KeychronReleased 2025
K4 QMK V3
72/100
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Strong customisability (76/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
- Portability is the weak point (44/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB · White
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowK4 QMK V3 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
K4 QMK V3STARS80 V2
| KeychronK4 QMK V3This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 67 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 62 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
