Focus Lab CTRL87 vs Mechboards Hyper7 R4
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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.
Focus Lab CTRL87
Mechboards Hyper7 R4
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Aluminum
Steel
Mount style
Plate Mount
PCB Mount
Display
LED
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Focus Lab CTRL87
- Mechboards Hyper7 R4
- Performance
- 8172
- Build quality
- 5765
- Productivity
- 5773
- Customizability
- 5267
- Portability
- 5847
Focus Lab CTRL87 vs Mechboards Hyper7 R4 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 22 specs differ
Focus Lab CTRL87
Mechboards Hyper7 R4
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Released
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