FancyReleased 2023
V81 Plus
78/100
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (79/100)
- Strong customisability (69/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (43/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the V81 Plus wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
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
USB-CYes
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowV81 Plus vs Weikav STARS80 V2
V81 PlusSTARS80 V2
| FancyV81 PlusThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 66 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 43 /100 | 54 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
