Compare Jamesdonkey R2 Pro vs Newmen GM980 Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2024 Has Clicky, Linear, Tactile switch options Comes with a knob Includes a Yes display Equipped with a 6000 mAh battery Weighs about 2205 g Made with a Aluminum case	Released in 2022 Has Linear, Clicky, Tactile switch options Includes a No display Connects via USB-C Features N-key rollover Enables rapid trigger functionality Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 3000 mAh battery Weighs about 1200 g Sized at 39 x 391 x 161 mm Made with a Polycarbonate case
Score	Scores Performance: 52.9 Build Quality: 69.4 Productivity: 74.1 Customizability: 83.3 Portability: 64	Scores Performance: 72.6 Build Quality: 48.3 Productivity: 76.7 Customizability: 62.6 Portability: 57.2
Name	Name Jamesdonkey R2 Pro	Name Newmen GM980
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2022
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky, Linear, Tactile	Switch Options Linear, Clicky, Tactile
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 95%	Layout Size 95%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 6000 mAh	Battery capacity 3000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Polycarbonate
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 39 x 391 x 161 mm
Weight	Weight 2205g	Weight 1200g