# Gamakay x NaughShark NS68

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/gamakay-x-naughshark-ns68
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/gaming-keyboards
- Placement: #10 of 17 in Gaming Keyboards, D tier
- Brand: Gamakay
- LP on this board: 350
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T02:30:13.344Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Best 68-key option, but still behind the 96-percent and TKL leaders.

## For

- Low latency
- magnetic switches
- 68-key layout
- compact
- Very cheap with a surprisingly rigid case

## Against

- Brand's long-term firmware commitment and warranty pipeline are unproven

## Evidence

Consolidated from 19 cited sources across 16 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| r/MechanicalKeyboards | u/KapitanKloze | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1npr0ds/gamakay_ns68_trimod_review_cheap_doesnt_mean/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Gamer | pcgamer.com | C | https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/best-hall-effect-keyboards/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/p/DN8tE35jEUt/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Gamer | pcgamer.com | C | https://www.pcgamer.com/best-gaming-keyboard/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Gamer | pcgamer.com | B | https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/amazon-prime-day-keyboard-mouse-controller-deals/ | fetched and confirmed |
| RTINGS | - | - | https://www.rtings.com/keyboard/reviews/best/by-usage/gaming | fetched and confirmed |
| Preston's Thoughts | Preston's Thoughts | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cbVZNqMqqA | fetched and confirmed |
| Migss | Migss | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MVyRN5foFw | fetched and confirmed |
| Nate Dogg | Nate Dogg | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a84ffa6mvaM | fetched and confirmed |
| SpecBench | SpecBench | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYBa1eXTgpI | fetched and confirmed |
| Tino Reviews | Tino Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxN5xk9uXrw | fetched and confirmed |
| Yev | Yev | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE7buunCKJU | fetched and confirmed |
| Hardware Netzwerk | Hardware Netzwerk | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjY5orqrwUU | fetched and confirmed |
| Daihuku Keyboard | Daihuku Keyboard | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj6wA4P7qiw | fetched and confirmed |
| Péter P | Péter P | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUreHDtnnYI | fetched and confirmed |
| Marcel Reviews | Marcel Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLyB5NgcCIM | fetched and confirmed |
| dazztrazak | dazztrazak | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZo35V7HYlg | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Gamer | pcgamer.com | B | https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/if-i-had-around-usd100-to-spend-this-prime-day-this-is-the-keyboard-mouse-and-set-of-earbuds-id-pick-up-for-competitive-gaming/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Wirecutter | - | - | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-keyboards-for-gaming/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/razer-huntsman-v3-pro-tkl |
| 6 | Keychron K2 HE | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/keychron-k2-he |
| 7 | Asus ROG Azoth 96 HE | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/asus-rog-azoth-96-he |
| 8 | Logitech G Pro X TKL Rapid | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g-pro-x-tkl-rapid |
| 9 | Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/corsair-vanguard-pro-96 |
| 11 | MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/monsgeek-fun60-ultra |
| 12 | Asus ROG Falcata | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/asus-rog-falcata |
| 13 | Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g515-lightspeed-tkl |
| 14 | SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/steelseries-apex-pro-mini |
| 15 | Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/razer-blackwidow-v4-pro |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/gaming-keyboards.

## What this tier means

- D: Weak. Hard to recommend when better options cost similar money.

## How to read this

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- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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