KtechsReleased 2024

Stars80

83/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (93/100)
  • Class-leading build quality (80/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (59/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Stars80 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall809377745983
Build quality
80
Customisability
93
Performance
77
Productivity
74
Portability
59
Overall
83
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 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
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions37
Weight1850 g

More specs

Height Mm37 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Stars80 vs Ducky One 2 Mini

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Stars80One 2 Mini
 KtechsStars80This pageDuckyOne 2 Mini
Overall score83 /10084 /100Better
Build quality80 /100Better80 /100
Performance77 /100Better74 /100
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate
Mount typePlate MountPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes