Mechboards Ferris Sweep vs Vortex Core Plus
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Mechboards Ferris Sweep
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
Get the
Vortex Core Plus
VIA
Build quality in the top 50% of 40% boards under $150.
- 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
Vortex Core Plus
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Metal, Plastic
Aluminum
Mount style
PCB Mount
Plate Mount
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Sound dampening
No
Yes
- Mechboards Ferris Sweep
- Vortex Core Plus
- Performance
- 4446
- Build quality
- 5869
- Productivity
- 4875
- Customizability
- 5560
- Portability
- 4487
- Hot-swappable
- Low profile
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Plate material: FR4
Mechboards Ferris Sweep vs Vortex Core Plus specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 19 specs differ
Mechboards Ferris Sweep
Vortex Core Plus
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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