be quiet! IO Center vs CHERRY UTILITY
be quiet! IO Center
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CHERRY UTILITY
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| Figure | be quiet! IO Center | CHERRY UTILITY |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software | 8.9 (#3) | 8.2 (#24) |
| Founded | 2001 | 1953 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Glinde, Germany | CHERRY says the headquarters of CHERRY Europe GmbH is in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Germany. |
| Lighting | Users can customize individual LEDs and choose preconfigured RGB effects. | It offers color and lighting effects that users can combine into a custom lighting concept. |
| Macro support | Yes | Yes |
| Onboard device memory | Yes | Yes |
| Polling rate control | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | CHERRY UTILITY customizes compatible CHERRY input devices for professionals, enthusiasts and gamers. |
| Sensitivity controls | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The manufacturer’s contact page provides a dedicated topic for software issues and directs users to FAQs or direct contact. | CHERRY provides a downloads center and contact link in its site support navigation. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | windows |
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In their own words
be quiet! IO Center
be quiet! IO Center configures supported be quiet! keyboards, mice, and coolers. It lets users customize individual LEDs or select preset RGB effects, set keybindings, record macros, and manage profiles. Keys can be assigned functions such as media controls, mouse buttons, Windows tools, files, and applications; macros can include editable delays and action order. Profiles can be switched manually, launched when an application runs, or imported and exported as files. For supported cooler screens, users can select preset or uploaded images and videos, or browse GIPHY for animations and memes. Cooling controls include presets and PID control, which continues working after IO Center closes. Custom keyboard lighting effects require the software to remain running in the background. The Windows desktop app is compatible with Windows 11 Dynamic Lighting. IO Center Web works on Windows, macOS, and Linux in a Chromium-based browser without an account. Settings can be saved to keyboard onboard memory. The software is free.
CHERRY UTILITY
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