Helix lab Aaru vs HHKB Studio
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Helix lab Aaru
Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards at any price.
- No numpad.
Get the
HHKB Studio
Hall effect
Build quality in the bottom 20% of 60% boards at any price.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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.
Helix lab Aaru
HHKB Studio
Layout size
80%
60%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Plate material
Aluminum, Brass
Aluminum
Backlight
RGB
Yes, north-facing
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Helix lab Aaru
- HHKB Studio
- Performance
- 6763
- Build quality
- 5948
- Productivity
- 6664
- Customizability
- 7564
- Portability
- 6088
- Hot-swappable
Helix lab Aaru vs HHKB Studio specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 17 specs differ
Helix lab Aaru
HHKB Studio
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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