Gamakay TK75HE V2 vs Jamesdonkey James Donkey A3 HE
Choose the Gamakay TK75HE V2 for wireless use, ISO options, and 8000 Hz polling, or the Jamesdonkey A3 HE for an aluminum case and screw-in stabilizers.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Gamakay TK75HE V2
polling rate
Build quality in the bottom 50% of 75% boards under $100.
- 8000 Hz polling rate and Rapid Trigger are listed for the TK75HE V2.
- Wired and wireless connectivity, plus a 4000mAh battery.
- 75% layout options include ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, and ANSI.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
Get the
Jamesdonkey James Donkey A3 HE
Build quality in the bottom 25% of 75% boards under $100.
- Aluminum case with PBT keycaps.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, and hot-swap support.
- Screw-in stabilizers and a multi-function knob.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Choose the Gamakay TK75HE V2 if you want wireless connectivity, ISO layout choices, a TFT screen, or its listed 8000 Hz polling rate. Choose the Jamesdonkey A3 HE if an aluminum case and screw-in stabilizers matter more, and a wired-only ANSI keyboard suits your setup. Both require magnetic switches rather than standard MX switches.
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.
Gamakay TK75HE V2
Jamesdonkey James Donkey A3 HE
Connection
Wired, Wireless
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Display
TFT
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
840 g
900 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Gamakay TK75HE V2
- Jamesdonkey James Donkey A3 HE
- Performance
- 9986
- Build quality
- 6353
- Productivity
- 8384
- Customizability
- 7374
- Portability
- 7966
- Layout size: 75%
- Hall effect (magnetic)
- Rapid trigger
- Hot-swappable
- Switch options: Magnetic
- Knob
What will you mostly use it for?
The Gamakay takes the gaming, office, travel, and content creation picks, primarily through its higher listed polling rate, wireless connectivity, lighter weight, and TFT screen. The Jamesdonkey is the programming pick for buyers who value its screw-in stabilizers and described internal filling. Modding is a tie: both are hot-swappable magnetic keyboards, with distinct customization details in their vendor descriptions. Both products list Mac/Windows support, but only the Gamakay lists ISO layouts.
Pick the Gamakay TK75HE V2
- The TK75HE V2 lists 8000 Hz polling, compared with 1000 Hz for the A3 HE.
- Both keyboards list Hall Effect switches and Rapid Trigger.
- The Gamakay also includes a TFT screen and N-Key Rollover.
Gamakay TK75HE V2 vs Jamesdonkey James Donkey A3 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 26 specs differ
Gamakay TK75HE V2
Jamesdonkey James Donkey A3 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Gamakay TK75HE V2
GamaKay
ISO-DE, ISO-UK
In stockShips to you
Jamesdonkey James Donkey A3 HE
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Gamakay TK75HE V2 vs Jamesdonkey James Donkey A3 HE: your questions
The Gamakay TK75HE V2 lists an 8000 Hz polling rate. The Jamesdonkey A3 HE lists 1000 Hz.
Yes, its specifications list both wired and wireless connectivity. The product also has a 4000mAh battery.
The Jamesdonkey A3 HE is listed as wired only. Its vendor description mentions wireless modes, but the product specifications identify its connectivity as wired, so check the listing for the exact version before purchasing.
Yes, the specifications list ISO, ISO-DE, and ISO-UK, as well as ANSI. Gamakay’s product description also identifies German and UK layout options.
The listed Jamesdonkey A3 HE layout is ANSI, and its compatibility rules specify that ISO variants are not offered. Choose the Gamakay if you need a listed ISO-DE or ISO-UK layout.
No. Both keyboards are specified for magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit.
Both keyboards list hot-swap support for magnetic switches. Gamakay’s vendor description says the TK75HE V2 works with most magnetic switches, but standard MX switches are incompatible.
Yes, its specifications list a TFT screen. The Jamesdonkey A3 HE is listed without a screen.
The Jamesdonkey A3 HE lists an aluminum case. The Gamakay TK75HE V2 lists an ABS case and an aluminum plate, so its aluminum component is the plate rather than the case.
The Gamakay TK75HE V2 is listed at 840 g, while the Jamesdonkey A3 HE is listed at 900 g. Both are 75% keyboards.
Yes, Rapid Trigger is listed as an extra feature for both the TK75HE V2 and A3 HE. Both also list Hall Effect magnetic switches.
The Jamesdonkey A3 HE lists screw-in stabilizers, and its vendor description also mentions finely adjusted satellite stabilizers. Screw-in stabilizers are not listed for the Gamakay TK75HE V2.
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