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Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split vs Ktechs Rainy75

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Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split

Hot-swappable

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Ktechs Rainy75

Build quality in the bottom 30% of 75% boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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

Ktechs Rainy75

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Ergonomics

    Ortholinear, Split

    Standard

  • Display

    None

    LED

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Plate material

    FR4

    FR4, Plastic, Polycarbonate

  • Released

    2021

    2024

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split
  • Ktechs Rainy75
Performance
45
47
Build quality
59
65
Productivity
57
46
Customizability
56
43
Portability
43
74
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Full specs

Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split vs Ktechs Rainy75 specs

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

5 of 13 specs differ

Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split

Ktechs Rainy75

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

—
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
—

Ergonomics

Ortholinear, Split
Standard

Display

None
LED

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wireless

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

—
3,500 mAh

Build & materials

Case material

Metal, Plastic
—

Plate material

FR4
FR4, Plastic, Polycarbonate

Backlight

None
None

Extras

Released

2021
2024

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