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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Createkeebs Thera V2 vs Velocifire Manta

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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

Velocifire Manta

  • Layout size

    75%

    40%

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Mount style

    PCB Mount

    Sandwich Mount

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Createkeebs Thera V2
  • Velocifire Manta
Performance
49
53
Build quality
66
78
Productivity
50
71
Customizability
55
81
Portability
61
82

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • 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

Velocifire Manta

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Createkeebs Thera V2 vs Velocifire Manta specs

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

9 of 17 specs differ

Createkeebs Thera V2

Velocifire Manta

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

PCB Mount
Sandwich Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

75%
40%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Battery

Wired only
280 mAh

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Polycarbonate
FR4

Typing angle

7°
5°

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

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
  • VelocifireCN

    In stock
    $209Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$209Visit

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