Double shell DS102i vs Keychron K1 Ultra
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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
Keychron K1 Ultra
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 25% of 80% boards under $150.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No 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
Keychron K1 Ultra
Layout size
100%
80%
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, Aluminum, Metal, Wood
Switch options
Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Knob
No
Yes
- Double shell DS102i
- Keychron K1 Ultra
- Performance
- 4689
- Build quality
- 4169
- Productivity
- 5084
- Customizability
- 5074
- Portability
- 4877
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Low profile
- Keycaps: PBT
Double shell DS102i vs Keychron K1 Ultra specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 24 specs differ
Double shell DS102i
Keychron K1 Ultra
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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