CKW CKW80 vs Thocc Exchange GX1
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from$189at Velocifire
from$200at Thocc Exchange
Which one should you get?
Get the
CKW CKW80
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 20% of 80% boards under $200.
Get the
Thocc Exchange GX1
Build quality in the bottom 10% of 80% boards under $300.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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.
CKW CKW80
Thocc Exchange GX1
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Backlight
None
RGB
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
Released
2024
2025
- CKW CKW80
- Thocc Exchange GX1
- Performance
- 6574
- Build quality
- 7843
- Productivity
- 5752
- Customizability
- 7048
- Portability
- 6752
- Layout size: 80%
CKW CKW80 vs Thocc Exchange GX1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 19 specs differ
CKW CKW80
Thocc Exchange GX1
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Released
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