be quiet! IO Center vs XPG PRIME
be quiet! IO Center
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| Figure | be quiet! IO Center | XPG PRIME |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software | 8.9 (#3) | 7.7 (#60) |
| Founded | 2001 | 2001 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Glinde, Germany | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Key remapping | Users can remap keys, open apps, games, and websites with one press, and customize Fn key actions. | Users can assign keyboard and mouse functions, macros, media controls, Windows shortcuts, or text to supported keys and buttons. |
| Macros | The software supports recording and editing macros that combine keyboard and mouse actions. | PRIME lets users create macros by recording keystrokes and mouse functions or manually setting up actions. |
| Maker | be quiet! identifies itself as a German hardware brand founded in 2001 and states that it is a trademark of Listan GmbH. | XPG is ADATA's gaming brand; the company says XPG was founded by ADATA in 2008. |
| Profiles | Users can create profiles, connect optimized profiles to games, and switch between profiles. | Registered users can sync device profile settings via the cloud; guest access is also available. |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | XPG PRIME customizes lighting and performance on XPG PRIME-ready devices. |
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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.