Compare Mechboards Ferris Sweep vs Vortex Core Plus Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Mechboards Ferris Sweep and Vortex Core Plus and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2022 Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Made with a Plastic, Metal case Features ABS keycaps	Released in 2025 Available in a 40% layout Compatible with both Mac and Windows Supports VIA configuration Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Made with a Aluminum case
Score	Scores Performance: 44.4 Build Quality: 59.3 Productivity: 47.9 Customizability: 55.7 Portability: 43.8	Scores Performance: 46.1 Build Quality: 70 Productivity: 75.1 Customizability: 60.7 Portability: 86.9
Name	Name Mechboards Ferris Sweep	Name Vortex Core Plus
Release year	Release year 2022	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear
Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size Unknown	Layout Size 40%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style PCB Mount	Mount Style Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic, Metal	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS	Keycaps Material -
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight -	Weight -