WorkReleased 2026

Louder Knob1

75/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
Numpad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (89/100)
  • Strong productivity (75/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (52/100)
Score profile

Where the Louder Knob1 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall526574758964
Build quality
52
Customisability
65
Performance
74
Productivity
75
Portability
89
Overall
64
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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
Keycap materialPC
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

Louder Knob1 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Louder Knob1STARS80 V2
 WorkLouder Knob1This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score64 /10080 /100Better
Build quality52 /10079 /100Better
Performance74 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes