HP Class 1800 Southpaw vs Royalaxe XL98
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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
Royalaxe XL98
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Ergonomics
Southpaw
Standard
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Plastic
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
- HP Class 1800 Southpaw
- Royalaxe XL98
- Performance
- 4856
- Build quality
- 6657
- Productivity
- 4976
- Customizability
- 5972
- Portability
- 4066
HP Class 1800 Southpaw vs Royalaxe XL98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 21 specs differ
HP Class 1800 Southpaw
Royalaxe XL98
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
Mac & Windows
Released
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