DOIOReleased 2023

KB16B 02

85/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
Macropad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (94/100)
  • Class-leading portability (87/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the KB16B 02 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall819468818785
Build quality
81
Customisability
94
Performance
68
Productivity
81
Portability
87
Overall
85
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeMacropad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
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
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum · Acrylic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions30
Weight490 g

More specs

Height Mm30 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

KB16B 02 vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
KB16B 02Keychron K1 Max
 DOIOKB16B 02This pageKeychronKeychron K1 Max
Overall score85 /10085 /100
Build quality81 /100Better80 /100
Performance68 /10081 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typePCB MountBetter
Case materialAluminum · AcrylicABS · Aluminum · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes