Evoworks Evo80 vs Nuphy Gem80Heavyweight Battery vs Modularity

The Evoworks Evo80 has a significantly larger battery. It uses two 4000mAh batteries for a total of 8000mAh. The Nuphy Gem80 has a single 4000mAh battery, giving the Evo80 a substantial advantage in wireless runtime.

Yes, both keyboards are programmable. The Evo80 supports VIA. The Nuphy Gem80 supports both QMK and VIA, offering more advanced firmware customization options for users familiar with QMK.

Typically, no. According to Nuphy's product page, the Gem80 is sold primarily as a barebones kit. This means the keyboard kit includes the PCB, case, stabilizers, and sound mods, but you must purchase switches and keycaps separately.

The Evo80 comes as a complete package. The vendor listing states it includes the CNC aluminum case, hotswap PCB, switches with spares, a set of dye-sub PBT keycaps, an acoustic foam package, stabilizers, two 4000mAh batteries, a carrying case, a USB-C cable, a 2.4GHz dongle, and a Mac add-on kit.

The omni-mount is a system that allows you to change the keyboard's mounting style. According to Nuphy, you can configure the Gem80 for top mount, gasket mount, or bottom mount feel and sound by using the included complementary gasket and mount kit.

The Evoworks Evo80 is much heavier. It weighs 1870 grams (over 4 pounds), while the Nuphy Gem80 weighs 1120 grams. The Evo80's weight comes from its dual-battery setup and all-aluminum and copper case construction.

Yes, both the Evoworks Evo80 and Nuphy Gem80 feature south-facing RGB LEDs. This switch orientation prevents interference with Cherry-profile keycaps and is used by the Gem80 to illuminate its special homing bars.

The Evoworks Evo80 case is made from CNC aluminum. The vendor description also lists copper as a case material, suggesting it may be used for weight or accents in the construction.

The Gem80 includes multiple sound modification layers. Nuphy's description mentions six sound mods, including three Poron hollow sound absorbers, an IXPE dampener, a transparent elastomer, and a silicone sheet with an anechoic pattern for sound purification.

Yes. The Evo80's specifications list Mac support, and the included package contains a Mac add-on kit. The vendor page also confirms Mac compatibility alongside Windows and Linux.

Both keyboards offer a 1000Hz polling rate in their 2.4GHz wireless mode, according to their respective vendor pages. The Nuphy Gem80's specifications also note a 125Hz polling rate for its Bluetooth 5.0 connection.

Both support plate changes, but the process and options differ. The Evo80 offers a choice between FR4 and Polypropylene plates with its kit. The Gem80 uses a default FR4 plate, but Nuphy sells separate PC, POM, and aluminum alloy plates, emphasizing its modular design.