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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Createkeebs Thera V2 vs HP Class 1800 Southpaw

Get the Createkeebs Thera V2 for hot-swappable. Get the HP Class 1800 Southpaw for qmk.

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

HP Class 1800 Southpaw

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Southpaw

  • Mount style

    PCB Mount

    Top Mount

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

  • Released

    2022

    2025

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Createkeebs Thera V2
  • HP Class 1800 Southpaw
Performance
49
48
Build quality
66
66
Productivity
50
49
Customizability
55
59
Portability
61
40

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
  • Case material: Aluminum
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Createkeebs Thera V2

2.0

6 owner reviews

Critique
“Had the keyboard since August. Dealt with the same issue as another reviewer of keys double registering but dealt with it. PCB died today. 3 stars because everything else was fantastic.”
BillyVerified buyer· via Divinikey

HP Class 1800 Southpaw

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Createkeebs Thera V2 vs HP Class 1800 Southpaw specs

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

5 of 14 specs differ

Createkeebs Thera V2

HP Class 1800 Southpaw

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

PCB Mount
Top Mount

Layout

Layout size

75%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Southpaw

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Polycarbonate
—

Weight

—
4,200 g

Typing angle

7°
7°

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • DivinikeyUS

    In stock
    $179Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$179Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$350Visit
  • MMkeyboardUS

    Out of stock
    $350Visit

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