CoolkillerReleased 2023

PolarBear

62/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
Numpad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (87/100)
  • Strong productivity (72/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Customisability is the weak point (56/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the PolarBear wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall625659728762
Build quality
62
Customisability
56
Performance
59
Productivity
72
Portability
87
Overall
62
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery1500 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightWhite
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions30
Weight296 g

More specs

Height Mm30 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

PolarBear vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
PolarBearHUAN63 HE
 CoolkillerPolarBearThis pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score62 /10064 /100Better
Build quality62 /10064 /100Better
Performance59 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialPlasticBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes