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No, the KEEBD Basketweave is not hot-swappable. It is a through-hole soldering kit, meaning you must permanently solder the mechanical switches and all electronic components like diodes and the microcontroller onto the PCB.

Yes, the Keychron Q13 Pro is fully compatible with both macOS and Windows. The manufacturer states it includes a system toggle and an additional set of keycaps for both operating systems, allowing you to save separate layouts.

The Keychron Q13 Pro is better for a first-time builder if purchased in its barebone version. It features a hot-swappable PCB, so no soldering is required to install switches. The KEEBD Basketweave requires significant soldering experience and is not recommended for beginners.

According to Keychron, the Q13 Pro has a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired USB-C mode. In wireless Bluetooth mode, the polling rate is 90 Hz.

The KEEBD Basketweave uses an acrylic case, consisting of an acrylic bottom plate and an acrylic component cover. The plate material is FR4.

Yes, both keyboards support key remapping via QMK open-source firmware. The Keychron Q13 Pro also adds support for VIA and the Keychron Launcher web app for easier graphical customization.

Yes, the Keychron Q13 Pro uses a 96% Alice layout, which integrates a numpad into a compact form factor by removing some of the spacing between keys.

The fully assembled version of the Keychron Q13 Pro comes with Keychron K Pro switches. The vendor listing shows options including K Pro Red (linear), Brown (tactile), and Banana (tactile) switches.

To complete the KEEBD Basketweave kit, you need to supply your own MX-compatible mechanical switches, keycaps, an encoder knob, and stabilizers. The kit includes all electronic components, the PCB, FR4 plate, and acrylic case parts.

Keychron states the Q13 Pro uses a double-gasket design with silicone pads between the top and bottom cases to reduce acoustic resonance. It also includes a polycarbonate plate and screw-in stabilizers to further refine the typing sound.

The KEEBD Basketweave is likely more portable in its unassembled state, as the components are flat and separate. Once assembled, the Keychron Q13 Pro's significant weight of 2392 grams makes it a stationary desktop keyboard.

Keychron lists a 4000mAh battery with an estimated Bluetooth working time of up to 300 hours with backlighting off, and up to 100 hours with RGB at its lowest brightness. Actual results will vary with use.