be quiet! IO Center vs Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
be quiet! IO Center
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| Figure | be quiet! IO Center | Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (#27) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | Microsoft's facts page lists its corporate address in Redmond, Washington, and says the company was founded in 1975. |
| Per-app profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | The app helps personalize and customize how you work with a Microsoft keyboard and mouse on a PC. |
| Support | The manufacturer’s contact page provides a dedicated topic for software issues and directs users to FAQs or direct contact. | Microsoft directs users with technical support needs to describe their problem in the Surface app or a web browser and select Get Help. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | windows |
Plans
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
- Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard CenterFree
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.
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.