AzioReleased 2020
KB530
75/100
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Strong customisability (71/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
- Portability is the weak point (53/100)
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
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
Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions27
Weight816 g
More specs
Height Mm27 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowKB530 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
KB530STARS80 V2
| AzioKB530This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 54 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 66 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
