GanssReleased 2023

Hello XS

77/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (91/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (82/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (50/100)
Score profile

Where the Hello XS wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall668250918077
Build quality
66
Customisability
82
Performance
50
Productivity
91
Portability
80
Overall
77
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery3750 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions21
Weight870 g

More specs

Height Mm21 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Hello XS vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Hello XSBAROCCO MD770
 GanssHello XSThis pageMistelBAROCCO MD770
Overall score77 /100Better76 /100
Build quality66 /10087 /100Better
Performance50 /10058 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABS · PlasticBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes