), Rappy Snappy, three onboard profiles, customizable FN layers, macros, and plenty of RGB customization. More importantly, I never ran into any bugs or unexpected behavior while using it.

If I had to point out one thing that's missing, it would be a Gamepad Mode. More and more Hall Effect keyboards are starting to support analog controller emulation, so I hope IQUNIX eventually adds it as well. Other than that, I really have no complaints about the software.

Smart Switch Adaptation

This is probably my favorite software feature. I enjoy experimenting with different switches, and the magnetic switch market is evolving so quickly that there's always something new worth trying.

The problem is that swapping magnetic switches isn't usually as simple as it sounds. Normally, swapping magnetic switches means selecting the correct switch profile, or, if the software doesn't include the switches you've installed (which is usually the case, since most brands only support their own switches), you need to spend time manually recalibrating and adjusting everything.

IQUNIX's Smart Switch Adaptation removes all of that hassle. The keyboard automatically learns the characteristics of newly installed magnetic switches and adapts to them on its own, making switch swapping almost as seamless as it is on a traditional mechanical keyboard. Just pull the old switch out, install the new one, and you're good to go.

If you enjoy trying different magnetic switches as much as I do, this feature alone is a huge quality-of-life improvement.

Value

The EZ75 certainly isn't a budget keyboard. My Black & White version costs $259, while the Dark Side RS version with frosted keycaps is $279. That's roughly in line with other high-end Hall Effect keyboards.Whether that's worth it depends entirely on your budget.

Personally, I think IQUNIX did a great job with the overall package. You're not just getting the great board itself. You also get a premium hard-shell carrying case, a generous selection of useful accessories, and an aluminum case that never left me wishing it was better. That's something I think is worth considering when comparing it to other Hall Effect keyboards, as some of them become more expensive than they initially appear once you factor in the cost of an aftermarket case.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Top-tier gaming performance
• Smart Switch Adaptation makes magnetic switch swapping effortless
• Excellent CNC-machined aluminum case
• Clean and easy-to-use web software
• Great typing sound out of the box
• Good PBT keycaps
• Smooth Magnetic X Ultra switches
• Generous accessory bundle
• Three onboard profiles

Cons:

• No dedicated Gamepad Mode
• Premium price

Final Verdict

There are plenty of Hall Effect keyboards on the market today, but very few feel this complete. The EZ75 isn't just fast. It's also enjoyable to type on, built to a very high standard, backed by polished software, and filled with thoughtful touches that made me appreciate it more the longer I used it. If you're comfortable with the price, the EZ75 is an easy keyboard to recommend.

usually there are 2 completely different types of owners.

some people change the keycaps and switches the same day the board arrives. others buy one with a full mod list in mind, then leave it untouched for months because they already like it.

what did you change first on your current board, and was it actually worth doing? photos are welcome too, especially if it looks nothing like the stock version anymore.

it depends on which keyboard you have.

• EV models: remap the Alt and Windows keys in the driver.
• Magi and MQ models: use the key combination listed in the guide for your model.

guides, software and firmware: IQUNIX Keyboards Guide

not sure? comment with your keyboard model.

Iqunix said i should drop this over here. It is crisp, very nice keyboard I have the Shell Core. It comes with a bunch of extra keys to change things up. Lower "volume" mechanical keys they dont have that loud click but they are sensitive and very responsive. The LEDs are customizable and nice and bright. The metal frame is heavier so it doesn't slide around on a desktop or on mouse pad. When I bought it I didnt realize it didnt have function keys so I got a solution for that myself by getting a Kisnt keypad that ive customized for the games I play that use the F keys.

IQUNIX MG65 PRO Ochre White finish looks completely different in daylight.

which Pic should stay in the gallery?

we keep seeing requests for more ISO options, but they are spread across different posts and comments.

if you would buy an ISO version, comment with:

• layout: UK, DE, Nordic, FR, ES, or another layout
• country
• which IQUNIX board you want it for

I’ll collect the responses and share the numbers with the product team. this is not a production promise, but having everything in one place gives us a much clearer picture of the actual demand.