DOIOReleased 2023

KB18 01

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
Macropad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (88/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (82/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (53/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the KB18 01 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall798853827481
Build quality
79
Customisability
88
Performance
53
Productivity
82
Portability
74
Overall
81
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeMacropad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
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
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions31
Weight293 g

More specs

Height Mm31 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

KB18 01 vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
KB18 01Ajazz AK820 Pro
 DOIOKB18 01This pageAjazzAjazz AK820 Pro
Overall score81 /10081 /100
Build quality79 /100Better72 /100
Performance53 /10062 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWireless + wiredBetter
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminum · AcrylicABS · Aluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes