JamesdonkeyReleased 2024

R2 V2

69/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong customisability (76/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Portability is the weak point (52/100)
Score profile

Where the R2 V2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall667665635269
Build quality
66
Customisability
76
Performance
65
Productivity
63
Portability
52
Overall
69
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
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
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions31
Weight1950 g

More specs

Height Mm31 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

R2 V2 vs WLMouse Ying75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
R2 V2Ying75
 JamesdonkeyR2 V2This pageWLMouseYing75
Overall score69 /10069 /100
Build quality66 /100Better61 /100
Performance65 /10086 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterCarbon Fiber
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes