MCHOSEReleased 2026

K99 V3

78/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (94/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (85/100)
  • 8,000 Hz polling rate
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the K99 V3 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall647094856674
Build quality
64
Customisability
70
Performance
94
Productivity
85
Portability
66
Overall
74
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Battery10000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Weight1277 g

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

K99 V3 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K99 V3STARS80 V2
 MCHOSEK99 V3This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score74 /10080 /100Better
Build quality64 /10079 /100Better
Performance94 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes