MIIIW Xiaomi BlackIO 83
MIIIWReleased 2023
Xiaomi BlackIO 83
84/100
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (90/100)
- Class-leading customisability (88/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Plastic · ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Xiaomi BlackIO 83 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
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 materialPlastic · ABS
Keycap materialPC
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions38
Weight788 g
More specs
Height Mm38 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowXiaomi BlackIO 83 vs Ducky One 2 Mini
Xiaomi BlackIO 83One 2 Mini
| MIIIWXiaomi BlackIO 83This page | DuckyOne 2 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 84 /100 | 84 /100 |
| Build quality | 76 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Performance | 81 /100Better | 74 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | Plastic · ABS | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
