KEEBD Rhymestone Split Ortholinear
KEEBDReleased 2022
Rhymestone Split Ortholinear
80/100
40% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (82/100)
- Class-leading portability (81/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
- Acrylic · Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Rhymestone Split Ortholinear wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size40
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile
Hot-swappableYes
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 materialAcrylic · Plastic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowRhymestone Split Ortholinear vs Wooting 60HE v2 Silver
Rhymestone Split Ortholinear60HE v2 Silver
| KEEBDRhymestone Split OrtholinearThis page | Wooting60HE v2 Silver | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 80 /100 | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 77 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 75 /100 | 96 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | Acrylic · Plastic | ABS · AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
