KBParadise V80 V2
KBParadiseReleased 2023
V80 V2
65/100
80% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (80/100)
- Strong performance (76/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Build quality is the weak point (56/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the V80 V2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate 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 materialABS · Polycarbonate
Keycap materialPBT · ABS · PC · POM
BacklightWhite · South-Face · White South-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowV80 V2 vs Varmilo VA87M Beijing Opera
V80 V2VA87M Beijing Opera
| KBParadiseV80 V2This page | VarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 65 /100 |
| Build quality | 56 /100 | 56 /100 |
| Performance | 76 /100 | 76 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Plate Mount |
| Case material | ABS · PolycarbonateBetter | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
