Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split vs Zerodate K61
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Zerodate K61
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 20% of 60% boards under $50.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
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.
Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split
Zerodate K61
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Ergonomics
Ortholinear, Split
Standard
Case material
Metal, Plastic
ABS
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split
- Zerodate K61
- Performance
- 4584
- Build quality
- 5974
- Productivity
- 5766
- Customizability
- 5686
- Portability
- 4366
- Hot-swappable
Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split vs Zerodate K61 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 18 specs differ
Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split
Zerodate K61
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Released
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