AzioReleased 2023

KB512

62/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong customisability (77/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Portability is the weak point (53/100)
Score profile

Where the KB512 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall547758575362
Build quality
54
Customisability
77
Performance
58
Productivity
57
Portability
53
Overall
62
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

BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions28
Weight500 g

More specs

Height Mm28 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

KB512 vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
KB512HUAN63 HE
 AzioKB512This pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score62 /10064 /100Better
Build quality54 /10064 /100Better
Performance58 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes