Double shell DS102i vs KBParadise V60 Type R
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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
KBParadise V60 Type R
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 25% of 60% boards under $100.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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
KBParadise V60 Type R
Layout size
100%
60%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Low profile
Yes
No
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, Plastic
- Double shell DS102i
- KBParadise V60 Type R
- Performance
- 4675
- Build quality
- 4171
- Productivity
- 5062
- Customizability
- 5089
- Portability
- 4867
Double shell DS102i vs KBParadise V60 Type R specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 19 specs differ
Double shell DS102i
KBParadise V60 Type R
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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