JamesdonkeyReleased 2023

RS2 3.0

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless

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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)
Score profile

Where the RS2 3.0 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall715850575264
Build quality
71
Customisability
58
Performance
50
Productivity
57
Portability
52
Overall
64
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
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
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions34
Weight1140 g

More specs

Height Mm34 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

RS2 3.0 vs Redragon Star Blade K707 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
RS2 3.0Star Blade K707 Pro
 JamesdonkeyRS2 3.0This pageRedragonStar Blade K707 Pro
Overall score64 /10065 /100Better
Build quality71 /100Better61 /100
Performance50 /10062 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes