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Clever Keebs Blue Ridge vs HHKB Studio

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Clever Keebs Blue Ridge

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HHKB Studio

Hall effect

Build quality in the bottom 20% of 60% boards at any price.

Rules this board out

  • Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
  • North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.

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.

Clever Keebs Blue Ridge

HHKB Studio

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    No

    Yes

    Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Switch options

    Clicky

    Clicky, Linear

  • Plate material

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate, POM

    Aluminum

  • Backlight

    RGB

    Yes, north-facing

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Clever Keebs Blue Ridge
  • HHKB Studio
Performance
75
62
Build quality
44
48
Productivity
56
64
Customizability
63
64
Portability
45
88

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Clever Keebs Blue Ridge vs HHKB Studio specs

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

9 of 17 specs differ

Clever Keebs Blue Ridge

HHKB Studio

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky
Clicky, Linear

Hall effect (magnetic)

No
Yes

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

—
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Polycarbonate
—

Plate material

Aluminum, Polycarbonate, POM
Aluminum

Keycaps

—
PBT

Backlight

RGB
Yes, north-facing

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2024

Where to buy

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