HP Class 1800 Southpaw vs Qwertykeys QK100 V2
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Which one should you get?
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HP Class 1800 Southpaw
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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Qwertykeys QK100 V2
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 98% boards under $300.
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.
HP Class 1800 Southpaw
Qwertykeys QK100 V2
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Ergonomics
Southpaw
Standard
Display
None
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
4,200 g
1,600 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- HP Class 1800 Southpaw
- Qwertykeys QK100 V2
- Performance
- 4968
- Build quality
- 6662
- Productivity
- 4968
- Customizability
- 5973
- Portability
- 4162
- Case material: Aluminum
HP Class 1800 Southpaw vs Qwertykeys QK100 V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 20 specs differ
HP Class 1800 Southpaw
Qwertykeys QK100 V2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
Released
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