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Createkeebs LuminKey80 II vs Heavy shell Barix87 Pro

Get the Createkeebs LuminKey80 II for qmk and via. Get the Heavy shell Barix87 Pro for sound dampening.

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.

Createkeebs LuminKey80 II

Heavy shell Barix87 Pro

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Display

    LED

    None

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Createkeebs LuminKey80 II
  • Heavy shell Barix87 Pro
Performance
59
53
Build quality
79
54
Productivity
83
68
Customizability
84
58
Portability
88
58

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Createkeebs LuminKey80 II vs Heavy shell Barix87 Pro specs

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

10 of 22 specs differ

Createkeebs LuminKey80 II

Heavy shell Barix87 Pro

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

LED
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

7,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

POM
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Typing angle

8°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2026
2022

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
    $278Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$278Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $285Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$285Visit

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