Unknown's Budget-friendly Contender
Priced at $23.99, the Newmen GM681 Keyboard is Unknown's entry in the budget mechanical keyboards category. With 39 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #50 of 54 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 43% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Construction & Key Action
The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. At $23.99, plastic chassis and basic ABS keycaps are expected - the spend goes into making the switches feel right rather than premium materials.
One feature owners single out about the Newmen GM681 Keyboard: "Compact design".
The Numbers
- Brand: Unknown
- Price: $23.99 (well below the $42.23 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 39
- Category rank: #50 of 54 in budget mechanical keyboards under $50
- Cheaper in category: 9 products
- Higher-rated in category: 40 products
- More-reviewed in category: 49 products
From the Reviews
With only 39 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.3-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
Common positives:
- Compact design
- Custom LED backlighting
Common complaints:
- No dedicated media keys
- Limited switch options
Cheap vs. Capable
At $23.99, the Newmen GM681 Keyboard sits well below the $42.23 category average. 9 options are cheaper and 44 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Redragon K552-KRS Keyboard ($62.99, 4.5★, 49,469 reviews). The Newmen GM681 Keyboard is $39.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- SOLAKAKA KI99 Pro Keyboard - $66.89, 4.8★ (152 reviews) · Higher rated
- TECKNET Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - $32.99, 4.8★ (38 reviews) · Higher rated
- EPOMAKER Ajazz AK820 Pro - $58.64, 4.7★ (4,104 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the SOLAKAKA KI99 Pro Keyboard at 4.8★.
Should You Buy It?
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional budget mechanical keyboards without overspending
- Users who specifically need portability or compact size
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Compact design
- Custom LED backlighting
Cons:
- No dedicated media keys
- Limited switch options
Bottom Line
7.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.