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Createkeebs LuminKey80 vs Pulsar PCMK V2 HE

Get the Createkeebs LuminKey80 for qmk. Get the Pulsar PCMK V2 HE for hall effect and rapid trigger.

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

Pulsar PCMK V2 HE

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    No

    Yes

  • Rapid trigger

    No

    Yes

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Aluminum, Plastic

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Createkeebs LuminKey80
  • Pulsar PCMK V2 HE
Performance
54
98
Build quality
76
63
Productivity
82
76
Customizability
83
61
Portability
76
61

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Plate Mount
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Createkeebs LuminKey80 vs Pulsar PCMK V2 HE specs

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

13 of 25 specs differ

Createkeebs LuminKey80

Pulsar PCMK V2 HE

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Magnetic

Hall effect (magnetic)

No
Yes

Rapid trigger

No
Yes

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

—
8,000 Hz

Battery

4,400 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum, Plastic

Plate material

Polycarbonate
Aluminum

Keycaps

—
PBT

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2025

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
    $184Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$184Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $135Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$135Visit

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