JamesdonkeyReleased 2022

RS2 V2

72/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (85/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (83/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (55/100)
  • ABS · Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the RS2 V2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall568363855572
Build quality
56
Customisability
83
Performance
63
Productivity
85
Portability
55
Overall
72
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
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
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Weight950 g

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

RS2 V2 vs Wooting 80HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
RS2 V280HE
 JamesdonkeyRS2 V2This pageWooting80HE
Overall score72 /10073 /100Better
Build quality56 /10068 /100Better
Performance63 /10094 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABS · PlasticABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes