DOIOReleased 2022

KB30 01

84/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
Macropad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (93/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (82/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the KB30 01 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall799369827484
Build quality
79
Customisability
93
Performance
69
Productivity
82
Portability
74
Overall
84
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeMacropad
StandardANSI
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

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum · Acrylic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions36
Weight490 g

More specs

Height Mm36 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

KB30 01 vs Ducky One 2 Mini

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
KB30 01One 2 Mini
 DOIOKB30 01This pageDuckyOne 2 Mini
Overall score84 /10084 /100
Build quality79 /10080 /100Better
Performance69 /10074 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate
Mount typePlate MountBetter
Case materialAluminum · AcrylicBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes