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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Apos OLKB Preonic vs KEEBD Contra

Get the Apos OLKB Preonic for knob and qmk.

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.

Apos OLKB Preonic

KEEBD Contra

  • Ergonomics

    Ortholinear

    Standard

  • Case material

    Acrylic, Aluminum

    Acrylic, Plastic

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • Layout standard

    Colemak

    ANSI

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Apos OLKB Preonic
  • KEEBD Contra
Performance
61
55
Build quality
68
41
Productivity
56
48
Customizability
75
53
Portability
40
60
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Full specs

Apos OLKB Preonic vs KEEBD Contra specs

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

8 of 14 specs differ

Apos OLKB Preonic

KEEBD Contra

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Tactile

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

—
40%

Layout standard

Colemak
ANSI

Ergonomics

Ortholinear
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
—

Build & materials

Case material

Acrylic, Aluminum
Acrylic, Plastic

Plate material

—
FR4

Keycaps

PBT
—

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2026
2021

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

  • AposUS

    In stock
    $25Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$100Visit
KEEBD Contra2 stores
  • KEEBDAU

    In stock
    $25Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$25Visit

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