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Helix lab Aaru vs Dot Works Layer75

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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.

Helix lab Aaru

Dot Works Layer75

  • Layout size

    80%

    75%

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Brass

    Aluminum

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Helix lab Aaru
  • Dot Works Layer75
Performance
69
51
Build quality
59
87
Productivity
69
73
Customizability
77
89
Portability
60
61

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Helix lab Aaru vs Dot Works Layer75 specs

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

10 of 18 specs differ

Helix lab Aaru

Dot Works Layer75

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Brass
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum, Brass
Aluminum, FR4

Weight

—
2,000 g

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

VIAL

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2024

Where to buy

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  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $799Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$799Visit
  • ClickClackUS

    In stock
    $199Visit
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