JamesdonkeyReleased 2022

RS2 Guiqi

73/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (86/100)
  • Strong customisability (77/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (57/100)
  • ABS · Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the RS2 Guiqi wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall657770865773
Build quality
65
Customisability
77
Performance
70
Productivity
86
Portability
57
Overall
73
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
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions45
Weight950 g

More specs

Height Mm45 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

RS2 Guiqi vs Wooting 80HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
RS2 Guiqi80HE
 JamesdonkeyRS2 GuiqiThis pageWooting80HE
Overall score73 /10073 /100
Build quality65 /10068 /100Better
Performance70 /10094 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABS · PlasticABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes