AzioReleased 2018

KB505U Vision

91/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (100/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (95/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the KB505U Vision wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall8610067957491
Build quality
86
Customisability
100
Performance
67
Productivity
95
Portability
74
Overall
91
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions28
Weight816 g

More specs

Height Mm28 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

KB505U Vision vs Keychron Keychron K4 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
KB505U VisionKeychron K4 HE
 AzioKB505U VisionThis pageKeychronKeychron K4 HE
Overall score91 /10092 /100Better
Build quality86 /10087 /100Better
Performance67 /10092 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeTray MountBetter
Case materialPlastic · Aluminum · Wood · ABSBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes