be quiet! IO Center
7.9#2 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitbe quiet! IO Center vs Cosmic Byte Orbit
Cosmic Byte Orbit
7.3#12 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | be quiet! IO Center | Cosmic Byte Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Glinde, Germany | Pune, India |
| Macro support | Yes | Yes |
| Onboard device memory | Yes | Yes |
| Polling rate control | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | IO Center lets users adjust RGB lighting, fine-tune device settings, and configure keybindings. | Orbit is a browser based configurator for Cosmic Byte peripherals that lets users tune settings and save them to the device. |
| Sensitivity controls | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The manufacturer’s contact page provides a dedicated topic for software issues and directs users to FAQs or direct contact. | Cosmic Byte offers support through its support site and ticket system, with phone and WhatsApp contact details on its contact page. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | cross-platform |
be quiet! IO Center plans
- IO CenterFree
Cosmic Byte Orbit plans
- OrbitFree
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 Cosmic Byte Orbit if…
Orbit suits Cosmic Byte device owners who want to configure compatible peripherals and save settings to them. It is intended for desktop use in a Chromium browser with a supported connection.