Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split vs Keychron B31
Get the Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split for hot-swappable. Get the Keychron B31 for media keys and n-key rollover.
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Keychron B31
Media keys
Build quality in the bottom 20% of 75% boards under $50.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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
Keychron B31
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Ergonomics
Ortholinear, Split
Standard
Case material
Metal, Plastic
ABS, Plastic
Media keys
No
Yes
N-key rollover
No
Yes
- Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split
- Keychron B31
- Performance
- 4559
- Build quality
- 5952
- Productivity
- 5769
- Customizability
- 5647
- Portability
- 4379
Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split vs Keychron B31 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 22 specs differ
Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split
Keychron B31
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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