Full Specifications
| Layout | 60% |
| Vendor | Mode Designs |
| Mount Style | Gasket Mount |
| PCB | Hotswap, QMK/VIA |
| Connectivity | Wired (USB-C) |
| Hotswap | Yes (5-pin) |
| RGB | Minimal / no RGB depending on config |
| Firmware | QMK/VIA |
| Stock Status | Low Stock |
| Price | $185 |
| Last Verified | Jul 30, 2026 |
Editorial Review
The Envoy is Mode's compact 60% offering, bringing the brand's signature machining quality and controlled gasket tuning down to a smaller footprint than the SixtyFive. The Blue Ink colorway reviewed here is a deep two-tone anodized finish typical of Mode's understated aesthetic direction.
60% layouts require heavier reliance on function layers for arrow keys and navigation, which is a genuine adjustment period for anyone coming from a 65% or larger board — but for buyers who've already made that transition, the Envoy delivers Mode's build quality in the smallest form factor the brand currently offers.
With limited units remaining at the time of writing, availability is the main practical consideration here more than any feature gap versus the SixtyFive — buyers set on this specific colorway should expect to move quickly once restocks are detected.