iBlancodReleased 2023
YK830
79/100
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (84/100)
- Class-leading productivity (81/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the YK830 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
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 materialAluminum
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions47
Weight920 g
More specs
Height Mm47 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowYK830 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
YK830STARS80 V2
| iBlancodYK830This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 73 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 68 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
