MelGeek launches Centauri Series, Hall Effect keyboards with OLED
MelGeek unveiled the Centauri Series on December 5, introducing two magnetic switch gaming keyboards, the Centauri60 and Centauri80, with an integrated approximately two inch OLED touchscreen and hardware level improvements aimed at reliability. The lineup uses MelGeek's third generation magnetic switch architecture and fourth generation Hall sensors, and it pairs acoustic focused mounting and per zone lighting with the Hive driver for on device customization.
MelGeek announced the Centauri Series on December 5, releasing two models, the Centauri60 and Centauri80, positioned as Hall Effect magnetic switch gaming keyboards with a built in approximately two inch OLED touchscreen. The display is listed at 325 PPI and 60 Hz and supports wallpapers, animations and an on device menu, offering a compact way to manage visuals and settings without leaving the desk.
Under the hood the series relies on MelGeek's third generation magnetic switch architecture, described as a master controller plus slave chips, together with fourth generation Hall sensors. The company highlighted hardware level improvements including anti interference magnetic shielding and a water ingress alert patent designed to protect longevity and user data in magnetic switch designs. Those features aim to address common community concerns about magnetic interference and accidental liquid damage.
The keyboards use a five layer gasket mount that MelGeek says improves acoustics and typing feel, while per zone ambient lighting provides broader customization than single zone solutions. Integration with the Hive driver enables lighting control, macros and display management from a single application, consolidating configuration tasks for users who run multiple custom setups.
Pricing and availability were announced at launch, with the Centauri60 listed at $299 and the Centauri80 at $359. MelGeek offered limited early bird promotional discounts through early December, creating a short window for reduced pricing at release. The announcement emphasized a community driven design approach and multiple hardware level patents intended to improve reliability and user experience.
For practical use verify layout compatibility, keycap profiles and the Hive driver feature set before purchasing if you plan significant customization or software driven workflows. The combination of magnetic switch durability, enhanced shielding and an on device OLED will be most relevant to gamers and keyboard modders who value hardware resilience, acoustic tuning and quick access to system and lighting controls without third party peripherals.
