Fantech Maxfit6

8.6

SCORE

8.6/10

Pros

Superb keypress feel
Sound
Hot swappable

Cons

Polling rate not specified
Smaller battery than some competitors

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Fantech Maxfit6

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Fantech Maxfit6, the latest keyboard release from Fantech.

We have reviewed many gaming devices from Fantech like gaming mice, mouse pads and also some mechanical keyboards from them.

The Fantech MAXFIT6 gets introduced as the newest mechanical keyboard from their catalog, with a user-friendly price.

This model can also be found as Fantech MK920.

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Fantech Maxfit6 Review

Tests & Scores

ACCESSORIES & PACKAGING
^4.25^_/5

The Fantech MAXFIT6 comes in standard packaging similar to most modern keyboards.

With the keyboard you will get:

• Dust cover
• 2 extra switches
• 2 keycaps
• USB-C cable
• Keycap/switch puller

DESIGN
^4.25^_/5

The Fantech Maxfit6 has a clean, non-flashy design with a nearly-complete black aesthetic.

To avoid falling into a dull looking design, the keyboard has 2 nice transparent, pink keycaps (nearly the same that we saw in a CIDOO keyboard that we reviewed some time ago), a space grey knob and a removable metal cover with a “MAXFIT” engraving.

On top of that, as soon as you turn on the south-facing RGB LED of the board, the MAXFIT6 becomes very nice aesthetically as the backlighting adds a popping effect. Also, these RGB LEDs proved to be brighter and more evenly diffused than on many other backlit keyboards.

Size and style-wise, the Fantech MAXFIT6 has a compact 65% layout with 66 keys and a knob and includes some extra keys that make it more versatile than a classic 60% keyboard; like arrows, Del and Home keys.

This design/size and a noticeable light weight (608 g) can make this one an excellent gaming keyboard to carry around.

The Maxfit6 is available in either black or white color.

CONSTRUCTION & BUILD
^4.25^_/5

From the plastic case and MSRP you might think that this is a basic mechanical keyboard but the Fantech MAXFIT6 hides beneath the surface much more than what you would expect for this price.

Internally, the MAXFIT has a hot-swappable board, allowing users to replace the switches at will without any soldering needed.

On top of that, the unit has a gasket mount design and, despite not being listed by the manufacturer, for sure it holds inside many dampening layers; given the excellent sound and feel that the MAXFIT6 showed during the tests.

In fact, the MAXFIT6 is a true pleasure to use to type, with a bouncy and cushiony feel per key press that almost shows hints of what you can get with premium keyboards using spring systems.

KEYCAPS
^4.25^_/5

The keycaps of the MAXFIT6 are made of durable PBT material with double-shot processing.

The layout of the keycap set is the classic Cherry style with a design using white fonts over black caps shells.

The knob placed on the right top edge has a nice tactile but silent feedback per notch with the right amount of resistance.

Moreover, this knob has a dedicated ring light around all its base, which looks very nice and can be controlled separately from the board’s RGB backlights.

The finish of the keycaps has a very subtle amount of grit but that by touch feels smooth – the 2 accent transparent keycaps are fully textureless.

SWITCHES
^4.25^_/5

The Fantech Maxfit6 is offered with 2 switches types, a linear and a tactile.

Specifically, these switches are self-branded and are listed named as:

• Maxfit White soft linear
• Maxfit Brown tactile quiet

The specific model that we are reviewing has Maxfit White linear switches, which showed a nearly unperceivable scratching feel and have a decisively heavier personality than many mainstream popular linear switches.

CON

CONNECTIVITY
^4.75^_/5

The Maxfit6 is a triple-mode keyboard, which means it can be used through 3 different connectivity options:

• Bluetooth with 3 slots
• 2.4G wireless with the included dongle (StrikeSpeed)
• Detachable USB-C wired

The 2.4G dongle is hidden under the metal “MAXFIT” plate that we mentioned in the Design section. This plate sits in place with a magnetic attaching system.

The rear edge of the case holds the USB-C port and the switches for Win/Mac modes and the connectivity selector.

SOUND
^4.5^_/5

The Fantech Maxfit6 with Maxfit White linear switches, has a poppy-clacky sound personality with a clean quality inline with many well-performing mechanical keyboards.

A characteristic that you will notice with this keyboard is that the Shift, Enter, Backspace and Space bar keys all have a very defined, different sound profile (quite commonly on most keyboards)

Fortunately, the brand has done an excellent job pre-lubing the stabilizers, which presented completely rattle-free noise and no mushy feel.

SOFTWARE
^4.5^_/5

We welcomed the decision from the brand to make the Fantech MAXFIT6 a QMK/VIA keyboard, gaining the programmability power of VIA and no need of background/booting software program and apply customizations – even the knob can be reprogrammed.

BATTERY
^3.75^_/5

In comparison with keyboards with similar layout that we have reviewed, the MAXFIT falls below average in battery capacity, having a 3000mAh LiPo battery.

Nonetheless, the brand promises up to 200 hours of runtime per charge.

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Fantech Maxfit6 Technical Specifications

Connectivity
BT, Wired, StrikeSpeed Wireless
BT Version
5.0
Number of Keys
66 Keys
Lighting Effects
46 Modes
Battery Capacity
3000 mAh
Battery Life (LED Off)
Up to 200 Hours
Battery Life (LED On)
Up to 20 Hours
Charging TIme
Approx. 6 Hours
Interface
USB-C
Cable Length
16 Nylon Braided
Weight
608 ± 5 g
Size
321*114*43.5 mm