TypfaceReleased 2026
Kafka HE
71/100
65% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading performance (94/100)
- Class-leading build quality (91/100)
- 8,000 Hz polling rate
- Hot-swappable switches
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Kafka HE wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI · ISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesMagnetic
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate8,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum · Brass · Wood
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions30
Weight1600 g
More specs
Height Mm30 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowKafka HE vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Kafka HESTARS80 V2
| TypfaceKafka HEThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 86 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 91 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 94 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | 8,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum · Brass · Wood | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
