BatReleased 2024

Knight Live100

82/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (90/100)
  • Class-leading performance (83/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Knight Live100 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall769083776382
Build quality
76
Customisability
90
Performance
83
Productivity
77
Portability
63
Overall
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size98
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
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions145
Weight2500 g

More specs

Height Mm145 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Knight Live100 vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Knight Live100Ajazz AK820 Pro
 BatKnight Live100This pageAjazzAjazz AK820 Pro
Overall score82 /100Better81 /100
Build quality76 /100Better72 /100
Performance83 /100Better62 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialPlasticABS · AluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes