Inductive Switch Keyboards in 2025: What You Should Know
Magnetic switch keyboards with Hall Effect sensors or TMR technology have been the biggest innovations in gaming keyboards in recent years. While these technologies are not new, they were overlooked for a long time and only recently gained traction again. Now, in 2025, a few manufacturers are introducing keyboards with inductive switches.
Inductive switches work differently than magnetic switches. The typing experience is pleasant and similar to Hall Effect boards, but at this stage they don’t clearly outperform them. For instance, the Ducky One X does not support NKRO, which is standard on most gaming keyboards.
Another key factor is software. Features like rapid trigger, Snap Tap, and custom actuation points depend heavily on well-designed drivers. Established options such as Wootility or Nuphy.io provide robust customization. Current inductive switch keyboards, however, still lag behind in this area.
Below is a list of the main inductive switch keyboards available in 2025.
Epomaker Magcore 87 – Kailh Box Inductive Switches
- Layout: TKL
- Features: Adjustable actuation, 8000 Hz polling (wired), RGB backlight
- Connection: USB-C
- Price: $199
Epomaker Magcore65 Lite
- Release: October 2025
- Layout: 65%
- Switches: Epomaker core inductive
- Features: MT, DKS, SOCD, 8k Hz polling, offline web-based driver
- Build: Gasket mount, 4000 mAh battery
- Price: $79.99
Ducky One X (100% and 60%)
Tested at trade fairs, the typing feel is excellent. However, software and features fall short compared to even budget Hall Effect models like Drunkdeer or Mchose.
- Switches: Ducky Inductive
- Price: $179 (full size) or $139 (60% mini)
AESCO A67 and A83 Electric Induction Wireless RT Keyboards
- Layouts: 100% and 80%
- Features: 4k Hz wireless, 8k Hz wired, SOCD, MT, DKS, TGL, RS support
- Battery: 10,000 mAh
- Build: Gasket mount
- Software: AHUB driver
- Price: ~$179
Black Shark Inductive Switch RT Mechanical Keyboard
- Layout: 80%
- Connection: Wired and wireless
- Availability: Limited info, Chinese brand
- Price: $189.99 (via Mechkeys)
Summary
Inductive switch keyboards bring an alternative to Hall Effect and TMR designs, but in 2025 they remain less mature. While the typing feel is strong, software and feature support are not yet on par with magnetic switch boards. For gamers who prioritize customization and advanced triggers, Hall Effect models may still be the safer choice—for now.