Jamesdonkey James Donkey RS2
JamesdonkeyReleased 2022
James Donkey RS2
69/100
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (85/100)
- Class-leading customisability (80/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (45/100)
- ABS · Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightWhite
ColourwaysYes
Weight950 g
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowJames Donkey RS2 vs WLMouse Ying75
James Donkey RS2Ying75
| JamesdonkeyJames Donkey RS2This page | WLMouseYing75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69 /100 | 69 /100 |
| Build quality | 56 /100 | 61 /100Better |
| Performance | 45 /100 | 86 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | ABS · PlasticBetter | Carbon Fiber |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
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