Mechboards Ferris Sweep vs IQUNIX Magi96
Get the Mechboards Ferris Sweep for hot-swappable. Get the IQUNIX Magi96 for knob.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Mechboards Ferris Sweep
Hot-swappable
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
IQUNIX Magi96
Knob
Build quality in the top 35% of 96% boards under $200.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
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.
Mechboards Ferris Sweep
IQUNIX Magi96
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Metal, Plastic
Aluminum
Mount style
PCB Mount
Tray Mount
Knob
No
Yes
- Mechboards Ferris Sweep
- IQUNIX Magi96
- Performance
- 4468
- Build quality
- 5872
- Productivity
- 4884
- Customizability
- 5574
- Portability
- 4450
- Low profile
Mechboards Ferris Sweep vs IQUNIX Magi96 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 21 specs differ
Mechboards Ferris Sweep
IQUNIX Magi96
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Mechboards Ferris Sweep
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
IQUNIX Magi96
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO-DE.
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