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Zuoya LS02 Mechanical Keyboard

The Zuoya LS02 is a barebones mechanical keyboard suited for hobbyists who want to customize their typing experience by choosing their own switches and keycaps. It supports multiple connection types and includes features that enhance both usability and customization. This keyboard fits users who value flexibility in connectivity and sound dampening, but it requires additional components to be fully operational.</p... Read more
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97
Keychron Q3 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
93
Keychron Q8 (Alice Layout) QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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4.7 (319)
4.7 (34)
  • Released in 2025
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Silent switch options
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-UK layout standard
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Supports Wired, Wired only, connectivity
  • Weighs about 2000 g
  • Sized at 20 x 137 x 365 mm
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic layout standard
  • Offers Alice ergonomics
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Weighs about 1820 g
  • Sized at 20 x 136 x 358 mm
Scores
  • Performance: 68.7
  • Build Quality: 70.5
  • Productivity: 85.9
  • Customizability: 80.8
  • Portability: 78.5
Scores
  • Performance: 72.1
  • Build Quality: 90.9
  • Productivity: 97.6
  • Customizability: 99.6
  • Portability: 57.4
Scores
  • Performance: 65.9
  • Build Quality: 89.5
  • Productivity: 97.7
  • Customizability: 97.5
  • Portability: 70.4
Name
Zuoya LS02
Name
Keychron Q3
Name
Keychron Q8
Release year
2025
Release year
2022
Release year
2022
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Silent
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Alice
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
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Wired, Wired only,
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
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
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
-
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
20 x 137 x 365 mm
Dimensions
20 x 136 x 358 mm
Weight
-
Weight
2000g
Weight
1820g
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Product Description

The Zuoya LS02 is a barebones mechanical keyboard suited for hobbyists who want to customize their typing experience by choosing their own switches and keycaps. It supports multiple connection types and includes features that enhance both usability and customization. This keyboard fits users who value flexibility in connectivity and sound dampening, but it requires additional components to be fully operational.

Key Features

  • Volume knob provides quick and precise audio control without leaving the keyboard.
  • Full RGB backlighting allows visual customization and better key visibility in low light.
  • Hot-swappable PCB with 5-pin slots enables easy switch replacement without soldering, supporting experimentation with different switch types.
  • Poron gasket structure reduces typing noise and vibration, improving acoustic comfort.
  • Trimode connection offers wired USB Type-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless options, giving flexibility for different setups and devices.

Compatibility

The keyboard works with both Windows and Mac OS, making it suitable for users across these platforms. The barebones design means users must provide compatible switches and keycaps, allowing full customization but requiring additional purchases.

Trade-offs

  • Being a barebones kit, it is not ready to use out of the box and needs switches and keycaps installed.
  • Unknown battery life and wireless performance details limit assessment of its wireless use cases.
  • No information on firmware or keymapping options, which may affect advanced customization.

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