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Chilkey SF60 HE vs HHKB Classic Type S

Get the Chilkey SF60 HE for hall effect and rapid trigger.

HHKB Classic Type-S Topre Silent 45g 60% PBT Mechanical Keyboard

HHKB Classic Type S

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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.

Chilkey SF60 HE

HHKB Classic Type S

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Rapid trigger

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    PBT

  • Switch options

    Magnetic

    Silent

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount, Plate Mount

    Plate Mount

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Chilkey SF60 HE
  • HHKB Classic Type S
Performance
91
56
Build quality
67
44
Productivity
51
57
Customizability
45
46
Portability
66
72

What they share

  • Layout size: 60%
  • Connection: Wired
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Full specs

Chilkey SF60 HE vs HHKB Classic Type S specs

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

11 of 20 specs differ

Chilkey SF60 HE

HHKB Classic Type S

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
Silent

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Rapid trigger

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

60%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
PBT

Plate material

FR4
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MKUS

    In stock
    $179Visit
  • Keebz N CablesAU

    In stock
    $300Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$179Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $234Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$234Visit

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