60% Keyboards

60% keyboards drop the function row, arrows and numpad to stay small and tidy – one of the most popular sizes in the custom scene. You'll find fully built models and kits, in ISO-DE and ANSI, plus matching switches and keycaps for your own build.

60% keyboards: compact and tidy

A 60% keyboard has around 61 keys: alphanumeric block, number row and modifiers. The function row, arrows, navigation cluster and numpad are gone. That frees up desk space and keeps your mouse closer. Before you pick a 60 keyboard, decide whether you can live without the missing keys.

What's missing, and how to handle it

The missing keys live on a second layer. You reach the arrows with Fn + WASD or Fn + IJKL, for example. The mapping can be changed freely in VIA. If you need dedicated arrow keys, a 65% keyboard is the better fit.

Bottom row: WK, WKL or HHKB

Many 60% boards come with different bottom rows. WK has Windows keys and a 6.25u spacebar. WKL (winkeyless) and Tsangan use a 7u spacebar with 1.5u modifiers. HHKB layouts differ again. The case decides which variant you get, and your keycaps need a matching kit.

ISO-DE or ANSI

For the German layout, PCB, plate and keycaps have to match: PCB and plate with ISO enter and split left shift, plus ISO-DE keycaps. Some PCBs support both ISO and ANSI on one board. You'll find all boards with German layout in German QWERTZ keyboards, and matching caps in keycaps with German layout.

Kit or fully built

With kits you choose switches and keycaps yourself; fully built models are ready to type on. Each product page lists what is included. Our guide keyboard sizes & layouts explains which size suits you. In-stock items ship from Germany within one business day.