KEEBDReleased 2021
Paintbrush V5
72/100
ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
- Screw-in stabilisers
- Performance is the weak point (46/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Paintbrush V5 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAcrylic
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowPaintbrush V5 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Paintbrush V5STARS80 V2
| KEEBDPaintbrush V5This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 60 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 46 /100 | 54 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Acrylic | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
