DareuReleased 2022
Z82
79/100
75% ISOHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (79/100)
- Strong productivity (74/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Build quality is the weak point (52/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Z82 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardISO · ANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery2000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic · Aluminum · PBT
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightWhite
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight760 g
More specs
Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowZ82 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Z82STARS80 V2
| DareuZ82This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 52 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 52 /100 | 54 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic · Aluminum · PBT | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
