Pulsar Xboard QS
PulsarReleased 2024
Xboard QS
83/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (89/100)
- Class-leading productivity (86/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (61/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Xboard QS 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 typePlate Mount
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 materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowXboard QS vs Ducky One 2 Mini
Xboard QSOne 2 Mini
| PulsarXboard QSThis page | DuckyOne 2 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 83 /100 | 84 /100Better |
| Build quality | 71 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Performance | 74 /100 | 74 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Plate Mount |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
