CKWReleased 2024

CKW80

71/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
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

Where the CKW80 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall787165576771
Build quality
78
Customisability
71
Performance
65
Productivity
57
Portability
67
Overall
71
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

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
Head to head

CKW80 vs Vortex Tab 75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
CKW80Tab 75
 CKWCKW80This pageVortexTab 75
Overall score71 /10071 /100
Build quality78 /100Better64 /100
Performance65 /10071 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes