Ticktype Evo80 vs Qwertykeys Neo80CURGB or Copper
Choose the Evo80 for a ready-to-use board with per-key RGB and a larger battery, or the Neo80CU for a customizable copper-or-brass kit with three mounting choices.
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5.0 (290)5.0 · 290 reviews
from$199at MonacoKeys
5.0 (8)5.0 · 8 reviews
from$260at MonacoKeys
Which one should you get?
Get the
Ticktype Evo80
Battery
Build quality in the top 25% of 80% boards under $200.
- Pre-built 80% layout with linear switches listed in the vendor description.
- Per-key RGB and QMK/VIA support.
- 8000mAh battery and Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Qwertykeys Neo80CU
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $300.
- Aluminum top case with a copper or brass bottom case and weight, depending on selection.
- Hot-swap PCB and VIA support.
- Three mounting options: Poron gasket, silicone gasket, and top mount.
- Missing ISO-DE. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Pick the Ticktype Evo80 if you want a pre-built board with per-key RGB, QMK support, and the larger listed battery, but note that its switches are soldered. Choose the Qwertykeys Neo80CU if you want hot-swap switches, multiple mounting choices, and a copper-or-brass case, and are comfortable sourcing switches and keycaps separately.
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.
Ticktype Evo80
Qwertykeys Neo80CU
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Battery
8,000 mAh
2,200 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE
ANSI, ISO
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
Plate material
FR4, Plastic, POM
Aluminum, CarbonFiber, Plastic
- Ticktype Evo80
- Qwertykeys Neo80CU
- Performance
- 7567
- Build quality
- 7289
- Productivity
- 7673
- Customizability
- 6167
- Portability
- 8475
- Layout size: 80%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Evo80 has the edge for buyers who want a ready-to-use board, per-key lighting, and a larger battery. Its listed linear switches and QMK support also make it a straightforward fit for gaming and programming without assembly. The Neo80CU is the more hands-on choice, with hot-swap sockets and multiple mounting styles to explore. Its heavy copper-or-brass build is aimed at a stationary setup rather than frequent travel.
Pick the Ticktype Evo80
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-Key Rollover.
- The Evo80 includes linear switches, while the Neo80CU is a barebone kit without switches.
- The Evo80 adds per-key RGB lighting.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Ticktype Evo80
290 owner reviews
“This keyboard offers excellent quality, with a satisfying key sound and premium-feeling keycaps. Love that i could get it as an ISO-SE, swedish layout with åäö.”
“Right from the get-go the Evo80 comes packaged in a very premium way that is miles ahead of anything large companies like Steelseries, Razer and other big companies do setting itself apart from anything else. And once you start using the board after just…”
Qwertykeys Neo80CU
8 owner reviews
“Looks and feels amazing. Really heavy. Typing is fun again! (I'm using t with Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0s)”
Ticktype Evo80 vs Qwertykeys Neo80CU specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 23 specs differ
Ticktype Evo80
Qwertykeys Neo80CU
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Ticktype Evo80
MonacoKeys
ISO-DE
In stockDoes not ship to you
Qwertykeys Neo80CU
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
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Ticktype Evo80 vs Qwertykeys Neo80CU: your questions
Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-Key Rollover. The Evo80 includes linear switches and per-key RGB, while the Neo80CU is a barebone kit that needs switches and keycaps.
The Evo80 compatibility rule says its switches are soldered, so swapping them requires soldering. A vendor description mentions hot-swap, but the compatibility rule identifies the Evo80 switches as soldered.
Yes, its PCB is listed as hot-swap capable, so switches can be inserted without soldering. The Neo80CU is a barebone kit, and switches are sold separately.
No, the Neo80CU is described as a barebone kit and does not include switches or keycaps. Its included components include a PCB, plate, stabilizers, and acoustic materials.
The Ticktype Evo80 has per-key RGB lighting. The Neo80CU has Star-Ring accent lighting and does not have per-key RGB.
The Evo80 lists an 8000mAh battery. The Neo80CU lists two 2200mAh batteries for the tri-mode PCB configuration.
Yes, Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz are available with the Neo80CU's tri-mode PCB option. Its connectivity depends on the PCB selected.
The Evo80 metadata lists support for both QMK and VIA. The Neo80CU lists VIA compatibility.
The Evo80 is the more travel-oriented choice based on its 8000mAh battery and vendor-listed transport bag. The Neo80CU weighs about 4.5 kg, so it is better suited to a stationary desk.
No, the Neo80CU compatibility rule specifies that ISO-DE is not available. The Ticktype Evo80 is listed in ANSI, ISO, and ISO-DE layouts.
The Neo80CU supports Poron-gasket, silicone-gasket, and top-mount configurations. The Ticktype Evo80 is listed as a gasket-mount board.
The Ticktype Evo80 is listed as pre-built, and its vendor description says it comes fully assembled. The Neo80CU is a kit that requires separately purchased switches and keycaps.
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