HP Class 1800 Southpaw vs Qwertykeys QK100 V2
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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
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Ergonomics
Southpaw
Standard
Display
None
Yes
Weight
4,200 g
1,600 g
- HP Class 1800 Southpaw
- Qwertykeys QK100 V2
- Performance
- 4867
- Build quality
- 6663
- Productivity
- 4968
- Customizability
- 5972
- Portability
- 4062
- Case material: Aluminum
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
HP Class 1800 Southpaw
No owner reviews collected yet.
Qwertykeys QK100 V2
2 owner reviews
“This was my first splurge on a keeb, and I worried whether it would be worth the price. It is worth EVERY penny! The craftsmanship, the detail, the quality, and the features all exceeded my expectations. I especially love that it seems to have been designed…”
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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