Compare Heavy shell Barix87 Pro vs Realforce hololive GX1 La Darknesss Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2022 Has Linear, Clicky switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Built with the ANSI layout standard Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Made with a Aluminum case	Released in 2025 Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard Features N-key rollover Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Made with a Steel case
Score	Scores Performance: 53.9 Build Quality: 54.4 Productivity: 68.2 Customizability: 58.1 Portability: 58	Scores Performance: 75.1 Build Quality: 49.8 Productivity: 51.4 Customizability: 47.9 Portability: 52.4
Name	Name Heavy shell Barix87 Pro	Name Realforce hololive GX1 La Darknesss
Release year	Release year 2022	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Clicky	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 80%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO
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 Wired, Wired only
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 Gasket Mount	Mount Style Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Steel
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight -	Weight -