CKWReleased 2024
CKW80
78/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Strong build quality (78/100)
- Strong customisability (71/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Productivity is the weak point (57/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the CKW80 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
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
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions20
Weight2600 g
More specs
Height Mm20 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCKW80 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
CKW80STARS80 V2
| CKWCKW80This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 78 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 65 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
