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Createkeebs Thera V2 vs HHKB Classic Type S

Get the Createkeebs Thera V2 for hot-swappable. Get the HHKB Classic Type S for media keys.

Createkeebs Thera75 V2 Keyboard

Hot-swappable

Createkeebs Thera V2

2.0 · 6 reviews

from$179at Divinikey

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HHKB Classic Type-S Topre Silent 45g 60% PBT Mechanical Keyboard

Media keys

HHKB Classic Type S

from$234at MK

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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

HHKB Classic Type S

  • Layout size

    75%

    60%

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    PBT

  • Mount style

    PCB Mount

    Plate Mount

  • Media keys

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Createkeebs Thera V2
  • HHKB Classic Type S
Performance
49
56
Build quality
66
44
Productivity
50
57
Customizability
55
46
Portability
61
72

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
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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

HHKB Classic Type S

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Createkeebs Thera V2 vs HHKB Classic Type S specs

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

9 of 18 specs differ

Createkeebs Thera V2

HHKB Classic Type S

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Silent

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

PCB Mount
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

75%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
PBT

Plate material

Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

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
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $234Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$234Visit

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