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 Aug 3, 2026.
Keychron V6 Ultra HE Kickstarter holds front-page momentum in its second week; Gamakay's teased Q2 TMR board broadens the magnetic-switch story.
Score change: +97%Keychron V6 Ultra HE Kickstarter holds front-page momentum in its second week; Gamakay's teased Q2 TMR board broadens the magnetic-switch story.
ThereminGoat review buzz fades into its third week; Geekhack tactile threads shift toward newer Magnetic Jade and TMR coverage instead.
Score change: -44%ThereminGoat review buzz fades into its third week; Geekhack tactile threads shift toward newer Magnetic Jade and TMR coverage instead.
Still the default per MKB Guide's 2026 Cherry guide; Cherry's own TMR push (XTRFY MK Crystal) draws more spec-sheet attention than MX2A itself.
Score change: flatStill the default per MKB Guide's 2026 Cherry guide; Cherry's own TMR push (XTRFY MK Crystal) draws more spec-sheet attention than MX2A itself.
Geekhack GB enters its final full week before the Aug 12 close; Prototypist and NovelKeys kittings push toward higher MOQ tier unlocks.
Score change: +70%Geekhack GB enters its final full week before the Aug 12 close; Prototypist and NovelKeys kittings push toward higher MOQ tier unlocks.
Production tracking toward Nov 2026 ship per Oblotzky/zFrontier; community chatter cools further as attention shifts to the OG Extensions close.
Score change: -40%Production tracking toward Nov 2026 ship per Oblotzky/zFrontier; community chatter cools further as attention shifts to the OG Extensions close.
PC Gamer's coverage of Mode's Encore 2026 refresh (new mounting system, 5 colorways) keeps 75% boards in the spotlight alongside KBD75 v3.
Score change: +55%PC Gamer's coverage of Mode's Encore 2026 refresh (new mounting system, 5 colorways) keeps 75% boards in the spotlight alongside KBD75 v3.
MKB Guide's 'ergonomic compromise' framing persists as buyers keep choosing full split boards like the Q13 Max over Alice; no new Alice releases this week.
Score change: -58%MKB Guide's 'ergonomic compromise' framing persists as buyers keep choosing full split boards like the Q13 Max over Alice; no new Alice releases this week.
PC Gamer covers Encore 2026's new mounting system; Sonnet 2026 and Monterey/Cacao caps continue fulfillment per Mode's own Summer 2026 update.
Score change: +70%PC Gamer covers Encore 2026's new mounting system; Sonnet 2026 and Monterey/Cacao caps continue fulfillment per Mode's own Summer 2026 update.
Blaine V2: SE enters its final week before an Aug 9 close after a four-week run; the triple-mount F12 TKL kit was CannonKeys' first new GB since the Nyawice quiet window and holds steady closing-week interest.
Score change: +64%Blaine V2: SE enters its final week before an Aug 9 close after a four-week run; the triple-mount F12 TKL kit was CannonKeys' first new GB since the Nyawice quiet window and holds steady closing-week interest.
Paper 65 GB kit reverts to Q4 2026 per Prototypist's official listing, correcting last week's unconfirmed Aug/Sept read; steady incremental Geekhack interest.
Score change: +28%Paper 65 GB kit reverts to Q4 2026 per Prototypist's official listing, correcting last week's unconfirmed Aug/Sept read; steady incremental Geekhack interest.
V6 Ultra HE Kickstarter holds dominant keyboard-news momentum in its second week post-launch; Notebookcheck and vgtimes continue hybrid Nova Socket coverage.
Score change: +96%V6 Ultra HE Kickstarter holds dominant keyboard-news momentum in its second week post-launch; Notebookcheck and vgtimes continue hybrid Nova Socket coverage.
XTRFY's MK Crystal TMR switches keep drawing spec comparisons even as the core MX2A lineup stays stagnant.
Score change: +6%XTRFY's MK Crystal TMR switches keep drawing spec comparisons even as the core MX2A lineup stays stagnant.
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Wuque Studio
No GB or product news on Wuque's official blog this week; Mammoth V2 and Promise V2 remain unannounced follow-ups to NAMA's March 2026 ship.
Score change: -8%No GB or product news on Wuque's official blog this week; Mammoth V2 and Promise V2 remain unannounced follow-ups to NAMA's March 2026 ship.