DesignReleased 2025
Roost DRK 601R
75/100
64% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading build quality (80/100)
- Class-leading portability (79/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Productivity is the weak point (51/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Roost DRK 601R wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size64
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit Backspace
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Magnetic
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
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions18
Weight1300 g
More specs
Height Mm18 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowRoost DRK 601R vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Roost DRK 601RSTARS80 V2
| DesignRoost DRK 601RThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 80 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 69 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
