Meletrix ZOOM TKL ESSENTIAL EDITION
MeletrixReleased 2022
ZOOM TKL ESSENTIAL EDITION
81/100
80% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading build quality (94/100)
- Class-leading productivity (82/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (53/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the ZOOM TKL ESSENTIAL EDITION wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit Backspace
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery2250 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum · Plastic · Steel · Metal · Wood · ABS · PBT · POM · Polycarbonate · Acrylic · Brass · Silicone · Carbon Fiber
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Weight1580 g
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowZOOM TKL ESSENTIAL EDITION vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro
ZOOM TKL ESSENTIAL EDITIONAjazz AK820 Pro
| MeletrixZOOM TKL ESSENTIAL EDITIONThis page | AjazzAjazz AK820 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 81 /100 | 81 /100 |
| Build quality | 94 /100Better | 72 /100 |
| Performance | 53 /100 | 62 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum · Plastic · Steel · Metal · Wood · ABS · PBT · POM · Polycarbonate · Acrylic · Brass · Silicone · Carbon Fiber | ABS · Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
