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Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split vs Keychron Lemokey X1

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What actually differs

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 Lemokey X1

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Ergonomics

    Ortholinear, Split

    Standard

  • Case material

    Metal, Plastic

    ABS, Plastic

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split
  • Keychron Lemokey X1
Performance
45
72
Build quality
60
80
Productivity
58
93
Customizability
57
79
Portability
43
57
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Full specs

Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split vs Keychron Lemokey X1 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

13 of 24 specs differ

Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split

Keychron Lemokey X1

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

—
Tray Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

—
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Ortholinear, Split
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Metal, Plastic
ABS, Plastic

Plate material

FR4
Steel

Keycaps

—
ABS

Weight

—
837 g

Dimensions

—
37 x 357 x 129 mm

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

None
Yes, north-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2021
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MechboardsUK

    In stock
    $30Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$30Visit
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $34Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$34Visit

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