PlayKeyboard Smurve80 vs Weikav Stars80 V3Curved ABS vs Aluminum Case

The Smurve80 has a curved ABS case, curved aluminum plate, and integrated solenoid. The Stars80 V3 has a 6063 aluminum case, FR4 plate, and QMK/VIA support.

Yes. The vendor describes its injection-molded ABS case as having a continuous curve, paired with a curved aluminum plate. It is an 80% ANSI keyboard.

Yes, its product listing specifies QMK/VIA support. The vendor says this can be used for key remapping, layers, and macros.

Both product listings identify hot-swappable designs. The Stars80 V3 vendor says its PCB supports most MX-style switches, while the Smurve80 description identifies an MX-compatible hot-swap PCB.

The Smurve80 is listed at 1384 g, while the Stars80 V3 is listed at approximately 1900 g. The Smurve80 is therefore the lighter of the two by their listed weights.

Yes. Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired USB-C connectivity. Each also has a listed 8000 mAh battery.

Yes, the Smurve80 includes an integrated solenoid for typewriter-style sound and feedback. Its vendor says the effect can be controlled or switched off.

N-key rollover is explicitly listed for the Weikav Stars80 V3. The Smurve80 product listing does not identify N-key rollover.

The Smurve80 has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility note warns that shine-through legends stay dark. It also cautions that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.

No. The Smurve80 vendor says the 6.25U and 7U options use different, non-compatible PCB versions, so the spacebar choice must be made when purchasing.

The Stars80 V3 is the clearer fit for that purpose because its vendor lists QMK/VIA support for remapping keys, assigning layers, and setting macros. The Smurve80 is hot-swappable, but its listing does not specify QMK/VIA support.

Yes, the Stars80 V3 vendor describes a hidden magnetic compartment for storing its 2.4 GHz receiver. The Smurve80 product description does not identify a receiver storage compartment.