CoolkillerReleased 2023

Spring

66/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (90/100)
  • Strong customisability (72/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (59/100)
Score profile

Where the Spring wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall647259619066
Build quality
64
Customisability
72
Performance
59
Productivity
61
Portability
90
Overall
66
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
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
Battery3500 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Weight1500 g

More specs

Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Spring vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
SpringApex Pro Mini
 CoolkillerSpringThis pageSteelSeriesApex Pro Mini
Overall score66 /10066 /100
Build quality64 /100Better56 /100
Performance59 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless
Polling rate
Mount type
Case materialAluminumMetal
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes