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Thocc Exchange Blaine V2 SE vs Heavy shell Barix87 Pro

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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.

Thocc Exchange Blaine V2 SE

Heavy shell Barix87 Pro

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate

    Aluminum

  • Mount style

    Top Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • Released

    2026

    2022

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Thocc Exchange Blaine V2 SE
  • Heavy shell Barix87 Pro
Performance
49
53
Build quality
58
54
Productivity
49
68
Customizability
49
57
Portability
53
58

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Thocc Exchange Blaine V2 SE vs Heavy shell Barix87 Pro specs

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

6 of 15 specs differ

Thocc Exchange Blaine V2 SE

Heavy shell Barix87 Pro

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Top Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Aluminum

Plate material

CarbonFiber, FR4
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Backlight

None
RGB

Extras

Released

2026
2022

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