RXReleased 2024
Storm RX870
75/100
80% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading build quality (87/100)
- Class-leading portability (86/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (58/100)
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Storm RX870 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
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
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions38
Weight1380 g
More specs
Height Mm38 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowStorm RX870 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Storm RX870STARS80 V2
| RXStorm RX870This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 87 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 58 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Plastic | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
