Sensy Supernova SonoShell vs Pulsar Xboard QS
Get the Sensy Supernova SonoShell for hall effect. Get the Pulsar Xboard QS for knob and qmk.
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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.
Sensy Supernova SonoShell
Pulsar Xboard QS
Layout size
60%
80%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Case material
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Aluminum
Knob
No
Yes
QMK
No
Yes
- Sensy Supernova SonoShell
- Pulsar Xboard QS
- Performance
- 5174
- Build quality
- 5972
- Productivity
- 5187
- Customizability
- 5788
- Portability
- 6660
- Hot-swappable
Sensy Supernova SonoShell vs Pulsar Xboard QS specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 23 specs differ
Sensy Supernova SonoShell
Pulsar Xboard QS
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
USB passthrough
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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