Compare KEEBD Cantor Remix vs Brickbots Choc V Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for DIY enthusiasts looking at two affordable, 36-key low-profile keyboard kits from KEEBD. The decision hinges on a fundamental layout choice: a split design for ergonomics versus a traditional monoblock for simplicity and portability. Both require significant assembly and use Choc low-profile switches, making the choice about physical form and intended use rather than features or performance.

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Main differences	Released in 2022 Supports hot-swappable switches Available in a Other layout Offers Split ergonomics Features PBT keycaps	Released in 2024 Available in a 40% layout Offers Normal ergonomics Features PBT, ABS keycaps
Score	Scores Performance: 38.2 Build Quality: 40.9 Productivity: 49.9 Customizability: 59.4 Portability: 65.6	Scores Performance: 36.7 Build Quality: 56.4 Productivity: 58 Customizability: 46.4 Portability: 60.6
Name	Name KEEBD Cantor Remix	Name KEEBD Brickbots Choc V
Release year	Release year 2022	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size Other	Layout Size 40%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Split	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection	Connection
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material -
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight -	Weight -

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Pros and Trade-offs

Your choice should be guided by your priority for ergonomics versus portability. Opt for the KEEBD Cantor Remix if you value a split typing position and want the explicit option for hot-swap sockets. Choose the KEEBD Brickbots Choc V if you prefer a single, flat unit that's easier to carry and set up on the go. Both are projects for builders comfortable with soldering and configuring layers.

KEEBD Cantor Remix

+Split ergonomic design for potential wrist comfort.
+Kit includes two PCBs and a TRRS cable for connecting halves.
+Vendor description lists hot-swappable sockets as a build option.
+Diodeless PCB design simplifies the soldering process.

−Requires managing two separate halves and an interconnect cable.
−More complex to transport and set up than a single unit.
−Kit does not include a case; it is an optional extra purchase.

KEEBD Brickbots Choc V

+Single-piece monoblock design for simpler portability and setup.
+Kit includes top and bottom plates for a complete enclosure.
+A reviewer noted its flat, low profile is excellent for travel.
+Uses a Pro Micro footprint controller, a common and accessible component.

−Requires soldering 36 diodes, adding to build complexity.
−Lacks the explicit hot-swap support mentioned for the Cantor Remix.
−Traditional layout may not offer the same ergonomic benefits as a split.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Brickbots Choc V has a clear advantage for travel due to its single-piece construction. For modding, the Cantor Remix offers more explicit pathways like hot-swap sockets. For all other use cases—gaming, office work, programming, and content creation—the choice is a tie, boiling down to a personal preference for a split layout versus a traditional monoblock, as both share an identical 36-key functional footprint.

GamingTie

•Both are 36-key layouts requiring heavy layers for gaming keys.
•Neither kit includes switches or keycaps, offering no inherent gaming advantage.
•Both use low-profile Choc switches, a preference-based choice for gaming.

OfficeTie

•Both have minimal 36-key layouts unsuitable for traditional office typing without adaptation.
•The split design of the Cantor Remix may offer better long-term ergonomics.
•The monoblock Choc V is simpler to transport between workspaces.

ProgrammingTie

•Both require extensive use of layers for symbols and numbers, a significant learning curve.
•The split Cantor Remix may reduce wrist strain during long coding sessions.
•The kits are functionally identical for accessing programming-specific keys via layers.

TravelKEEBD Brickbots Choc V

•The Brickbots Choc V is a single, monoblock unit, making it simpler to pack and set up.
•A reviewer specifically noted its flat profile is nice for travel.
•The Cantor Remix requires managing two halves and a TRRS cable.

ModdingKEEBD Cantor Remix

•The Cantor Remix kit listing explicitly mentions hot-swappable sockets as an optional build path.
•It includes two PCBs and a TRRS cable in the kit.
•The vendor description mentions optional 3D printed low-profile cases and Mill-Max pins for customization.

Content CreationTie

•Both lack dedicated media keys or macros, relying on layers for all functions.
•The ergonomic split of the Cantor Remix could be beneficial for long editing sessions.
•The compact size of both leaves desk space for other peripherals like drawing tablets.