DareuReleased 2022

Z82

62/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
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

Where the Z82 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall527152747962
Build quality
52
Customisability
71
Performance
52
Productivity
74
Portability
79
Overall
62
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

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
Head to head

Z82 vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Z82HUAN63 HE
 DareuZ82This pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score62 /10064 /100Better
Build quality52 /10064 /100Better
Performance52 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlastic · Aluminum · PBTBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes