WLMouse is already a fairly established name in the gaming peripheral space, but most people associate the brand with mice – and not just any mice, either. We’re talking about those ultra-light, competition-focused models that somehow manage to be made from metal without turning into a brick.
Sounds like black magic, right? In reality, WLMouse has built its identity around premium materials like magnesium alloy, which helps explain how they can pull off that “metal but still ridiculously light” formula. And after a run of mice, someone clearly had the obvious thought: why not do the same thing for a keyboard? That’s how the HUAN63 was born – a niche, enthusiast-leaning board that’s among the earlier attempts to bring this kind of material into a keyboard chassis, while still packing serious hardware under the hood. Let’s dive in.
WLMouse Huan63 is available for purchase over on WLMouse website. Amazon link will be provided once available.
DESIGN
The HUAN63 is – more or less, as the name suggests – a 60% keyboard with 64 keys. And while that puts it in the most compact, minimalist-friendly category on paper, the design itself is anything but minimal.
If anything, it’s the opposite. This board has more genuinely cool visual details than plenty of keyboards with far more real estate to work with. The result is a 60% that feels packed with personality – and, honestly, it looks fantastic.
Huan63 is a really beautiful board – whichever colorway you pick
The HUAN63 comes in three colourways, and honestly, whichever one you pick, you’re in for a treat. There’s a white/silver version with subtle purple accents, a pink one with grey detailing, and the model we’re reviewing – the one I think will fit the widest range of setups: a black-and-gold combo, where that secondary colour is used mostly for tasteful little highlights and trim details.
The most prominent gold element is the thin top-edge bezel trim, done in an ornate, filigree-like linework style – almost like Art Deco-inspired pinstriping running around the frame. Gold accents also peek through the side cut-outs, and you’ve got the matching Enter, Caps, and Esc keys in the same colour, plus a handful of gold legends to tie the whole theme together.
The black and gold looks premium and the special key legends are a nice touch
That alone already looks fantastic and gives the HUAN63 a ton of personality, but then you add the fact that the keycaps are transparent, and underneath you’ve got the WLMOUSE x Gateron Starlight Hall Effect switches with dual light diffusion – meaning both north- and south-facing RGB.
The result is a keyboard that looks super-premium with the lights off, almost jewel-like, and the moment you turn the lighting on, you get a genuinely gorgeous light show no matter which preset you pick. The diffusion between the switch and the keycap is excellent, so it doesn’t come across as harsh or eye-searing, even when you’re staring right at it.
Both north and south facing RGB gives the keycaps a real jewel-like appearance
That said, the whole north + south lighting setup is a little counterintuitive from a purely practical standpoint. RGB isn’t just there to look good – it also acts as backlighting for legends in darker rooms.
And here, depending on the preset, the LEDs can sometimes shine so brightly that it actually becomes harder to make out the legends on the caps. It’s an easy fix (lower brightness, pick a calmer effect), but it’s still something worth keeping in mind if you plan to run the RGB at full blast.
Huan63 also comes with a nice little accessory that you can attach to the board
But that’s not the whole story. The HUAN63 has the potential to be not only even more stylish, but also an even bigger light show if that’s what you’re after. Specifically, the side panels around the keyboard are removable using the included screwdriver.
They aren’t bundled in the box, but WLMouse’s website strongly suggests that alternate panel designs will be sold separately – and from what’s shown there, some of those designs already look genuinely great. The real question is pricing (especially considering the materials, which I’ll get to later), but the potential for creative customisation is obvious, and it’s a nice bonus on top of an already good-looking board.
Yes, these side panels do indeed bleed RGB through them
And yes, you can mix and match however you like. Leave panels off on the sides, just the front, just the back, or remove everything entirely – whatever suits your setup. Underneath, you’re met with a thick light diffuser, which turns the keyboard into an even more dramatic RGB piece than what you get from the top lighting alone.
Keyboard brands often use details like RGB strips as an excuse to bump the price, so it’s genuinely refreshing to see this treated as an optional design layer – one you can tailor to your taste instead of being forced into. Credit where it’s due, WLMouse.
Removing the side panels reveals a huge RGB diffuser
The underside, by contrast, is pretty minimal, but it still fits the overall aesthetic the HUAN63 is going for. In the middle you get a black plaque with the HUAN63 name stamped in gold, laid over subtle, interlocking geometric linework that echoes the futuristic panel styling on the rest of the board.
There are no flip-out feet for additional tilt – just rubber pads to keep the keyboard planted and prevent it from sliding around. And sure, it’s not like you’ll be staring at the bottom of your keyboard all day, but it’s still nice to see that WLMouse didn’t treat it as an afterthought – especially for something in this price range.
BUILD AND FEEL
The magnesium alloy makes for a light but super sturdy keyboard
As I mentioned earlier, with the HUAN63 WLMouse is basically taking the same construction philosophy they built their mice around and scaling it up to a keyboard. That’s why one of the headline features here is the chassis material: what they call a “stainless magnesium alloy” (their MagLux branding).
Now, to put that into plain English: magnesium alloys are genuinely lightweight metals, typically lighter than aluminium, while still being rigid enough to work well for a premium case. That’s the entire appeal: you get that cold-to-the-touch, metal premium feel, without the board becoming an absurd desk anchor. The “stainless” part is where you want to read between the lines a bit.
Magnesium by nature isn’t what anyone would call stainless, so WLMouse is almost certainly referring to a specific alloy and/or surface treatment designed to improve corrosion resistance compared to typical magnesium.
The keyboard is super compact and will be a great fit for various setups
Still, the end result is a super-premium combination. The HUAN63 feels extremely sturdy, with absolutely no bend and no noticeable rattle, while weighing in at around 850 grams, typically 300–400 grams lighter than most 60% boards built from traditional aluminium cases.
The internals also play a big role in that solid, planted feel. From bottom to top, you’ve got a silicone base pad to cut down the hollow metallic resonance, PORON dampening foam, a PET film as an extra acoustic barrier, the PCB, an IXPE switch pad, PORON core foam, and a rigid mounting plate to tie everything together.
Typing is enjoyable but gaming is where it’s at
One more detail that’s worth calling out: the PCB is listed as having nano-coated protection and being essentially waterproof, meaning minor accidental spills shouldn’t be an issue – an excellent safeguard for a peripheral that’s this premium (and, let’s be honest, this expensive).
When it comes to the actual typing feel, the internals create a fairly rigid, stable deck – but the WLMouse x Gateron Starlight magnetic switches are the complete opposite in terms of how they actuate. They’re linear, smooth, and genuinely effortless to press. On paper, you’re looking at 3.5mm total travel with a 47g bottom-out force, and in practice, they’re simply a joy to type on.
PERFORMANCE
WLMouse markets the HUAN63 toward enthusiasts and anyone chasing tournament-grade precision, and in this case that positioning actually feels justified. Even if the design doesn’t win you over immediately, what’s happening under the hood very well might.
You’re getting an 8,000 Hz polling rate, ultra-low latency, and the already-mentioned Hall effect magnetic switches with an adjustable actuation point that can go from a full 3.5mm all the way down to a competitive 0.1mm. In other words: this board is built for people who want to fine-tune inputs down to the tiniest margins.
Additional side panels are a bit of a mystery but they will probably be sold separately
On top of that, the HUAN63 stacks a whole set of advanced input features that you typically only see on higher-end HE boards: DKS (different actions at different press depths), MPT (multiple actions across three depths), Mod Tap (tap vs hold behaviour), Toggle (one press to “hold,” another to release), End/Release binding (trigger a secondary key on release), plus the movement-focused tools like SOCD and Rappy Snappy for handling opposing or overlapping directional inputs more cleanly. It’s a proper enthusiast toolbox, and more importantly, it’s integrated in a way that makes the HUAN63 feel like more than just a pretty chassis wrapped around fast switches.
In short, no matter what you’re using this keyboard for typing, casual single-player sessions, or competitive games like Overwatch, Counter-Strike, or Valorant (where I spent most of my time) – you’ve got a deep set of tools to tailor the experience exactly to your liking. Whether you’re chasing maximum responsiveness or just trying to make the board feel as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, the HUAN63 gives you plenty of room to tune it into your ideal setup.
The software is not the prettiest to look at but is intuitive and easy to use
To manage all of that, WLMouse provides a nifty web-based driver, so you don’t have to install anything on your PC. It’s not the prettiest interface in the world, but it’s functional, clear, and genuinely intuitive to use – and every one of those advanced features comes with built-in explanations, so you’re not expected to already know every bit of HE keyboard jargon.
Beyond the high-end stuff, it also covers all the basics you’d want from a keyboard driver: profile switching, RGB customisation, macros, key remapping, and the usual quality-of-life settings.
CONCLUSION
There’s no way around it: at $270, the HUAN63 sits firmly in premium territory. This isn’t the kind of price you justify with one standout feature or a flashy spec sheet alone – you either deliver a full-package experience, or you don’t.
And that’s the thing: the HUAN63 actually does. You’re getting no-compromise Hall Effect performance with serious tuning depth, the kind of responsiveness competitive players chase, and an enthusiast-grade feature set that goes far beyond the basics. But what really separates it from a lot of other “fast” HE boards is that WLMouse didn’t stop at performance – they went all-in on the physical product too. The overall execution makes it feel like a keyboard that’s willing to be a little experimental, and genuinely innovative, instead of just safe.
Is it pricey? Absolutely. But if you want a 60% Hall Effect board that combines elite performance, striking design, and a few truly standout build ideas you don’t see every day, the HUAN63 earns its place in that high-end bracket.
