Key Rollover Test

Hold real key combos and see how many simultaneous inputs your keyboard reports locally.

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Keys held

Best

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Peak combo

Status

Untested

Hold real combos to find the limit.

Hold W + A + Space, Shift combos, or your real shortcut.

Best combo: None yet. Distinct keys touched: 0.

Read result

Use the highest repeatable result, not one lucky press.

2-5 keys

Basic rollover. Fine for typing, risky for games or dense shortcuts.

6 keys

Classic 6KRO. Retest over USB before replacing anything.

10+ keys

Likely NKRO behavior when the same result repeats over wired mode.

Fix path

Confirm connection mode first. Replace only when the exact combo still fails.

Retest wired

USB separates keyboard limits from Bluetooth or dongle limits.

USB test

Check combos

If one cluster fails, confirm it in the ghosting test.

Ghosting

Replace last

Use the guide only after the exact combo fails repeatedly.

Guide

Matched recommendation

If rollover is the limit

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ghosting and rollover fix

Frequently Asked Questions

What is key rollover? +

Key rollover is how many simultaneous key presses a keyboard can report reliably. 6KRO means about six non-modifier keys at once, while NKRO means each key can report independently when the hardware and connection support it.

How many keys should my keyboard register at once? +

For normal typing, a few keys at once is enough. For gaming, music shortcuts, or complex hotkeys, test the exact combinations you use instead of chasing a maximum number that may not matter.

Why does Bluetooth reduce keyboard rollover? +

Many Bluetooth keyboards use HID modes that limit simultaneous keys to save bandwidth and power. If rollover matters, retest with a wired USB connection or a 2.4 GHz receiver.

Keyboard path

Finish with evidence.

Jump back to the live tester, then use repair-first picks only when the result is repeatable.