RedragonReleased 2022

POLLUX K628 Pro

79/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (87/100)
  • Class-leading build quality (79/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (56/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the POLLUX K628 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall797356598774
Build quality
79
Customisability
73
Performance
56
Productivity
59
Portability
87
Overall
74
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery1600 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions24
Weight470 g

More specs

Height Mm24 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

POLLUX K628 Pro vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
POLLUX K628 ProSTARS80 V2
 RedragonPOLLUX K628 ProThis pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score74 /10080 /100Better
Build quality79 /100Better79 /100
Performance56 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeBottom MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlasticAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes