DurgodReleased 2022

Hi Keys

79/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless

We may earn a commission on purchases via this link. It never affects our scores or rankings.

Independent score · no sponsored placement
Price checked across retailers daily

Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (100/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (97/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the Hi Keys wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall9110094978299
Build quality
91
Customisability
100
Performance
94
Productivity
97
Portability
82
Overall
99
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile · Linear · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

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

Build

Keycap materialABS
BacklightWhite
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes

Watch it in action

Powered byYouTube
Head to head

Hi Keys vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Hi KeysSTARS80 V2
 DurgodHi KeysThis pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score99 /100Better80 /100
Build quality91 /100Better79 /100
Performance94 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWirelessWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes