RedragonReleased 2023
ELF PRO K649
81/100
78% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Strong performance (75/100)
- Strong portability (70/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Customisability is the weak point (54/100)
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the ELF PRO K649 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size78
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
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions37
Weight950 g
More specs
Height Mm37 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowELF PRO K649 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
ELF PRO K649STARS80 V2
| RedragonELF PRO K649This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 61 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 75 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Plastic | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
