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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Nuphy Gem80 vs Mechboards The Corne

Get the Nuphy Gem80 for hot-swappable.

What actually differs

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.

Nuphy Gem80

Mechboards The Corne

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Split

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate

    ABS, Acrylic

  • Switch options

    Mechanical

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Nuphy Gem80
  • Mechboards The Corne
Performance
80
54
Build quality
84
53
Productivity
88
48
Customizability
94
60
Portability
76
80
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Full specs

Nuphy Gem80 vs Mechboards The Corne specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

15 of 25 specs differ

Nuphy Gem80

Mechboards The Corne

Typing & switches

Switch options

Mechanical
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

80%
—

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Split

Display

None
TFT

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

4,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Polycarbonate
ABS, Acrylic

Plate material

Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate, POM
—

Keycaps

ABS, PBT
—

Weight

1,120 g
—

Dimensions

37 x 358 x 141 mm
—

Typing angle

6°
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Nuphy Gem804 stores
  • NuphyUS

    In stock
    $170Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$170Visit
  • ktechsSG

    Out of stock
    $175Visit
  • Input GearDE

    Out of stock
    $229Visit
  • MechboardsUK

    In stock
    $50Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$165Visit

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