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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Dygma Raise 2 vs Pulsar Xboard QS

Get the Pulsar Xboard QS for knob and qmk.

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.

Dygma Raise 2

Pulsar Xboard QS

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Case material

    Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Dygma Raise 2
  • Pulsar Xboard QS
Performance
83
74
Build quality
43
72
Productivity
79
87
Customizability
71
88
Portability
58
60

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Dygma Raise 2 vs Pulsar Xboard QS specs

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

10 of 23 specs differ

Dygma Raise 2

Pulsar Xboard QS

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

—
80%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Battery

4,740 mAh
Wired only

USB passthrough

No
Yes

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,000 g
—

Dimensions

36 x 332 x 202 mm
—

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • DygmaES

    In stock
    $449Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$449Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $290Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$290Visit

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