Overview

The MageGee STAR61 Wired Mechanical Keyboard Gradient Blue is a compact 60% mechanical keyboard designed for gamers and typists who prefer a clean layout, solid build quality, and focused functionality. Featuring 61 keys, blue backlight illumination, full hot-swap support, and an ergonomic OEM profile, this keyboard delivers a reliable and comfortable typing experience in a space-saving design.

With its Gradient Blue color theme, the STAR61 combines modern aesthetics with practical performance, making it suitable for gaming setups, office desks, and minimal workspaces.

Compact 60% Layout

The MageGee STAR61 uses a 60% layout with 61 keys, removing the number pad and function row to reduce desk space usage while maintaining full functionality through FN key combinations.

Benefits of the 60% layout include:

• More room for mouse movement

• Cleaner and more minimal desk setup

• Easier portability

• Faster hand movement during gaming

The keyboard measures 290 × 100 × 38 mm, making it compact yet comfortable for daily use.

Mechanical Switch Support & Hot-Swap Design

This keyboard supports hot-swap functionality for all keys, compatible with both 3-pin and 5-pin PCB-mounted mechanical switches. This allows users to replace or customize switches easily without soldering.

Additional performance features include:

• N-Key Rollover for accurate multi-key input

• Reliable mechanical performance for gaming and typing

• Flexibility to choose different switch types

Blue Backlight Illumination (Non-RGB)

The MageGee STAR61 Gradient Blue features single-color blue backlight illumination, providing clear visibility in low-light environments without RGB color changing.

Lighting features:

• Blue backlight only

• Multiple brightness levels

• Clean and consistent lighting appearance

• Controlled via FN key combinations

This makes it ideal for users who prefer a simple and distraction-free lighting style.

Build Quality & Typing Comfort

The keyboard is equipped with ABS double-shot keycaps, ensuring long-lasting legends and resistance to wear. The OEM profile provides a natural typing angle that supports comfort during long sessions.

A dual noise-absorbing layer is built into the keyboard to reduce vibration and typing noise, delivering a quieter and more refined typing experience.

With a weight of 515g ±10%, the keyboard feels stable on the desk while remaining easy to reposition.

Detachable Cable & Wired Connectivity

The STAR61 uses a wired USB connection with a detachable USB-A to USB-C cable (approximately 1.5 meters in length).

Connectivity features:

• Stable wired connection

• Plug-and-play operation

• Detachable cable for easy transport and durability

No additional software or drivers are required.

System Compatibility & FN Functions

The keyboard supports automatic system detection for:

• Windows

• macOS

FN combination keys provide access to media controls, lighting brightness adjustment, and secondary functions, ensuring full functionality despite the compact layout.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose MageGee STAR61 Gradient Blue?

This keyboard is a great choice because it offers:

• Compact 60% layout with full functionality

• Blue backlight illumination without RGB distractions

• Full hot-swap switch support

• Durable ABS double-shot keycaps

• Quiet typing with dual noise-absorbing layers

• Detachable USB-C cable

• Windows and Mac compatibility