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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 13, 2026

Vida Do.25 vs Helix lab Aaru

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Vida Do.25

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Helix lab Aaru

Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards at any price.

Rules this board out

  • No numpad.

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.

Vida Do.25

Helix lab Aaru

  • Layout size

    70%

    80%

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Aluminum, Brass

  • Display

    LED

    None

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Plate material

    Aluminum, CarbonFiber, Plastic

    Aluminum, Brass

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Vida Do.25
  • Helix lab Aaru
Performance
43
67
Build quality
65
59
Productivity
42
66
Customizability
64
75
Portability
60
60

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Vida Do.25 vs Helix lab Aaru specs

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

7 of 14 specs differ

Vida Do.25

Helix lab Aaru

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Top Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

70%
80%

Layout standard

—
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

LED
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum, Brass

Plate material

Aluminum, CarbonFiber, Plastic
Aluminum, Brass

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Extras

Released

2026
2022

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