# ATK RS6 Air x ASPAS

I just ordered the limited-edition [ATK RS6 Air x ASPAS](https://www.atk.store/products/atk-rs6-air-esports-hall-effect-keyboard?variant=48570587611354) 65% keyboard with Iceblade switches for only $89.98 USD (18% off), and the ATK RS6 Air Black with Zenith switches for only $69.98 USD (22% off).

This is a wired-only keyboard and has the same performance specs as other RS6 models for latency, scan, and polling rates, but at a much lower price. Both are currently on sale.

### Specifications

*   **Layout / Size:** 65% ANSI
    
*   **Switch Type:** Magnetic
    
*   **Profile:** Normal Profile
    
*   **Connectivity:** Wired
    
*   **Backlight:** South-facing RGB LED
    
*   **Hot-Swap/NKRO:** Yes
    
*   **Case Material:** ABS Plastic
    
*   **Positioning Plate:** Aluminum
    
*   **Keycap:** PBT 5-Side Dye-Sub
    
*   **Stabilizer:** Screw-in PCB
    
*   **MCU:** Blazing Wind ULTRA
    
*   **Polling Rate:** 8000 Hz
    
*   **Scan Rate:** N-Key 32KHz / Extreme 256KHz
    
*   **Latency:** 0.08ms
    
*   **End-to-End Latency:** 0.28 ms
    
*   **RT Precision:** 0.001mm in 0.001–3.3mm
    
*   **Function:** Adjustable 0 dead zone, RT, SOCD, and other remapping functions, Music Rhythm, Champion Presets
    
*   **Software Support:** ATK HUB
    

### Switches

Two switch options are available: Zenith and Ice Blade. The Ice Blade switches are only available on the ATK x ASPAS model.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/uploads/covers/61abac4ba375fb2266f3d33c/e621f5e2-8ec4-43bd-ade0-45c24bfafd29.png align="center")

Aside from slight differences in total travel tolerance, they offer similar physical traits. However, the design and materials used to make the switch differ significantly, as shown above.

#### Alternative Switch Option

Unfortunately, neither switch is available for purchase separately. The only switch available for separate purchase at the time of this writing is the [ATK Crystal Blade Magnetic switch](https://www.atk.store/products/atk-crystal-blade-magnetic-switches?_pos=1&_fid=2a6db978f&_ss=c&variant=47076359667930).

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/uploads/covers/61abac4ba375fb2266f3d33c/f91c292f-147d-4c4f-b02e-b0387327a3f3.png align="center")

The specifications are only slightly different:

*   Total Travel: 3.5 ± 0.2 mm
    
*   Actuation Force: 37 ± 5 gf
    
*   Durability: 100 Million+ Keystrokes
    
*   Initial Magnetic Flux: 90 ± 15 Gs
    
*   Bottom Magnetic Flux: 480 ± 40 Gs
    
*   Pricing: 10 pcs $44.98 USD, 81 pcs $199.98 USD
    

The price of the Crystal Blade Magnetic switch is higher than I expected and is atypical for most switches of this calibre.

### Customization

Configure the keyboard by downloading the app or by using the online web-based app. The app allows you to control every aspect of your keyboard. It is intuitive, quick, and easy to use once you're familiar with the options.

### Why is this model cheaper than other RS6 models?

The case is made of ABS plastic rather than aluminum, which is common on most premium keyboards and is considerably more expensive to manufacture.

### Why is the RS6 x ASPAS model more expensive?

The ASPAS model has custom keycaps and costs more to produce in limited volumes.

### Which Switch is Better?

Although the Zenith and Ice Blade switches have similar specifications, their designs and materials differ. Which is better is subjective. I ordered two ATK RS6 Air Esports keyboards: the ATK RS6 x ASPAS with Ice Blade switches, and ATK RS6 Black with Zenith switches.

### What's Next?

I'm looking forward to receiving these keyboards and will provide an updated "out-of-the-box" review after I get them.

I own several ATK keyboards and have not been disappointed. You may be wondering why I would want to try out more than one. The answer is simple. Consistent build quality across models means a recommendation to buy will give you the same experience I had when reviewing it.

### My Orders

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/uploads/covers/61abac4ba375fb2266f3d33c/64fa69e3-fdcc-487e-a8ae-b03f19ee959e.png align="center")

I also ordered the ATK RS6 Air Esports Hall Effect Keyboard with Zenith Switches:

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/uploads/covers/61abac4ba375fb2266f3d33c/a9035531-3476-4c59-983f-e8c285221e73.png align="center")

## Related Articles and Resources

*   [RS6 Air 65% Esports Hall Effect Keyboard | ATK](https://www.atk.store/products/atk-rs6-air-esports-hall-effect-keyboard?variant=48570587611354)