Attack Shark K86 vs Attack Shark X68 HE
The Attack Shark K86 and the Attack Shark X68 HE are close alternatives. The main differences: the Attack Shark K86 is the cheaper of the two at $63.99 versus $75; the Attack Shark K86 runs wireless where the Attack Shark X68 HE is wired-only; the Attack Shark K86 is a 75% layout and the Attack Shark X68 HE is a 65%.
- Lower priceAttack Shark K86$63.99 versus $75
- More ways to connectAttack Shark K863 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Attack Shark K86 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($63.99).
- you need wireless.
Choose the Attack Shark X68 HE if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
Attack Shark K86 vs Attack Shark X68 HE, spec by spec
| Attack Shark K86 | Attack Shark X68 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | double-shot PBT | PBT |
| Case | n/a | plastic |
| Mount | Other (TTC E-sport hot-swap sockets, 3/5-pin compatible) | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $63.99 (stronger spec) | $75 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | stock magnetic |
| Released | n/a | 2024 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
9% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Attack Shark K86; 14% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Attack Shark X68 HE.
Where to buy the Attack Shark K86
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Where to buy the Attack Shark X68 HE
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