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 June 8, 2026.
2026 · week24of 52
This week at a glance
biggest riser
GMK CYL Prussian Alert
+74%
biggest faller
GMK CYL Ramune
+28%
breakout
HMX Cloud V2
+64%
sleeper
GMK CYL Pandemonium
+29%
Switches
Switch movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
Hall Effect / Rapid TriggerCorsair CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 on sale at $99 establishes a new sub-$100 HE price floor. IQUNIX EC75 Computex momentum carries into W24. Community discussion of entry-level HE boards accelerating across Reddit and KeebTalk.
+72%Corsair CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 on sale at $99 establishes a new sub-$100 HE price floor. IQUNIX EC75 Computex momentum carries into W24. Community discussion of entry-level HE boards accelerating across Reddit and KeebTalk.
02
HMX Cloud V2Cloud V2 hitting retailer shelves this week — Milktooth shipping as early as June 10, iLumKB and SwitchOddities also showing in-stock. First hands-on impressions landing online; dual-material bottom housing and second-gen lubrication praised broadly.
+64%Cloud V2 hitting retailer shelves this week — Milktooth shipping as early as June 10, iLumKB and SwitchOddities also showing in-stock. First hands-on impressions landing online; dual-material bottom housing and second-gen lubrication praised broadly.
03
Gateron Oil KingNo new news in W24. Oil King V2 remains in the 2026 catalog at $0.90 per switch but drew no fresh coverage or community threads. Benchmark-status switches trend flat absent a catalyst.
flatNo new news in W24. Oil King V2 remains in the 2026 catalog at $0.90 per switch but drew no fresh coverage or community threads. Benchmark-status switches trend flat absent a catalyst.
04
Gateron LanesThereminGoat review of the Alps SKCM Orange-inspired Gateron Lanes tactiles circulating widely on KeebTalk and Reddit. Reported sell-out cycles driving FOMO; strongest new tactile story entering mid-June.
+38%ThereminGoat review of the Alps SKCM Orange-inspired Gateron Lanes tactiles circulating widely on KeebTalk and Reddit. Reported sell-out cycles driving FOMO; strongest new tactile story entering mid-June.
05
Cherry MX2ANo new Cherry news in W24 softens the decline slightly. Dummy switch skepticism persists but has been priced in by the community. Score nudges up 3 points from normalisation rather than any positive catalyst.
flatNo new Cherry news in W24 softens the decline slightly. Dummy switch skepticism persists but has been priced in by the community. Score nudges up 3 points from normalisation rather than any positive catalyst.
Keycaps
Keycap movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
GMK CYL Prussian AlertFinal-day deadline June 12 at 10 PM EDT driving last-call urgency across all vendor pages. Oblotzky-led GB through NovelKeys, KBDfans, Prototypist and nine other global vendors. Score peaks this week; will fall sharply post-closure.
+74%Final-day deadline June 12 at 10 PM EDT driving last-call urgency across all vendor pages. Oblotzky-led GB through NovelKeys, KBDfans, Prototypist and nine other global vendors. Score peaks this week; will fall sharply post-closure.
02
DCS DolchActive GB June 1–July 1 at Divinikey. Passing its midpoint with steady daily order flow. Classic Dolch colorway in DCS profile by Signature Plastics continues to attract SA profile converts and retro-colorway fans.
+35%Active GB June 1–July 1 at Divinikey. Passing its midpoint with steady daily order flow. Classic Dolch colorway in DCS profile by Signature Plastics continues to attract SA profile converts and retro-colorway fans.
03
GMK CYL SeleneActive GB through June 19. Special-effects rainbow glitter plastic maintains steady community attention; US-only availability through Mechanical Keyboards caps addressable market. Closing-week push expected next week.
flatActive GB through June 19. Special-effects rainbow glitter plastic maintains steady community attention; US-only availability through Mechanical Keyboards caps addressable market. Closing-week push expected next week.
04
GMK CYL PandemoniumNew tracker entrant. Berserk eclipse-themed translucent red legend GB runs June 1–July 1; DeltaKeyCo-designed set available through eight regional vendors including Prototypist. Enthusiast interest building into week two of the run.
+29%New tracker entrant. Berserk eclipse-themed translucent red legend GB runs June 1–July 1; DeltaKeyCo-designed set available through eight regional vendors including Prototypist. Enthusiast interest building into week two of the run.
05
GMK CYL RamuneGB closed June 5, now entering silent production queue with Q3–Q4 2026 ship estimates. Community attention shifts away post-closure; sharp score drop reflects the GB exit dynamic common to GMK sets.
+28%GB closed June 5, now entering silent production queue with Q3–Q4 2026 ship estimates. Community attention shifts away post-closure; sharp score drop reflects the GB exit dynamic common to GMK sets.
Layouts
Layout movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
Split / ErgoKeychron Orca Echo shown at Computex Taipei and Tokyo Tenki meetup — 49-key split with trackball and wheel. CannonKeys Link GB closes June 15, driving final-week urgency. Two simultaneous ergo narratives spiking combined category interest.
+52%Keychron Orca Echo shown at Computex Taipei and Tokyo Tenki meetup — 49-key split with trackball and wheel. CannonKeys Link GB closes June 15, driving final-week urgency. Two simultaneous ergo narratives spiking combined category interest.
02
75% LayoutIQUNIX EC75 Computex halo effect continues into W24. Corsair CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 counters with a 60% narrative, but 75% remains the dominant launch form factor. Score holds near prior week with minimal fresh catalyst.
flatIQUNIX EC75 Computex halo effect continues into W24. Corsair CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 counters with a 60% narrative, but 75% remains the dominant launch form factor. Score holds near prior week with minimal fresh catalyst.
03
Alice layoutNo new IC or GB activity. Slight score recovery from -27 as ergo enthusiasm from Orca Echo and CannonKeys Link spills sideways into Alice awareness, but no direct Alice catalyst this week.
flatNo new IC or GB activity. Slight score recovery from -27 as ergo enthusiasm from Orca Echo and CannonKeys Link spills sideways into Alice awareness, but no direct Alice catalyst this week.
Vendors
Vendor movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
Mode DesignsEncore 2026 pre-orders remain open with July 2026 ship target but no fresh announcement this week. Now a permanent SKU rather than a limited-run, reducing urgency-driven excitement. Score eases slightly from W23 peak.
flatEncore 2026 pre-orders remain open with July 2026 ship target but no fresh announcement this week. Now a permanent SKU rather than a limited-run, reducing urgency-driven excitement. Score eases slightly from W23 peak.
02
CannonKeysLink split ergo GB entering final 7-day push before June 15 close. Open-source PCB pledge at 300 units sold is motivating community buy-in. Score jumps on closing-week urgency; also hosting GMK Spark through June 21.
+30%Link split ergo GB entering final 7-day push before June 15 close. Open-source PCB pledge at 300 units sold is motivating community buy-in. Score jumps on closing-week urgency; also hosting GMK Spark through June 21.
03
PrototypistUK vendor active across GMK Prussian Alert (closing June 12), GMK Pandemonium (live through July 1), and GMK Selene (live through June 19). Three concurrent active GBs plus Prussian Alert final-call traffic driving sustained vendor visibility.
+29%UK vendor active across GMK Prussian Alert (closing June 12), GMK Pandemonium (live through July 1), and GMK Selene (live through June 19). Three concurrent active GBs plus Prussian Alert final-call traffic driving sustained vendor visibility.
Brands
Brand movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
KeychronKeychron Orca Echo world premiere at Computex Taipei and Tokyo Tenki meetup generates major split-keyboard coverage. V10 Ultra shipping normally. Crowdfunding opens June 19 on Gizmodo, keeping Keychron in the news cycle all of W24.
+51%Keychron Orca Echo world premiere at Computex Taipei and Tokyo Tenki meetup generates major split-keyboard coverage. V10 Ultra shipping normally. Crowdfunding opens June 19 on Gizmodo, keeping Keychron in the news cycle all of W24.
02
Wuque StudioNo announcements or shipping updates in W24. WS Morandi continues to receive positive community discussion from ThereminGoat's earlier review. Brand maintains steady in-stock catalog absent any new product news.
flatNo announcements or shipping updates in W24. WS Morandi continues to receive positive community discussion from ThereminGoat's earlier review. Brand maintains steady in-stock catalog absent any new product news.
03
Cherry (GMK parent)No new brand-level Cherry news in W24. GMK production timelines remain a persistent community frustration; Prussian Alert buyers facing typical 12–18 month waits. Slight score recovery from -28 as no fresh negative news this week.
flatNo new brand-level Cherry news in W24. GMK production timelines remain a persistent community frustration; Prussian Alert buyers facing typical 12–18 month waits. Slight score recovery from -28 as no fresh negative news this week.