KBDFans Cat vs Createkeebs LuminKey80 II
Get the Createkeebs LuminKey80 II for hot-swappable and qmk.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
KBDFans Cat
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
Createkeebs LuminKey80 II
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 15% of 80% boards under $300.
- No numpad.
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.
KBDFans Cat
Createkeebs LuminKey80 II
Layout size
60%
80%
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Display
None
LED
A case display rather than a typing feature
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- KBDFans Cat
- Createkeebs LuminKey80 II
- Performance
- 4359
- Build quality
- 5479
- Productivity
- 4183
- Customizability
- 4984
- Portability
- 6388
KBDFans Cat vs Createkeebs LuminKey80 II specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 20 specs differ
KBDFans Cat
Createkeebs LuminKey80 II
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
KBDFans Cat
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Createkeebs LuminKey80 II
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
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