Chilkey Slice HE vs LUMINKEY V2HE or Wireless
Get the Chilkey Slice HE for Hall Effect switches, adjustable actuation, and 8000 Hz polling, or the LUMINKEY V2 for wireless connectivity, a scroll wheel, and VIAL support.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Chilkey Slice HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 50% of 75% boards under $200.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches with adjustable actuation in 0.01mm increments.
- 8000 Hz polling rate.
- Cork sound-dampening layer with a moisture-protecting gauze coating.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
Get the
LUMINKEY V2
Build quality in the top 20% of 75% boards under $200.
- Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, plus wired use.
- Horizontal scroll wheel and VIAL support for the wired PCB.
- Polycarbonate plate and ball-catch release structure.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Choose the Chilkey Slice HE for Hall Effect switches, adjustable actuation, and its 8000 Hz polling rate. Choose the LUMINKEY V2 for wireless connectivity, a horizontal scroll wheel, VIAL support, and its polycarbonate plate. If you need an ISO layout, the Slice HE is the option listed with ANSI and ISO layouts.
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 Slice HE
LUMINKEY V2
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Switch options
Linear, Magnetic
Linear
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
- Chilkey Slice HE
- LUMINKEY V2
- Performance
- 8168
- Build quality
- 6980
- Productivity
- 6482
- Customizability
- 4779
- Portability
- 6482
- Layout size: 75%
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The Slice HE is the more gaming-focused choice here, with magnetic switches, adjustable actuation, and a higher listed polling rate. The LUMINKEY V2 is the more flexible fit for office, travel, programming, and content workflows, thanks to wireless modes and its scroll wheel. Its VIAL support and barebones option also give it the edge for modification. Buyers who need an ISO layout should note that the LUMINKEY V2 is ANSI only.
Pick the Chilkey Slice HE
- Hall Effect magnetic switches support adjustable actuation.
- Its listed polling rate is 8000 Hz, compared with 1000 Hz for the LUMINKEY V2.
Chilkey Slice HE vs LUMINKEY V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 25 specs differ
Chilkey Slice HE
LUMINKEY V2
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Chilkey Slice HE
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
LUMINKEY V2
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Chilkey Slice HE vs LUMINKEY V2: your questions
The Chilkey Slice HE is the gaming-focused pick, with Hall Effect magnetic switches, adjustable actuation, and an 8000 Hz polling rate. The LUMINKEY V2 is listed at 1000 Hz and uses linear switches.
Yes. Its vendor description says the actuation point is adjustable in 0.01mm increments. The board uses Gateron Jade Pro Magnetic switches.
No. The Chilkey Slice HE uses magnetic switch sockets, and standard MX switches will not fit.
Yes. It supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connections, as well as wired use. The tri-mode version is listed with a 4400mAh battery.
VIAL support is listed for the wired PCB. The vendor description distinguishes this from the tri-mode PCB, which uses the Luminkey App.
The vendor describes a horizontal scroll wheel at the top-right corner, and the product metadata lists knob support. It is a distinct control feature of the LUMINKEY V2.
The Chilkey Slice HE is listed with ANSI and ISO layout standards. The LUMINKEY V2 is ANSI only, with ISO variants such as ISO-DE and UK not offered.
The Chilkey Slice HE has an aluminum plate. The LUMINKEY V2 uses a 1.5mm polycarbonate plate.
The LUMINKEY V2 is listed as available in a DIY kit or barebones version, and its wired PCB supports VIAL. The Chilkey Slice HE is hot-swappable but requires magnetic switches.
Yes. Both are listed with aluminum cases, and the LUMINKEY V2 vendor description specifies 6063 aluminum. The Chilkey Slice HE vendor describes its case as CNC machined aluminum.
The Chilkey Slice HE is listed with sound dampening, and its vendor description names a cork layer with moisture-protecting gauze coating. The LUMINKEY V2 vendor lists a foam kit among the included components.
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