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Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split vs Redragon K708

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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

Redragon K708

  • Ergonomics

    Ortholinear, Split

    Standard

  • Case material

    Metal, Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Display

    None

    TFT

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split
  • Redragon K708
Performance
45
81
Build quality
59
80
Productivity
57
88
Customizability
56
79
Portability
43
81

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split vs Redragon K708 specs

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

10 of 20 specs differ

Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split

Redragon K708

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

—
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Ortholinear, Split
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
TFT

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Metal, Plastic
Aluminum

Plate material

FR4
—

Keycaps

—
ABS, PBT

Weight

—
850 g

Dimensions

—
43 x 335 x 140 mm

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2021
2024

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