MIIIWReleased 2023

Xiaomi Art Z980

68/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (78/100)
  • Strong performance (76/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (57/100)
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Xiaomi Art Z980 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall626476785768
Build quality
62
Customisability
64
Performance
76
Productivity
78
Portability
57
Overall
68
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
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
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions38
Weight930 g

More specs

Height Mm38 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Xiaomi Art Z980 vs WLMouse Ying75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Xiaomi Art Z980Ying75
 MIIIWXiaomi Art Z980This pageWLMouseYing75
Overall score68 /10069 /100Better
Build quality62 /100Better61 /100
Performance76 /10086 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialABSBetterCarbon Fiber
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes