be quiet! IO Center vs Fanatec App
be quiet! IO Center
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Fanatec App
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| Figure | be quiet! IO Center | Fanatec App |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Gaming Peripheral Software | 8.9 (#2) | 7.1 (#28) |
| Founded | 2001 | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Glinde, Germany | Munich, Germany |
| Profiles | Users can create profiles, connect optimized profiles to games, and switch between profiles. | Users can create and share profiles for individual titles or cars. |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | The Fanatec App provides control of Fanatec equipment, from input testing to performance tuning. |
| Support | The manufacturer’s contact page provides a dedicated topic for software issues and directs users to FAQs or direct contact. | The download page links to a Fanatec forum for app feedback and lists expert support as available. |
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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.
Fanatec App
Fanatec App has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.