Chilkey ND104 vs KEEBD Paintbrush V5Full-Size or Kit
Choose the Chilkey ND104 for a ready-to-use full-size keyboard with wireless connectivity, or the Paintbrush V5 for a reversible, hands-on kit build.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Chilkey ND104
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $200.
- CNC-machined 6063 aluminum case and FR4 plate.
- Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and USB-C wired connectivity, with support for up to three devices.
- VIA support, hot-swappable switches, N-key rollover, and a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
Get the
KEEBD Paintbrush V5
- Reversible design for left- or right-hand use.
- DIY kit includes eight hot-swap sockets, an OLED display, an acrylic bottom plate, and switch plate.
- Low-profile design intended for specialized keyboard use.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Choose the Chilkey ND104 if you want a full-size keyboard ready for wired or wireless use, with VIA support, a screen, and a configurable knob. Choose the KEEBD Paintbrush V5 if your priority is building a reversible, specialized input device and you are prepared to source its required controller and switches. Check the Paintbrush V5's low-profile component restriction before buying switches or keycaps.
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.
Chilkey ND104
KEEBD Paintbrush V5
Low profile
No
Yes
Case material
Aluminum
Acrylic
Knob
Yes
No
Display
Yes
OLED
A case display rather than a typing feature
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Chilkey ND104
- KEEBD Paintbrush V5
- Performance
- 7939
- Build quality
- 8947
- Productivity
- 9445
- Customizability
- 9068
- Portability
- 6543
- Hot-swappable
What will you mostly use it for?
The ND104 is the stronger fit for everyday office, programming, and gaming setups that benefit from a full-size layout and multiple connection options. The Paintbrush V5 stands apart for DIY experimentation and reversible, specialized use, though it requires additional parts to complete. Travel is difficult to call from the available details, since only the ND104 has listed dimensions and the Paintbrush listing does not specify wireless connectivity. For creative desk controls, the ND104's knob and screen give it the clearer feature match.
Pick the Chilkey ND104
- The ND104 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- Its full-size layout includes a numpad, and it supports N-key rollover.
- The Paintbrush V5 is an eight-socket kit rather than a full-size keyboard.
Chilkey ND104 vs KEEBD Paintbrush V5 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 24 specs differ
Chilkey ND104
KEEBD Paintbrush V5
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Dimensions
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Chilkey ND104
Input Gear
ISO-UK
Out of stockShips to you
KEEBD Paintbrush V5
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Chilkey ND104 vs KEEBD Paintbrush V5: your questions
Yes. Its listing describes a full-size layout with 106 keys, including a numpad and F13 key.
Yes. It supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as USB-C wired connectivity. The vendor says it can connect to up to three devices wirelessly.
Yes, the ND104 is listed as hot-swappable. Its vendor description also specifies plate-mount stabilizers and an FR4 plate.
The vendor describes calculator, clock, and dynamic-background modes. It also lists connection mode, lock status, system layout, weather, animations, images, and key characters as display options.
Yes, VIA support is listed for the ND104. The vendor also offers a Chilkey web driver for configuration.
It is sold as a DIY kit, and the listing identifies a Pro Micro controller and switches as required to complete it. The kit includes eight hot-swap sockets, an OLED display, and plate components.
The Paintbrush V5 compatibility rules specify low-profile switches and keycaps only, and say standard MX keycaps will not fit. Check the required component type before purchasing keycaps.
No. The Paintbrush V5 is listed as ANSI only, with no ISO variants such as ISO-DE or UK offered.
Yes. KEEBD describes the Paintbrush as reversible, so it can be built for either left- or right-hand use.
The ND104 is the more direct fit for general programming, with a 106-key full-size layout, numpad, and VIA support. The Paintbrush V5 is an eight-socket kit that requires a controller and separate firmware setup.
The ND104 offers Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, but its listed dimensions are 34 x 438 x 140 mm. The Paintbrush V5 has no listed dimensions or wireless connectivity details, so the available specifications do not establish which is easier to carry.
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