NewmenReleased 2022
GM980
75/100
95% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Strong productivity (77/100)
- Strong performance (73/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Build quality is the weak point (48/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the GM980 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size95
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Clicky · Tactile
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPolycarbonate
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions39
Weight1200 g
More specs
Height Mm39 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGM980 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
GM980STARS80 V2
| NewmenGM980This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 48 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 73 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Polycarbonate | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
