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Double shell DS102i vs Tars Work Tars T1

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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.

Double shell DS102i

Tars Work Tars T1

  • Layout size

    100%

    75%

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Low profile

    Yes

    No

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Linear

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Double shell DS102i
  • Tars Work Tars T1
Performance
46
80
Build quality
42
72
Productivity
51
63
Customizability
50
79
Portability
48
73

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Double shell DS102i vs Tars Work Tars T1 specs

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

10 of 19 specs differ

Double shell DS102i

Tars Work Tars T1

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Linear

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Low profile

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

100%
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

—
2,045 g

Dimensions

—
36 x 356 x 137 mm

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2023
2026

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