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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 11, 2026

Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE vs Qwertykeys Neo60 Core

Get the Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE for hall effect. Get the Qwertykeys Neo60 Core for hot-swappable.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE

Hall effect

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

Rules this board out

  • Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
  • No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.

Get the

Qwertykeys Neo60 Core

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the top 15% of 60% boards under $50.

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.

Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE

Qwertykeys Neo60 Core

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

    Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Case material

    Wood

    Aluminum

  • Mount style

    Plate Mount

    PCB Mount

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE
  • Qwertykeys Neo60 Core
Performance
79
57
Build quality
60
79
Productivity
51
61
Customizability
64
72
Portability
67
86

What they share

  • Layout size: 60%
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE vs Qwertykeys Neo60 Core specs

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

13 of 23 specs differ

Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE

Qwertykeys Neo60 Core

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Magnetic, Tactile
—

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
PCB Mount

Layout

Layout size

60%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

Wired only
2,200 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Wood
Aluminum

Plate material

Plastic
Aluminum, CarbonFiber, FR4, Plastic, POM

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

—
1,500 g

Dimensions

—
18 x 293 x 109 mm

Typing angle

—
8°

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2023
2025

For EU buyers

ISO layouts by store

Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.

Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE

No ISO layout at the stores we track.

Qwertykeys Neo60 Core

Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.

Where to buy

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