Jamesdonkey R2
JamesdonkeyReleased 2023
R2
77/100
100%, 96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (89/100)
- Class-leading customisability (83/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (58/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the R2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery6000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions45
Weight2205 g
More specs
Height Mm45 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowR2 vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770
R2BAROCCO MD770
| JamesdonkeyR2This page | MistelBAROCCO MD770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77 /100Better | 76 /100 |
| Build quality | 65 /100 | 87 /100Better |
| Performance | 58 /100 | 58 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
