Fantech MaxFit6 Review

Specifications

Packaging

Size & Layout

This keyboard uses a 65% layout, measuring 321 x 114 x 43.5 mm and weighing 608 grams. It's a good fit for gaming, especially if you keep your mouse close to your keyboard, as the compact design provides more room for movement. For typing, I found the layout comfortable, although the height is noticeably taller than my usual low-profile work keyboard. While this made longer sessions slightly less comfortable for me, I'm particularly picky about low-profile designs, and most users will likely find the height standard for mechanical boards.

Build Quality

The board is built from plastic but still feels very solid and sturdy. There's a small amount of flex when twisting it, though this doesn't affect normal use. The lightweight construction may not appeal to everyone, but I personally liked it, especially since I frequently swap between keyboards. Combined with wireless support, it's also a great option for travel. The typing experience has a soft feel, thanks to the gasket mounting, which adds subtle cushioning. Whether you'll like this depends on preference, but I appreciated the softness for a standard mechanical board.

Switches

My unit came with the soft linear white switches, which were new to me but felt surprisingly smooth and moderately quiet, partly because of the the gasket mounting. These switches require what I'd consider a medium actuation force. Tactile brown switches are also available, but I haven't tested them. However, if they match the quality of the white ones, they should be solid as well. The switches are hot-swappable, and the box includes a switch-&-keycap puller and two extra switches of the same type.

Keycaps

The keyboard comes with double-shot PBT keycaps in a Cherry profile, which is my personal favorite. The keycaps feel solid and haven't developed any shine after extended use. The legends are clean and remain easy to read even in low-light conditions. The board includes optional accent keycaps for the ESC and Enter keys, along with regular replacements if you prefer a more minimalistic look.

Design

The overall design is minimalistic and clean. The keyboard is available in both black and white colorways. The RGB lighting is bright and looks great with the keycaps. Accent keycaps add some visual variation but are easy to swap out if you want a more neutral setup.

Conclusion

For only $52.8, this keyboard offers impressive value. It has a compact 65% layout, soft gasket-mounted typing, solid PBT keycaps, hot-swappable switches, and both wired and wireless connectivity. It also supports QMK & VIA, making it easy to remap and customize. With good build quality and battery life, it's a strong contender in the budget mechanical keyboard space.