Head to head · Prices checked Nov 10, 2026

Coolkiller CK108 HE vs Vortex Core Plus

Get the Coolkiller CK108 HE for hall effect and knob. Get the Vortex Core Plus for via.

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Hall effect

from$249at WhatGeek

VIA

from$119at MK

Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Coolkiller CK108 HE

Hall effect

Build quality in the top 45% of 100% boards under $300.

Rules this board out

Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.

$249 at WhatGeek

Get the

Vortex Core Plus

VIA

Build quality in the top 50% of 40% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.

$119 at MK

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.

Coolkiller CK108 HE

Vortex Core Plus

Layout size
100%
40%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Switch options
Magnetic
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Knob
Yes
No
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware

KeebFinder scores

How we score

Coolkiller CK108 HE
Vortex Core Plus

Performance: 76
46
Build quality: 56
69
Productivity: 77
75
Customizability: 69
60
Portability: 53
87

What they share

Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Hot-swappable
Low profile
Case material: Aluminum

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Full specs

Coolkiller CK108 HE vs Vortex Core Plus specs

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

8 of 22 specs differ

Spec

Coolkiller CK108 HE

Vortex Core Plus

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic

Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes

Hot-swappable

Yes

Mount style

—

Plate Mount

Low profile

Yes

Sound dampening

Yes

Layout

Layout size

100%

40%

Layout standard

ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard

Knob

Yes

Display

None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

USB-C

Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum

Plate material

—

FR4

Weight

1,500 g

—

Dimensions

30 x 430 x 125 mm

—

Typing angle

—

5°

Backlight

RGB

None

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes

Extras

Released

2024

2025

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