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Other 0xCB Static vs Vortex POK3R

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Other 0xCB Static

Knob

Build quality in the top 30% of 40% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
  • Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
$25 at Input Gear

Get the

Vortex POK3R

Build quality in the top 45% of 60% boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
  • Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
$35 at MK

What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Other 0xCB Static

Vortex POK3R

  • Layout size

    40%

    60%

  • Case material

    Acrylic, Metal, Steel

    Aluminum

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Display

    OLED

    None

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

    The deep option when you want to remap every key

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Other 0xCB Static
  • Vortex POK3R
Performance
48
68
Build quality
78
62
Productivity
58
62
Customizability
77
60
Portability
62
71

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
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Full specs

Other 0xCB Static vs Vortex POK3R specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

13 of 20 specs differ

Other 0xCB Static

Vortex POK3R

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

40%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

OLED
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Acrylic, Metal, Steel
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum, FR4
Aluminum, Plastic

Keycaps

—
PBT

Typing angle

6°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2023

Where to buy

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Other 0xCB Static2 stores
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