KeychronReleased 2023

OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro

92/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (97/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (93/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall869382978292
Build quality
86
Customisability
93
Performance
82
Productivity
97
Portability
82
Overall
92
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions47
Weight1887 g

More specs

Height Mm47 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro vs Keychron Keychron K4 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
OnePlus Keyboard 81 ProKeychron K4 HE
 KeychronOnePlus Keyboard 81 ProThis pageKeychronKeychron K4 HE
Overall score92 /10092 /100
Build quality86 /10087 /100Better
Performance82 /10092 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterTray Mount
Case materialAluminumPlastic · Aluminum · Wood · ABS
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes