Review: Womier K80 wireless mechanical keyboard
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Womier K80 is a 75% wireless mechanical keyboard with a swappable anime-theme light box.
Price at the time of review is USD 99.
Make sure you get the correct keyboard because there's another keyboard called the Womier SK80 or S-K80.
Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Layout | 75% Compact (80 Keys + Swappable Module) |
| Connectivity | Tri-Mode (2.4G Wireless / Bluetooth / USB-C) |
| Structure | Gasket Mount + Flexible PC Plate |
| Switches | Hot-Swappable PCB (Compatible with 3-pin & 5-pin switches) |
| Software | Full QMK/VIA Support for instant web remapping |
| Display & Knob | Color Pixel Screen (GIF support) + Multi-function Media Knob |
| Battery | 8000mAh |
| RGB Lighting | South-facing LED orientation |
| Acoustics | Multi-layer Dampening (PORON / IXPE) |
| Dimensions | 324 x 140 x 47mm (approx. 12.8" x 5.5" x 1.9") |
| Weight | Approx. 1268g (2.8 lbs) |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
Things included
- Keyboard
- USB-C to USB-A
- 3x replacement switches
- Keycap and switch puller
- Magnetic lightbox
- User manual
Design
They keyboard comes with 80 keys with only one switch option, the Womier POM linear switch, specs below:
- Actuation Force: 50±5 gf
- Pre-travel: 2.0±0.2 mm
- Total Travel: 3.8±0.2 mm
- Switch Type: Linear
- Factory lubed: Yes
- Material: Full POM
Typing experience is satisfying. The thic-thoc sounds great.
Keyboard layout works with Mac too. The Mac R-Cmd is by the side of the keyboard. There's no R-Opt though.
The back has four rubber feet with good grip. There's a Womier logo behind with light.
There are two height options for the foldout feet. Under one of the feet is the storage area for the 2.4Ghz USB-A wireless receiver.
The keyboard supports connection for cable, 2.4Ghz and Bluetooth up to three devices. The switch beside the USB-C port is for power.
Height of the keyboard is typical of most wireless mechanical keyboards.
There are no lights for the sides and back.
The whole keyboard is made with plastic and build quality is alright, not too plasticky, and probably a 3 to 3.5/5 for me.
The main selling point of this keyboard is the lightbar feature. You could certainly use this keyboard with the Function keys, and if so there are many other 75% keyboards to choose from.
The light bar would attach magnetically to the keyboard, and also draws power from the keyboard.
The light bar obviously looks better with lights on.
There's also a small LED display by the right side of the light bar. Keyboard shortcuts can be used to change the lighting pattern.
The dial on the right can be used to adjust volume, mute or unmute. The dial does feel plasticky.
The RGB lights look good and keyboard shortcuts can be used to control the lights. The lights cannot go through the legends on the keycaps.
The light bar looks great at night. I initially thought the light bar was a LCD but it's not. The design on the light bar is static.
Keyboard shortcuts can be change the lighting pattern of the light bar.
The keyboard supports QMK/VIA customisation. You need to download the JSON file from the support page and upload the file to the VIA website for key customisation. I did not test VIA customisation as the keys work fine as they are.
Conclusion
This keyboard is meant to be used without the function keys due to its design. By the way, keyboards without function keys work great with iPads and Android tablets because those tablet OS do not need function keys.
The keyboard works well. Whether you like the design is personal preference.
Availability
The keyboard is available from Womier online store and AliExpress.
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