Createkeebs LuminKey75 vs LUMINKEY V2Wired or Tri-Mode
Choose the LUMINKEY V2 for wireless flexibility, or the Createkeebs LuminKey75 if QMK and VIA support are your priority.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Createkeebs LuminKey75
QMK
Build quality in the top 25% of 75% boards under $200.
- QMK and VIA support are both listed.
- Hot-swappable switches and a polycarbonate plate.
- Aluminum case and 7-degree typing angle.
Get the
LUMINKEY V2
VIAL
Build quality in the top 20% of 75% boards under $200.
- Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
- 4400mAh battery and a listed 1000 Hz polling rate.
- Hot-swappable switches, with VIAL support listed for the wired PCB.
Choose the LUMINKEY V2 if you want wireless use, a listed 4400mAh battery, and 1000 Hz polling. Pick the Createkeebs LuminKey75 if QMK and VIA support are more important than wireless connectivity. Both offer a hot-swappable 75% layout with an aluminum case and polycarbonate plate.
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.
Createkeebs LuminKey75
LUMINKEY V2
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Mount style
Plate Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
VIAL
No
Yes
GUI remapping on boards that do not ship VIA
- Createkeebs LuminKey75
- LUMINKEY V2
- Performance
- 5868
- Build quality
- 7880
- Productivity
- 8782
- Customizability
- 8779
- Portability
- 6782
- Layout size: 75%
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Switch options: Linear
- Knob
- Plate material: Polycarbonate
What will you mostly use it for?
The LUMINKEY V2 has the clearer edge for gaming and travel, thanks to its listed polling rate and wireless options. The LuminKey75 is the more direct fit for buyers who specifically want QMK and VIA together or are considering a barebones build. Office and content creation are close calls because both offer a 75% layout, a knob, and a scroll wheel. The right choice depends mainly on whether you value firmware options or wireless flexibility more.
Pick the LUMINKEY V2
- The LUMINKEY V2 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate.
- Its wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connectivity offers more connection options than the LuminKey75’s wired-only connection.
Createkeebs LuminKey75 vs LUMINKEY V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 26 specs differ
Createkeebs LuminKey75
LUMINKEY V2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Createkeebs LuminKey75 vs LUMINKEY V2: your questions
The LuminKey75 is wired only and lists QMK and VIA support. The LUMINKEY V2 adds Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless modes, a 4400mAh battery, and a listed 1000 Hz polling rate.
Yes, the LUMINKEY V2 lists Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, as well as wired use. Its listed battery capacity is 4400mAh.
Yes, QMK and VIA support are listed for the Createkeebs LuminKey75. It is a wired-only keyboard with USB-C connectivity.
The vendor description specifies VIAL for the wired PCB. It says the tri-mode PCB uses the Luminkey App instead.
The LUMINKEY V2 is the more gaming-oriented choice based on its listed 1000 Hz polling rate. It also offers wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connection modes.
Yes, both keyboards list hot-swap support. The LuminKey75 vendor description also identifies a 1.6mm hot-swap PCB.
Both keyboards list a polycarbonate plate. The vendor descriptions specify a 1.5mm polycarbonate plate for each.
Both list knob support, and both vendor descriptions describe a scroll wheel. The V2 description calls its wheel horizontal.
The LUMINKEY V2 is the more flexible travel option because it supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connections and lists a 4400mAh battery. The LuminKey75 is wired only.
Both product listings specify no RGB. The LuminKey75 vendor description also describes its backlighting as none.
The LuminKey75 metadata lists plate mount, while its vendor description also describes a gasket mount design. The LUMINKEY V2 metadata lists both gasket mount and plate mount.
The LUMINKEY V2 vendor listing describes a fully built keyboard and includes switches and keycaps. The LuminKey75 vendor description says its prebuilt version includes a switch kit and keycap set, while it also describes a barebones option.
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