Kreo Hive 75 HE Hall Effect Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
The Hive 75 HE is a wired 75% gaming keyboard with Outemu Magnetic Hall Effect switches. It supports adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, SOCD, RGB controls and a dedicated volume knob.
Should you buy this?
Buy it if you specifically want Hall Effect features such as adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger and SOCD in a compact 75% keyboard. The trade-offs are wired-only connectivity and, if Kreo's FAQ is current, Windows being required for the advanced customization features.
Price across retailers
All 3 buying options ↓- Official
- Lowest₹4,199
- Amazon
- +₹100₹4,299
- Flipkart
- +₹100₹4,299
The 15-second summary
The short version. Everything below argues it.
What's good
- Hall Effect switches support adjustable actuation from 0.1 mm to 3.5 mm
- Rapid Trigger and SOCD are supported
- 75% layout keeps the function row and arrow keys
What's not
- Wired only with no wireless or Bluetooth mode
- Advanced customization is stated as Windows-only [CHECK]
- No dedicated numpad
Buy it if you are
- Competitive PC gamers who want adjustable input behaviour
- FPS players who want Rapid Trigger controls
- Gamers who prefer a compact 75% layout
Look elsewhere if
- Mac users who need advanced keyboard customization
- Users who require wireless or Bluetooth connectivity
- People who regularly use a dedicated numpad
Our verdict
Buy this if you are a PC gamer who specifically wants Hall Effect controls, adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger in a compact 75% layout. It keeps the function row, arrow keys and navigation cluster while adding gaming controls that conventional mechanical keyboards generally do not provide.
It is not ideal if you need wireless connectivity, a dedicated numpad or the full advanced customization feature set on macOS or Linux. Kreo lists Windows, macOS and Linux compatibility, but its FAQ says advanced features such as Rapid Trigger, custom actuation, macros, SOCD and RGB programming require Windows. The trade-off we accept is that this is a wired keyboard with a gaming-focused feature set rather than a flexible wireless or platform-neutral option. We also would not treat Kreo's 0.01 mm precision, 8K polling or 64K scan-rate figures as independently verified performance measurements; they are manufacturer specifications.
There is also one user report describing key-spamming when Rapid Trigger release was configured at 0.25 mm or lower, which the user attributed to calibration. That is only an individual report, so it should not be treated as evidence of a widespread fault, but it is worth knowing if you plan to use extremely aggressive Rapid Trigger settings.
Our editorial opinion at the time of writing, formed for a typical buyer at the current price — not a statement of fact, and not advice. What suits you may differ. Why.
Pros
- Hall Effect switches support adjustable actuation from 0.1 mm to 3.5 mm
- Rapid Trigger and SOCD are supported
- 75% layout keeps the function row and arrow keys
- Dedicated volume knob provides physical volume control
- Detachable USB-C cable
- Dual-layer internal foam is included
Cons
- Wired only with no wireless or Bluetooth mode
- Advanced customization is stated as Windows-only [CHECK]
- No dedicated numpad
- Manufacturer performance figures lack independent verification
- One user reported key-spamming at very aggressive RT settings
Best for
- Competitive PC gamers who want adjustable input behaviour
- FPS players who want Rapid Trigger controls
- Gamers who prefer a compact 75% layout
- Desktop users who want a dedicated volume control
- Windows users who will configure advanced keyboard features
Not ideal for
- Mac users who need advanced keyboard customization
- Users who require wireless or Bluetooth connectivity
- People who regularly use a dedicated numpad
- Buyers prioritising a broad enthusiast keyboard ecosystem
SortedChoice Score
7.8 / 10
Good, with trade-offs worth knowing about.
Ours, and measured against this category's rubric — never against the other products in a round-up. It is never merged with the community rating.
What makes it up
- Switches
- 9.0
- Latency
- 8.0
- Build
- 7.0
- Software
- 7.0
- Value
- 8.0
Scored 29 Aug 2026
Price and where to buy
- View on Amazon₹4,299Affiliate link
- View on Flipkart₹4,299Affiliate link
- View on Official₹4,199No affiliate link
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How we reviewed this
Last researched 29 Aug 2026
This is a research verdict, not a hands-on test. Nobody here has used this particular unit. Where we have tested a product ourselves, the page says so in this box — and where it does not say so, we have not.