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 22, 2026.
2026 · week26of 52
This week at a glance
biggest riser
Hall Effect / Rapid Trigger
+82%
biggest faller
Cherry MX2A
-36%
breakout
GMK CYL Masterpiece R2
+46%
sleeper
GMK CYL Ramune
+18%
Switches
Switch movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
Hall Effect / Rapid TriggerKeychron V6 Ultra HE VIP reservation opened June 15 with Nova Socket hybrid-switch tech. Hall effect now treated as baseline expectation on new gaming board launches per W26 roundups.
+82%Keychron V6 Ultra HE VIP reservation opened June 15 with Nova Socket hybrid-switch tech. Hall effect now treated as baseline expectation on new gaming board launches per W26 roundups.
02
HMX Cloud V2Broadly in stock across iLumKB, Milktooth, LumeKeebs, and Eloquent Clicks. No new review catalyst this week; shelf-arrival plateau continues into W26.
flatBroadly in stock across iLumKB, Milktooth, LumeKeebs, and Eloquent Clicks. No new review catalyst this week; shelf-arrival plateau continues into W26.
03
Gateron Oil KingCommunity benchmark linear at $0.90 per switch. No new reviews or restocks in W26. Steady evergreen discussion with no catalyst to move the needle.
flatCommunity benchmark linear at $0.90 per switch. No new reviews or restocks in W26. Steady evergreen discussion with no catalyst to move the needle.
04
Gateron LanesPrototypist carries in-stock units shipping within 3 days. ThereminGoat review lift from W25 fading to steady state; no fresh review catalyst in W26.
flatPrototypist carries in-stock units shipping within 3 days. ThereminGoat review lift from W25 fading to steady state; no fresh review catalyst in W26.
05
Cherry MX2ASlow community sentiment bleed continues as Hall effect alternatives dominate new board specs. No MX2A product launch or review to arrest the decline in W26.
-36%Slow community sentiment bleed continues as Hall effect alternatives dominate new board specs. No MX2A product launch or review to arrest the decline in W26.
Keycaps
Keycap movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
GMK CYL Masterpiece R2GB closes June 26 — final-day urgency peak via NovelKeys, KBDfans, Oblotzky, Prototypist, Geon Works. New Katakana legends on nav cluster cited as key upgrade over R1.
+46%GB closes June 26 — final-day urgency peak via NovelKeys, KBDfans, Oblotzky, Prototypist, Geon Works. New Katakana legends on nav cluster cited as key upgrade over R1.
02
GMK CYL Prussian AlertClosed June 12; post-close fade accelerating two weeks out. No shipping or production update to re-engage community. Score continues descent from W25 peak.
+38%Closed June 12; post-close fade accelerating two weeks out. No shipping or production update to re-engage community. Score continues descent from W25 peak.
03
DCS DolchGB active June 1–July 1 via Divinikey. Signature Plastics DCS profile; pricing tiers unlock on final quantity. Steady mid-window activity with no new community flashpoint.
flatGB active June 1–July 1 via Divinikey. Signature Plastics DCS profile; pricing tiers unlock on final quantity. Steady mid-window activity with no new community flashpoint.
04
GMK CYL PandemoniumGB active June 1–July 1 via DeltaKeyCo, Prototypist, Bowl Keyboards, and others. Mid-window plateau; Berserk eclipse-themed translucent set maintaining steady interest.
flatGB active June 1–July 1 via DeltaKeyCo, Prototypist, Bowl Keyboards, and others. Mid-window plateau; Berserk eclipse-themed translucent set maintaining steady interest.
05
GMK CYL SeleneGB closed June 19 as scheduled. Post-close fade now active; community attention shifts to open GBs. Production queue wait begins — estimated Q4 2026 fulfillment.
+24%GB closed June 19 as scheduled. Post-close fade now active; community attention shifts to open GBs. Production queue wait begins — estimated Q4 2026 fulfillment.
06
GMK CYL RamuneClosed June 5; post-close fade continues with no production update. No community re-engagement catalyst in W26. Score erosion steady.
+18%Closed June 5; post-close fade continues with no production update. No community re-engagement catalyst in W26. Score erosion steady.
Layouts
Layout movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
Split / ErgoKeychron Orca Echo crowdfunding raised 170M yen from 6,501 backers in half a day from June 19 Gizmart launch. Biggest split keyboard funding event of 2026 so far.
+66%Keychron Orca Echo crowdfunding raised 170M yen from 6,501 backers in half a day from June 19 Gizmart launch. Biggest split keyboard funding event of 2026 so far.
02
75% LayoutSteady evergreen interest; no major new 75% board launch in W26. IQUNIX EC75 Computex halo fully faded. Dominant enthusiast form factor by volume with minimal directional movement.
flatSteady evergreen interest; no major new 75% board launch in W26. IQUNIX EC75 Computex halo fully faded. Dominant enthusiast form factor by volume with minimal directional movement.
03
Alice layoutContinued slow bleed as ergo-curious buyers pivot to true split boards. Orca Echo launch amplifies the trend away from Alice as a compromise form factor.
-31%Continued slow bleed as ergo-curious buyers pivot to true split boards. Orca Echo launch amplifies the trend away from Alice as a compromise form factor.
Vendors
Vendor movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
Mode DesignsPrologue 98% targeting Summer 2026 — prototype testing updates posted this week. Crown Mounting System commentary still circulating. No concrete new GB announcement in W26.
flatPrologue 98% targeting Summer 2026 — prototype testing updates posted this week. Crown Mounting System commentary still circulating. No concrete new GB announcement in W26.
02
PrototypistSummer Sale launched June 19–28: 40% off all items with £50 spend. GMK Pandemonium and Gateron Lanes in-stock also live. Sale timing adds traffic and sentiment lift in W26.
+33%Summer Sale launched June 19–28: 40% off all items with £50 spend. GMK Pandemonium and Gateron Lanes in-stock also live. Sale timing adds traffic and sentiment lift in W26.
03
CannonKeysGMK Spark closed June 21 and Link closed June 15 — both major GBs now post-close. No new GB launch announced to replace the pipeline. Vendor entering a quiet window.
+22%GMK Spark closed June 21 and Link closed June 15 — both major GBs now post-close. No new GB launch announced to replace the pipeline. Vendor entering a quiet window.
Brands
Brand movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
01
KeychronOrca Echo crowdfunding raised 170M yen with 6,501 backers in half a day from June 19. V6 Ultra HE VIP reservation also opened June 15 with Nova Socket hybrid tech. Strongest Keychron week of 2026.
+72%Orca Echo crowdfunding raised 170M yen with 6,501 backers in half a day from June 19. V6 Ultra HE VIP reservation also opened June 15 with Nova Socket hybrid tech. Strongest Keychron week of 2026.
02
Wuque StudioMammoth V2 and Promise V2 listed as in-development on product updates page. No new announcement or IC launched in W26. Post-anniversary-sale dip continues at a slow bleed rate.
flatMammoth V2 and Promise V2 listed as in-development on product updates page. No new announcement or IC launched in W26. Post-anniversary-sale dip continues at a slow bleed rate.
03
Cherry (GMK parent)GMK production backlog for Selene, Pandemonium, and Masterpiece R2 keeps brand present but passive. MX2A switch headwinds from Hall effect segment continue with no positive catalyst in W26.
flatGMK production backlog for Selene, Pandemonium, and Masterpiece R2 keeps brand present but passive. MX2A switch headwinds from Hall effect segment continue with no positive catalyst in W26.