QwertykeysReleased 2025

Neo80

73/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading build quality (85/100)
  • Strong portability (72/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Customisability is the weak point (56/100)
Score profile

Where the Neo80 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall855661637273
Build quality
85
Customisability
56
Performance
61
Productivity
63
Portability
72
Overall
73
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4400 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum · Brass · Copper
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions18
Weight4500 g

More specs

Height Mm18 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Neo80 vs Wooting 80HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Neo8080HE
 QwertykeysNeo80This pageWooting80HE
Overall score73 /10073 /100
Build quality85 /100Better68 /100
Performance61 /10094 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminum · Brass · CopperBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes