KtechsReleased 2024

K81 Pro

75/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
75%Hot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (84/100)
  • Class-leading portability (81/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the K81 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall698470748175
Build quality
69
Customisability
84
Performance
70
Productivity
74
Portability
81
Overall
75
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAcrylic
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

K81 Pro vs YUNZII YUNZII B75 PRO Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K81 ProYUNZII B75 PRO Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
 KtechsK81 ProThis pageYUNZIIYUNZII B75 PRO Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Overall score75 /10075 /100
Build quality69 /100Better61 /100
Performance70 /10075 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate4,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAcrylicBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes