VelocifireReleased 2026

stars21 Numeric Keypad

76/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
Numpad ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (84/100)
  • Class-leading build quality (82/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Productivity is the weak point (57/100)
Score profile

Where the stars21 Numeric Keypad wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall828464578276
Build quality
82
Customisability
84
Performance
64
Productivity
57
Portability
82
Overall
76
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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
Battery2000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions23
Weight460 g

More specs

Height Mm23 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

stars21 Numeric Keypad vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
stars21 Numeric KeypadBAROCCO MD770
 Velocifirestars21 Numeric KeypadThis pageMistelBAROCCO MD770
Overall score76 /10076 /100
Build quality82 /10087 /100Better
Performance64 /100Better58 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes