DagkReleased 2024

Alloy40 V2

71/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
40% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (90/100)
  • Strong customisability (77/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (59/100)
Score profile

Where the Alloy40 V2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall717759609071
Build quality
71
Customisability
77
Performance
59
Productivity
60
Portability
90
Overall
71
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size40
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
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions22
Weight930 g

More specs

Height Mm22 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Alloy40 V2 vs Vortex Tab 75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Alloy40 V2Tab 75
 DagkAlloy40 V2This pageVortexTab 75
Overall score71 /10071 /100
Build quality71 /100Better64 /100
Performance59 /10071 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes