QwertykeysReleased 2025

QK80 Mk2

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

We may earn a commission on purchases via this link. It never affects our scores or rankings.

Independent score · no sponsored placement
Price checked across retailers daily

Why we rate it

  • Class-leading build quality (89/100)
  • Class-leading portability (87/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the QK80 Mk2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall898668848787
Build quality
89
Customisability
86
Performance
68
Productivity
84
Portability
87
Overall
87
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

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
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialCopper · Aluminum · Steel
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes

Watch it in action

Powered byYouTube
Head to head

QK80 Mk2 vs Redragon Star Blade K707 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
QK80 Mk2Star Blade K707 Pro
 QwertykeysQK80 Mk2This pageRedragonStar Blade K707 Pro
Overall score87 /100Better65 /100
Build quality89 /100Better61 /100
Performance68 /100Better62 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialCopper · Aluminum · SteelBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes