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Createkeebs Thera V2 vs Double shell DoubleShell DS84i

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Createkeebs Thera V2

Build quality in the bottom 50% of 75% boards under $200.

Get the

Double shell DoubleShell DS84i

Knob

Build quality in the bottom 5% of 75% boards under $100.

Rules this board out

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

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 Thera V2

Double shell DoubleShell DS84i

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Low profile

    No

    Yes

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • N-key rollover

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Createkeebs Thera V2
  • Double shell DoubleShell DS84i
Performance
49
62
Build quality
66
40
Productivity
50
58
Customizability
55
59
Portability
60
74

What they share

  • Layout size: 75%
  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Createkeebs Thera V2 vs Double shell DoubleShell DS84i specs

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

7 of 20 specs differ

Createkeebs Thera V2

Double shell DoubleShell DS84i

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

PCB Mount
—

Low profile

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

75%
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
—

Plate material

Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

—
798 g

Dimensions

—
25 x 153 x 314 mm

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2023

Where to buy

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