MelGeekReleased 2022
Pixel Palette
81/100
75%, 80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (95/100)
- Class-leading performance (86/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Plastic · ABS · Polycarbonate case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Pixel Palette wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery3100 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic · ABS · Polycarbonate
Keycap materialABS · PC
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowPixel Palette vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Pixel PaletteSTARS80 V2
| MelGeekPixel PaletteThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 64 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 86 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Plastic · ABS · Polycarbonate | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
