MKESPNReleased 2025

K812

72/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
Numpad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C

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Why we rate it

  • Strong build quality (71/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Performance is the weak point (50/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the K812 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall716450576364
Build quality
71
Customisability
64
Performance
50
Productivity
57
Portability
63
Overall
64
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
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
Dimensions98
Weight420 g

More specs

Height Mm98 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

K812 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K812STARS80 V2
 MKESPNK812This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score64 /10080 /100Better
Build quality71 /10079 /100Better
Performance50 /10054 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWireless + wiredBetter
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes