KBDFansReleased 2023
KBD8X MKIII
66/100
80% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (98/100)
- Class-leading customisability (95/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (58/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the KBD8X MKIII wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI · ISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit Backspace
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions33
Weight2700 g
More specs
Height Mm33 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKBD8X MKIII vs Weikav STARS80 V2
KBD8X MKIIISTARS80 V2
| KBDFansKBD8X MKIIIThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 95 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 88 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 84 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Top Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum · Plastic | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
