QK80 MK2 PCB
Best customizable foundation for TKL mechanical keyboard enthusiasts.
Elevate your custom keyboard build with the QK80 MK2 PCB from Qwertykeys. This premium component is designed for enthusiasts seeking advanced customization and a superior typing experience. It offers flexible tri-mode connectivity, seamlessly integrating wired and wireless setups. The hotswap sockets allow for effortless switch changes, while the choice between flex-cut and non-flex cut designs, with or without per-key RGB, lets you tailor acoustics, feel, and aesthetics to your preference. Perfect for Tenkeyless layouts, it's the ideal foundation for a personalized mechanical keyboard.
$65.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
15
/ 1543
#15 in Development Boards
Price vs Category Average
-26%
Below average
Connection Type
2.4
/ Tri-mode (USB-C, Bluetooth, GHz Wireless)
Who it's for
- Enthusiasts prioritizing optimized acoustics and tactile typing experiences
- Keyboard hobbyists seeking easy customization and switch swapping
- Typists preferring specific layout configurations for their workflow
Who should skip it
- Builders looking for universal compatibility with various keyboard cases
- Budget-conscious buyers needing readily available and affordable components
- Purists desiring a consistent and solid sound profile
Performance breakdown
Connectivity Versatility
Tri-mode support ensures seamless switching between wired and wireless desktop setups.
Switch Customization
Hotswap sockets make swapping mechanical switches a quick, solder-free experience.
Typing Feel
Flex-cut options provide a softer, more responsive typing experience for enthusiasts.
Layout Compatibility
Standard TKL design offers a familiar footprint for most custom builds.
Aesthetic Customization
Per-key RGB lighting allows for precise control over your desk's glow.
Build Flexibility
Multiple PCB configurations cater to specific acoustic and tactile preferences.
Key Specs
Connection Type
Tri-mode (USB-C, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz Wireless)
PCB Type
Hotswap
Backlighting
Per-key RGB (on specific variants)
Layout Compatibility
Tenkeyless (TKL)
Switch Type Support
Mechanical
Design Options
Flex-cut or Non-flex cut available
Is Ergonomic
false
Has Numeric Keypad
false
Features
- Tri-mode connectivity for wired/wireless flexibility
- Hotswap sockets for easy switch customization
- Flex-cut design for enhanced typing feel
- Per-key RGB lighting available
- Designed for Tenkeyless (TKL) layout
- Supports mechanical key switches
- Premium custom PCB for enthusiasts
- Versatile build options
What customers say
The QK80 MK2 PCB is celebrated as a cornerstone component offering exceptional value, solidifying the QK80's reputation as a budget endgame keyboard. Enthusiasts highly value the robust engineering that enables the signature deep and resonant sound profile. A key strength is the design flexibility, allowing builders to fine tune the typing feel and acoustics, a feature often missing in this price range. Users also praise the seamless integration with QMK and VIA for straightforward customization. Qwertykeys' strong quality control ensures reliability. Overall, this PCB provides a premium, high performance foundation that significantly outperforms its cost, setting a benchmark for quality and value in the enthusiast market.
Know before you buy
The PCB features hotswap sockets compatible with standard MX-style mechanical switches. It is designed for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, allowing you to swap them without soldering.
The flex-cut version includes small slits in the PCB, which creates a softer, more flexible typing feel and slightly alters the acoustic profile. The non-flex cut version is solid, providing a stiffer, more consistent typing experience.
The PCB supports three connection methods: a wired USB-C connection, Bluetooth for multi-device pairing, and a 2.4 GHz wireless connection via a dedicated dongle for low-latency performance.
No, per-key RGB is an optional feature depending on the specific PCB variant you choose. Be sure to verify that your selected model includes RGB support if lighting is a priority for your build.
The QK80 MK2 PCB is specifically engineered for the QK80 MK2 chassis. While it follows a TKL layout, mounting points and internal dimensions are proprietary to Qwertykeys, so it is not guaranteed to fit other TKL cases.
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