A weighted weekly score across community chatter, retail availability, and editorial mentions. Row names link to their deep dive when one has been published. Updated May 11, 2026.
Oil Kings remain in vendor rotation at NK and CK with steady stock turnover; no restock announcement or new sound-test viral moment surfaced in the May 11–17 window.
Score change: flatOil Kings remain in vendor rotation at NK and CK with steady stock turnover; no restock announcement or new sound-test viral moment surfaced in the May 11–17 window.
HMX's next-generation lubrication system is in final validation per an April 2026 R&D update, with new components not expected until Q3–Q4 2026; no new W20 community event moved the needle.
Score change: flatHMX's next-generation lubrication system is in final validation per an April 2026 R&D update, with new components not expected until Q3–Q4 2026; no new W20 community event moved the needle.
Enthusiast coverage continues to frame MX2A as a solid introductory option that will not displace HMX or Gateron in the mid-tier; coverage arguing for mechanical switches over Hall-effect still does not pick MX2A as the exemplar.
Score change: -23%Enthusiast coverage continues to frame MX2A as a solid introductory option that will not displace HMX or Gateron in the mid-tier; coverage arguing for mechanical switches over Hall-effect still does not pick MX2A as the exemplar.
Group buy opened May 15 on KBDfans with a global vendor network spanning EU, UK, US, Canada, Korea, Japan, Australia, and MENA; IC thread logged over 121,000 reads before the window opened.
Score change: +46%Group buy opened May 15 on KBDfans with a global vendor network spanning EU, UK, US, Canada, Korea, Japan, Australia, and MENA; IC thread logged over 121,000 reads before the window opened.
GB closed April 13 and is in production with a Q3 2026 delivery estimate; momentum cooling naturally in the post-close window with no new community events to sustain it.
Score change: -16%GB closed April 13 and is in production with a Q3 2026 delivery estimate; momentum cooling naturally in the post-close window with no new community events to sustain it.
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MT3 profile
Drop's MT3 catalog holds its retro-build niche with no new set launch or major restock announced for this window; the profile ticks along on Susuwatari and Black-on-White steady sales.
Score change: flatDrop's MT3 catalog holds its retro-build niche with no new set launch or major restock announced for this window; the profile ticks along on Susuwatari and Black-on-White steady sales.
Multiple 'best ergonomic keyboards 2026' roundups published this week continue to cite ZSA Voyager and Glove80 as the top two picks for programmers; the category is generating consistent evergreen search traffic as a distinct buying cohort.
Score change: +34%Multiple 'best ergonomic keyboards 2026' roundups published this week continue to cite ZSA Voyager and Glove80 as the top two picks for programmers; the category is generating consistent evergreen search traffic as a distinct buying cohort.
KeebFinder's active group-buy filter shows multiple 75% keyboards in live windows this week including Zonex 75 at Prototypist; Mode Sonnet and Encore fulfillments sustain builder interest in the format.
Score change: +30%KeebFinder's active group-buy filter shows multiple 75% keyboards in live windows this week including Zonex 75 at Prototypist; Mode Sonnet and Encore fulfillments sustain builder interest in the format.
No new Alice ICs appeared on GeekHack during the May 11 window; community attention continues to migrate toward split and 75% formats as those categories sustain active group-buy pipelines.
Score change: -19%No new Alice ICs appeared on GeekHack during the May 11 window; community attention continues to migrate toward split and 75% formats as those categories sustain active group-buy pipelines.
Encore 2026 pre-orders (open since April 16, shipping July) generate coverage alongside a teaser for the Prologue — a 98% full-size with a new Crown gasket mount system slated for summer 2026.
Score change: +26%Encore 2026 pre-orders (open since April 16, shipping July) generate coverage alongside a teaser for the Prologue — a 98% full-size with a new Crown gasket mount system slated for summer 2026.
Multiple GMK CYL group buys (King of the Seas, Gonzales, Greg R2) remain live through the storefront; no new headline launch this week but transaction cadence is steady.
Score change: flatMultiple GMK CYL group buys (King of the Seas, Gonzales, Greg R2) remain live through the storefront; no new headline launch this week but transaction cadence is steady.
Prototypist carried 19 live group buys this week including Slate Zero and SWG Classic Blue (both closing May 18) and DCS Grass Valley — one of their densest active-window weeks of the year.
Score change: +16%Prototypist carried 19 live group buys this week including Slate Zero and SWG Classic Blue (both closing May 18) and DCS Grass Valley — one of their densest active-window weeks of the year.
Q6 Ultra 8K and V5 Ultra 8K review cycle remains active at Tom's Hardware and AppleInsider into May; the ZMK wireless story draws 'first mass-produced ZMK keyboard' framing with no competitors matching the 660-hour battery claim.
Score change: +32%Q6 Ultra 8K and V5 Ultra 8K review cycle remains active at Tom's Hardware and AppleInsider into May; the ZMK wireless story draws 'first mass-produced ZMK keyboard' framing with no competitors matching the 660-hour battery claim.
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Wuque Studio
Morandi switch steady-seller status holds but no new product announcement or IC surfaced during the May 11–17 window; storefront restock cadence continues without a headline event.
Score change: flatMorandi switch steady-seller status holds but no new product announcement or IC surfaced during the May 11–17 window; storefront restock cadence continues without a headline event.
A GeekHack IC for the YuRui HE switch posted May 10 signals new HE entrants beyond Cherry's orbit; MX2A stays categorized as an entry-level option while HMX and Gateron continue winning the mid-tier linear conversation.
Score change: -15%A GeekHack IC for the YuRui HE switch posted May 10 signals new HE entrants beyond Cherry's orbit; MX2A stays categorized as an entry-level option while HMX and Gateron continue winning the mid-tier linear conversation.