DOIO KB16
DOIOReleased 2025
KB16
85/100
Macropad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (90/100)
- Class-leading build quality (86/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the KB16 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout sizeMacropad
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
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum · Acrylic
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKB16 vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max
KB16Keychron K1 Max
| DOIOKB16This page | KeychronKeychron K1 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 85 /100 | 85 /100 |
| Build quality | 86 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Performance | 66 /100 | 81 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | PCB Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum · Acrylic | ABS · Aluminum · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
