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.
Heavy shell Barix87 Pro
Helix lab Aaru
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Brass
Sound dampening
Yes
No
- Heavy shell Barix87 Pro
- Helix lab Aaru
- Performance
- 5368
- Build quality
- 5459
- Productivity
- 6868
- Customizability
- 5877
- Portability
- 5860
- Layout size: 80%
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
Heavy shell Barix87 Pro vs Helix lab Aaru specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
2 of 15 specs differ
Heavy shell Barix87 Pro
Helix lab Aaru
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
Released
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