be quiet! IO Center
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| Fact | be quiet! IO Center | Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
be quiet! IO Center plans
- IO CenterFree
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center plans
- Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard CenterFree
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 Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.