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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Apos OLKB Preonic vs Vortex POK3R

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

Vortex POK3R

  • Ergonomics

    Ortholinear

    Standard

  • Case material

    Acrylic, Aluminum

    Aluminum

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • Layout standard

    Colemak

    ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Apos OLKB Preonic
  • Vortex POK3R
Performance
61
69
Build quality
68
63
Productivity
56
62
Customizability
75
61
Portability
40
71

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Apos OLKB Preonic vs Vortex POK3R specs

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

10 of 18 specs differ

Apos OLKB Preonic

Vortex POK3R

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

—
60%

Layout standard

Colemak
ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak

Ergonomics

Ortholinear
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Acrylic, Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Aluminum, Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • AposUS

    In stock
    $25Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$100Visit
Vortex POK3R2 stores
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $35Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$35Visit

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