JamesdonkeyReleased 2023

RS2 V3

69/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
95% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (85/100)
  • Strong productivity (68/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (47/100)
  • ABS · Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the RS2 V3 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall628547685169
Build quality
62
Customisability
85
Performance
47
Productivity
68
Portability
51
Overall
69
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size95
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
USB-CYes
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Weight1134 g

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

RS2 V3 vs WLMouse Ying75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
RS2 V3Ying75
 JamesdonkeyRS2 V3This pageWLMouseYing75
Overall score69 /10069 /100
Build quality62 /100Better61 /100
Performance47 /10086 /100Better
ConnectionWirelessBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialABS · PlasticBetterCarbon Fiber
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes