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 15, 2026.
2026 · week25of 52
This week at a glance
biggest riser
Hall Effect / Rapid Trigger
+76%
biggest faller
Cherry MX2A
-32%
breakout
GMK CYL Masterpiece R2
+38%
sleeper
Wuque Studio
+14%
Switches
Switch movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
Hall Effect / Rapid TriggerCorsair CLIPPER PRO Mini 60 (IP57, 8000Hz) drawing mainstream coverage week three post-launch. IQUNIX EC75 Computex debut still generating post-show content. Hall Effect now treated as baseline expectation for new gaming boards per multiple W25 roundups.
+76%Corsair CLIPPER PRO Mini 60 (IP57, 8000Hz) drawing mainstream coverage week three post-launch. IQUNIX EC75 Computex debut still generating post-show content. Hall Effect now treated as baseline expectation for new gaming boards per multiple W25 roundups.
02
HMX Cloud V2Post-launch plateau: stocked at Milktooth, SwitchOddities, iLumkb, UniKeys, and Eloquent Clicks. Community reception positive — L4 mold praised for smoothness — but shelf-arrival excitement from W24 is settling. No new review drops this week.
flatPost-launch plateau: stocked at Milktooth, SwitchOddities, iLumkb, UniKeys, and Eloquent Clicks. Community reception positive — L4 mold praised for smoothness — but shelf-arrival excitement from W24 is settling. No new review drops this week.
03
Gateron Oil KingNo new catalysts. Stable mid-tier benchmark presence. Gateron's magnetic Lanes and HE Jade lines pulling community attention toward their newer offerings rather than Oil King in W25.
flatNo new catalysts. Stable mid-tier benchmark presence. Gateron's magnetic Lanes and HE Jade lines pulling community attention toward their newer offerings rather than Oil King in W25.
04
Gateron LanesWidely restocked across Prototypist, Bowl Keyboards, Delta Key Co, Keybay, and Pantheon Keys. Post-ThereminGoat-review sell-out cycles stabilizing; demand holding but initial urgency has normalized into steady mid-range enthusiasm.
flatWidely restocked across Prototypist, Bowl Keyboards, Delta Key Co, Keybay, and Pantheon Keys. Post-ThereminGoat-review sell-out cycles stabilizing; demand holding but initial urgency has normalized into steady mid-range enthusiasm.
05
Cherry MX2ANo new product news. Enthusiast comparisons favor Gateron and HMX options for stock smoothness; MX2A lubrication benefits only materializing past 50k keystrokes cited repeatedly as a liability in W25 community threads.
-32%No new product news. Enthusiast comparisons favor Gateron and HMX options for stock smoothness; MX2A lubrication benefits only materializing past 50k keystrokes cited repeatedly as a liability in W25 community threads.
Keycaps
Keycap movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
GMK CYL Prussian AlertGB closed June 12 at Prototypist, Geonworks, Oblotzky, KBDfans. Post-close score drop: community shifting from purchase urgency to production wait mode. Estimated fulfillment Q4 2026; drop expected to steepen in W26.
+56%GB closed June 12 at Prototypist, Geonworks, Oblotzky, KBDfans. Post-close score drop: community shifting from purchase urgency to production wait mode. Estimated fulfillment Q4 2026; drop expected to steepen in W26.
02
GMK CYL Masterpiece R2Active GB June 5–26 at KBDfans, Prototypist, Geonworks, Deskhero, SwitchKeys AU. Energieschleuder-designed modernization of an iconic set with refined legends and expanded layout support. Closing-week push arriving in W26.
+38%Active GB June 5–26 at KBDfans, Prototypist, Geonworks, Deskhero, SwitchKeys AU. Energieschleuder-designed modernization of an iconic set with refined legends and expanded layout support. Closing-week push arriving in W26.
03
GMK CYL SeleneClosing June 19 — final days of the May 15–June 19 window driving last-call urgency at iLumkb, KBDfans, Delta Key Co, Duckeebs, MechanicalKeyboards, and Prototypist. Base kit $160 USD; Q4 2026 fulfillment estimated.
+37%Closing June 19 — final days of the May 15–June 19 window driving last-call urgency at iLumkb, KBDfans, Delta Key Co, Duckeebs, MechanicalKeyboards, and Prototypist. Base kit $160 USD; Q4 2026 fulfillment estimated.
04
DCS DolchActive GB June 1–July 1 via Divinikey. Mid-run plateau typical for DCS profile sets; Signature Plastics manufacture and Dolch colorway maintain niche but loyal following with pricing-tier refund mechanic still attracting late orders.
flatActive GB June 1–July 1 via Divinikey. Mid-run plateau typical for DCS profile sets; Signature Plastics manufacture and Dolch colorway maintain niche but loyal following with pricing-tier refund mechanic still attracting late orders.
05
GMK CYL PandemoniumActive GB June 1–July 1 via Prototypist, Delta Key Co, Bowl Keyboards, Swagkeys, Pantheon Keys, Typist Club, Keybay. Berserk eclipse-themed translucent GMK set with steady mid-run engagement building toward July close.
+32%Active GB June 1–July 1 via Prototypist, Delta Key Co, Bowl Keyboards, Swagkeys, Pantheon Keys, Typist Club, Keybay. Berserk eclipse-themed translucent GMK set with steady mid-run engagement building toward July close.
06
GMK CYL RamuneClosed June 5, now in silent production queue. Post-close fade continues with no new community milestones; discussion minimal until fulfillment news surfaces around Q3 2026.
+24%Closed June 5, now in silent production queue. Post-close fade continues with no new community milestones; discussion minimal until fulfillment news surfaces around Q3 2026.
Layouts
Layout movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
Split / ErgoKeychron Orca Echo crowdfunding opens June 19 on Gizmart — 49-key split with 19mm trackball and encoder, Computex-revealed June 2. CannonKeys Link closes today June 15, adding post-close community reflection. Two simultaneous split narratives sustaining category momentum.
+55%Keychron Orca Echo crowdfunding opens June 19 on Gizmart — 49-key split with 19mm trackball and encoder, Computex-revealed June 2. CannonKeys Link closes today June 15, adding post-close community reflection. Two simultaneous split narratives sustaining category momentum.
02
75% LayoutIQUNIX EC75 Computex debut sustaining mild interest in 75% HE boards into W25. No new independent 75% launches this week. Remains dominant enthusiast form factor by volume but generating little directional movement without a fresh headline.
flatIQUNIX EC75 Computex debut sustaining mild interest in 75% HE boards into W25. No new independent 75% launches this week. Remains dominant enthusiast form factor by volume but generating little directional movement without a fresh headline.
03
Alice layoutContinued slow bleed as ergo interest concentrates around split and columnar designs rather than the Alice form factor. No new Alice GB announcements or notable community builds surfacing in W25 discussion.
-28%Continued slow bleed as ergo interest concentrates around split and columnar designs rather than the Alice form factor. No new Alice GB announcements or notable community builds surfacing in W25 discussion.
Vendors
Vendor movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
Mode DesignsPrologue 98% keyboard prototype testing update surfaced on Mode's social — first numpad-layout board in their lineup, summer 2026 target. Crown Mounting System commentary still drawing engagement; Encore 2026 in-stock availability keeping brand visible.
+42%Prologue 98% keyboard prototype testing update surfaced on Mode's social — first numpad-layout board in their lineup, summer 2026 target. Crown Mounting System commentary still drawing engagement; Encore 2026 in-stock availability keeping brand visible.
02
CannonKeysLink split ergo GB closed June 15; post-close score eases as purchase momentum converts to production wait. GMK Spark (June 21 close) provides secondary engagement this week. No new GB announcement to replace Link in W25.
flatLink split ergo GB closed June 15; post-close score eases as purchase momentum converts to production wait. GMK Spark (June 21 close) provides secondary engagement this week. No new GB announcement to replace Link in W25.
03
PrototypistPost-Prussian-Alert-close dip: the high-traffic GB that ran through June 12 is now silent. Still hosting GMK Pandemonium (through July 1) and GMK Selene (closing June 19). Three active GBs last week drops to two; vendor cadence eases slightly in W25.
flatPost-Prussian-Alert-close dip: the high-traffic GB that ran through June 12 is now silent. Still hosting GMK Pandemonium (through July 1) and GMK Selene (closing June 19). Three active GBs last week drops to two; vendor cadence eases slightly in W25.
Brands
Brand movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
KeychronOrca Echo crowdfunding opens June 19 on Gizmart — prototype hands-on at Tenkey Vol.11 generated mixed-but-sustained discussion on thumb-trackball placement. Q3 Ultra 8K review coverage also active, keeping brand in the W25 news cycle.
+55%Orca Echo crowdfunding opens June 19 on Gizmart — prototype hands-on at Tenkey Vol.11 generated mixed-but-sustained discussion on thumb-trackball placement. Q3 Ultra 8K review coverage also active, keeping brand in the W25 news cycle.
02
Wuque Studio6th Anniversary Special Return sale ended June 14 — event ran June 8–14 with discontinued board returns and mystery boxes. Post-event dip typical; no new product announcement to sustain W25 engagement.
+14%6th Anniversary Special Return sale ended June 14 — event ran June 8–14 with discontinued board returns and mystery boxes. Post-event dip typical; no new product announcement to sustain W25 engagement.
03
Cherry (GMK parent)No new brand-level Cherry news in W25. GMK Selene and Pandemonium buyers face typical 12–18 month production waits; slow queue frustration persists in community threads. Score holds near W24 level — no positive or negative catalyst this week.
flatNo new brand-level Cherry news in W25. GMK Selene and Pandemonium buyers face typical 12–18 month production waits; slow queue frustration persists in community threads. Score holds near W24 level — no positive or negative catalyst this week.