ThunderobotReleased 2024
K96
79/100
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (93/100)
- Class-leading productivity (87/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (54/100)
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K96 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery1900 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightWhite
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions22
Weight636 g
More specs
Height Mm22 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowK96 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
K96STARS80 V2
| ThunderobotK96This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 88 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 82 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 84 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
