KeychronReleased 2021
K14
70/100
70% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (81/100)
- Strong customisability (69/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (55/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K14 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size70
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTray 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 · Plastic
Keycap materialABS · PBT
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK14 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
K14STARS80 V2
| KeychronK14This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 67 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 55 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Tray Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum · Plastic | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
