be quiet! IO Center vs Keyboardio Chrysalis
be quiet! IO Center
bequiet.comKeyboardio Chrysalis
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| Figure | be quiet! IO Center | Keyboardio Chrysalis |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software | 8.9 (#3) | 8.1 (#30) |
| Macro support | Yes | Yes |
| Maker | be quiet! identifies itself as a German hardware brand founded in 2001 and states that it is a trademark of Listan GmbH. | Keyboardio says Jesse Vincent and Kaia Dekker founded the company in 2014 and live and work in Berkeley, California. |
| Onboard device memory | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | Chrysalis is a graphical configuration tool for Kaleidoscope-powered keyboards. |
| Support | The manufacturer’s contact page provides a dedicated topic for software issues and directs users to FAQs or direct contact. | The project invites users to open GitHub issues for bug reports and feature requests. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | cross-platform |
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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.
Keyboardio Chrysalis
Keyboardio Chrysalis has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.