JamesdonkeyReleased 2022

James Donkey RS2 V2

71/100
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)
  • Class-leading customisability (83/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (55/100)
  • ABS · Polycarbonate case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the James Donkey RS2 V2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall568364865571
Build quality
56
Customisability
83
Performance
64
Productivity
86
Portability
55
Overall
71
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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 · Polycarbonate
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Weight950 g

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

James Donkey RS2 V2 vs Vortex Tab 75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
James Donkey RS2 V2Tab 75
 JamesdonkeyJames Donkey RS2 V2This pageVortexTab 75
Overall score71 /10071 /100
Build quality56 /10064 /100Better
Performance64 /10071 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABS · PolycarbonateBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes