Double shell DS102i vs Mechboards Ferris Sweep
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Double shell DS102i
Build quality in the bottom 5% of 100% boards under $150.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
Get the
Mechboards Ferris Sweep
Hot-swappable
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
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.
Double shell DS102i
Mechboards Ferris Sweep
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
Metal, Plastic
Switch options
Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Keycaps
PBT
ABS
- Double shell DS102i
- Mechboards Ferris Sweep
- Performance
- 4644
- Build quality
- 4158
- Productivity
- 5048
- Customizability
- 5055
- Portability
- 4844
- Low profile
Double shell DS102i vs Mechboards Ferris Sweep specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 16 specs differ
Double shell DS102i
Mechboards Ferris Sweep
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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