BinepadReleased 2024

BNK8

82/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
Macropad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (91/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (81/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the BNK8 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall799168817282
Build quality
79
Customisability
91
Performance
68
Productivity
81
Portability
72
Overall
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeMacropad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions25

More specs

Height Mm25 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

BNK8 vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
BNK8Ajazz AK820 Pro
 BinepadBNK8This pageAjazzAjazz AK820 Pro
Overall score82 /100Better81 /100
Build quality79 /100Better72 /100
Performance68 /100Better62 /100
ConnectionWired onlyWireless + wiredBetter
Polling rate
Mount typePlate MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumABS · Aluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes