KeebzReleased 2026
N Cables Hermes Numpad
72/100
Numpad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (82/100)
- Strong portability (69/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (48/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the N Cables Hermes Numpad wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSouthpaw
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop Mount
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
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowN Cables Hermes Numpad vs Weikav STARS80 V2
N Cables Hermes NumpadSTARS80 V2
| KeebzN Cables Hermes NumpadThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 68 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 48 /100 | 54 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Top Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | — | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
