Wuque StudioReleased 2024

Aurora R2

65/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Screw-in stabilisers
  • Portability is the weak point (48/100)
Score profile

Where the Aurora R2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall666751644865
Build quality
66
Customisability
67
Performance
51
Productivity
64
Portability
48
Overall
65
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Aurora R2 vs Varmilo VA87M Beijing Opera

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Aurora R2VA87M Beijing Opera
 Wuque StudioAurora R2This pageVarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera
Overall score65 /10065 /100
Build quality66 /100Better56 /100
Performance51 /10076 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate
Mount typePlate MountBetter
Case materialAluminumBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes