GoKawiilIQUNIX's MQ80 low-profile keyboard reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Tom's Hardware tested IQUNIX's new MQ80, an all-aluminum, low-profile 80-key mechanical keyboard with per-key RGB, PBT keycaps, and USB/2.4GHz/Bluetooth connectivity, priced at $159.99 and released February 25, 2025. The review praises its build quality and typing sound but notes it faces strong competition and is less portable than rivals.
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The review suggests IQUNIX, known for pioneering premium materials in mechanical keyboards before the category went mainstream, is now trying to extend that reputation into the low-profile segment where many brands already compete. The reviewer's advice to wait for a sale implies the MQ80's value proposition may not currently justify its price against established low-profile alternatives.
- IQUNIX MQ80 is a $159.99 low-profile mechanical keyboard with an aluminum case and per-key RGB.
- It uses IQUNIX's own Rose Gold linear switches and supports USB, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth 5.1.
- Reviewer recommends waiting for a sale unless buyers specifically want non-magnetic switches.
IQUNIX MQ80 Mechanical Keyboard — The MQ80 brings IQUNIX's signature all-aluminum build and premium PBT keycaps into a sleek low-profile form factor with excellent keystroke sound. It's a great pick if you want a stylish, well-made board without magnetic switches, especially if you can snag it on sale.
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