Mchose Launches Updated Ace68 V2 HE Keyboard as $69 Wooting 60HE Alternative

Mchose has officially updated its Ace68, its fan-favorite affordable alternative to the Wooting 60HE. The Ace68 V2 features the same 68-key layout and 60HE-inspired design—replete with a strap and an angled front edge—as the old Ace68, but there are a few additions that make the Ace68 V2 stand out. For one, there is now a dedicated hardware rapid trigger button on the back edge, making it much easier to switch between different tasks, like gaming and work or between different games where different rapid trigger configurations may be beneficial. In addition to the functional changes, there is also a new metal strip along the edge for a bit of visual flavor.

The Mchose hasn't specified a case material for the Ace68 V2, but the weight and price suggest it has a plastic bottom case, although it lacks the flip-out feet of its predecessor. The Ace68 V2 comes in white, black, or pink, with each featuring matching frosted translucent PC keycaps. The pink and white versions are available with Star Ring or Royal Steed magnetic switches, while the black keyboard is restricted to the Royal Steeds. Both switches are linear, but the Star Ring features a box stem and 33 gf actuation force, while the Royal Steed has a cylindrical stem with 35 gf actuation force. The switches are fitted in an aluminium switch plate that is mounted in a tray-mount configuration. Read full story