be quiet! IO Center
7.9#2 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitbe quiet! IO Center vs ZSA Oryx
ZSA Oryx
7.1#20 in keyboard and mouse customization softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | be quiet! IO Center | ZSA Oryx |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Glinde, Germany | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Macro support | Yes | Yes |
| Onboard device memory | Yes | Yes |
| Per-app profiles | Yes | No |
| Support | The manufacturer’s contact page provides a dedicated topic for software issues and directs users to FAQs or direct contact. | Oryx support is provided by email at [email protected]. |
| Supported operating systems | cross-platform | cross-platform |
be quiet! IO Center plans
- IO CenterFree
ZSA Oryx plans
- OryxFree
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 ZSA Oryx if…
Oryx suits ZSA keyboard owners who want detailed layout, macro, layer, and lighting controls. It also suits people who want to explore the configurator before buying a keyboard.