MachenikeReleased 2023
K500
72/100
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading performance (79/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
- Portability is the weak point (45/100)
- 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 typesLinear · Tactile
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 materialABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions34
Weight650 g
More specs
Height Mm34 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowK500 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
K500STARS80 V2
| MachenikeK500This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 54 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 79 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | ABS | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
