WeikavReleased 2024

Stars80

71/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong customisability (77/100)
  • Strong performance (77/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the Stars80 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall667777677571
Build quality
66
Customisability
77
Performance
77
Productivity
67
Portability
75
Overall
71
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

ConnectionWireless + wired
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 Vortex Tab 75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Stars80Tab 75
 WeikavStars80This pageVortexTab 75
Overall score71 /10071 /100
Build quality66 /100Better64 /100
Performance77 /100Better71 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typePlate MountPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes