KataaaReleased 2025
Model VI
79/100
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (85/100)
- Strong build quality (72/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (48/100)
- Plastic · Steel case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Model VI wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic · Steel
Keycap materialABS
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions28
Weight770 g
More specs
Height Mm28 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowModel VI vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Model VISTARS80 V2
| KataaaModel VIThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 72 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 48 /100 | 54 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic · Steel | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
