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 Sep 28, 2026.
Gateron unveils Magnetic Jade Delta and quiet Oil King switches at TGS 2026 while Wooting 80HE+ preorders continue, keeping hall-effect/rapid-trigger the dominant switch category near its ceiling.
Score change: flatGateron unveils Magnetic Jade Delta and quiet Oil King switches at TGS 2026 while Wooting 80HE+ preorders continue, keeping hall-effect/rapid-trigger the dominant switch category near its ceiling.
Gateron debuts Magnetic Jade Delta (Light/Dark) with triangular stems at TGS 2026, extending the adjustable-actuation Hall Effect lineup's momentum.
Score change: +84%Gateron debuts Magnetic Jade Delta (Light/Dark) with triangular stems at TGS 2026, extending the adjustable-actuation Hall Effect lineup's momentum.
Gateron and Keychron's TGS 2026 booths lean further into magnetic-sensing tech, reinforcing TMR/Hall Effect as the industry's shared direction post-Cherry XTRFY K5 Pro TMR launch.
Score change: +71%Gateron and Keychron's TGS 2026 booths lean further into magnetic-sensing tech, reinforcing TMR/Hall Effect as the industry's shared direction post-Cherry XTRFY K5 Pro TMR launch.
Gateron shows quieted 'Oil King Quiet' variants at TGS 2026 aimed at reducing bottom-out noise, adding fresh buzz to the already-popular linear.
Score change: +64%Gateron shows quieted 'Oil King Quiet' variants at TGS 2026 aimed at reducing bottom-out noise, adding fresh buzz to the already-popular linear.
No new catalyst this week; T1 holds steady in tactile-switch buying guides as a Holy Panda alternative, with mentions ticking slightly down.
Score change: flatNo new catalyst this week; T1 holds steady in tactile-switch buying guides as a Holy Panda alternative, with mentions ticking slightly down.
Reviewers confirm MX2A closes much of the smoothness gap with Gateron stock switches; no new controversy this week, sentiment continues its slow climb out of negative territory.
Score change: +35%Reviewers confirm MX2A closes much of the smoothness gap with Gateron stock switches; no new controversy this week, sentiment continues its slow climb out of negative territory.
Keycaps
Keycap movers
RankNameScore8-wkEditor's note
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GMK CYL Red Devils R2
GMK CYL Red Devils returns after six years with a Sept 14-Oct 10, 2026 group buy via Omnitype and Keebz N Cables, drawing football-fandom crossover buyers; Q1 2027 ship.
Score change: +68%GMK CYL Red Devils returns after six years with a Sept 14-Oct 10, 2026 group buy via Omnitype and Keebz N Cables, drawing football-fandom crossover buyers; Q1 2027 ship.
DCS Dolch's October 2026 ship estimate draws nearer, reviving pre-shipping anticipation, while sibling set Molch (group buy closed Aug 23) targets Q1 2027.
Score change: +24%DCS Dolch's October 2026 ship estimate draws nearer, reviving pre-shipping anticipation, while sibling set Molch (group buy closed Aug 23) targets Q1 2027.
Keychron x GIZMART's Orca echo split-trackball board tops 300 million yen in five days at TGS 2026, a GIZMART crowdfunding record, pushing split/ergo interest to a new ceiling.
Score change: +100%Keychron x GIZMART's Orca echo split-trackball board tops 300 million yen in five days at TGS 2026, a GIZMART crowdfunding record, pushing split/ergo interest to a new ceiling.
Community polling cited this week puts 75% layouts at 42% share, the largest of any compact form factor, reinforcing its default status.
Score change: +76%Community polling cited this week puts 75% layouts at 42% share, the largest of any compact form factor, reinforcing its default status.
2026 buying guides now call Alice 'the most popular ergonomic stepping stone of the last five years,' continuing its climb out of negative sentiment.
Score change: +8%2026 buying guides now call Alice 'the most popular ergonomic stepping stone of the last five years,' continuing its climb out of negative sentiment.
Prologue 98% preorders (from $349, Crown Mounting System) continue driving traffic a week after their Sept 17 launch, holding the vendor near its ceiling.
Score change: flatPrologue 98% preorders (from $349, Crown Mounting System) continue driving traffic a week after their Sept 17 launch, holding the vendor near its ceiling.
Orca echo (with GIZMART) sets a GIZMART crowdfunding record above 300 million yen in five days at TGS 2026, alongside Nape Pro sales and 20+ products on display, holding peak attention.
Score change: flatOrca echo (with GIZMART) sets a GIZMART crowdfunding record above 300 million yen in five days at TGS 2026, alongside Nape Pro sales and 20+ products on display, holding peak attention.
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Wooting
80HE+ preorders progress toward first ABS/Module shipments in late October 2026, with zinc and Lekker Knob Large units following in mid-December.
Score change: +83%80HE+ preorders progress toward first ABS/Module shipments in late October 2026, with zinc and Lekker Knob Large units following in mid-December.