be quiet! IO Center
7.9#2 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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Coolkiller Driver
6.6#45 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | be quiet! IO Center | Coolkiller Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Glinde, Germany | Dongguan, Guangdong, China |
| Key remapping | Users can remap keys, open apps, games, and websites with one press, and customize Fn key actions. | The driver can customize key remapping in the keyboard’s onboard memory. |
| Macros | The desktop app can record keyboard and mouse actions as macros, with editable delays and action order. | The driver can customize macro commands in the keyboard’s onboard memory. |
| 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. | CoolKiller describes itself as a brand creating desk setups and customizable wireless mechanical keyboards. |
| Onboard device memory | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | The Coolkiller Driver page offers a keyboard driver download and a user guide. |
| Support | The manufacturer’s contact page provides a dedicated topic for software issues and directs users to FAQs or direct contact. | The driver page directs questions to [email protected]. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | cross-platform |
be quiet! IO Center plans
- IO CenterFree
Coolkiller Driver plans
- Coolkiller DriverFree
Pick be quiet! IO Center if…
It suits owners of the listed be quiet! devices who want to adjust lighting, key assignments, macros, or profiles. The browser version may suit users on Windows, macOS, or Linux who use a Chromium-based browser and prefer not to create an account.
Pick Coolkiller Driver if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.