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Helix lab Aaru vs Gray Studio Space80

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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

Gray Studio Space80

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Brass

    Aluminum

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

    The deep option when you want to remap every key

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

  • Plate material

    Aluminum, Brass

    Aluminum, CarbonFiber, FR4, Polycarbonate

  • Backlight

    RGB

    None

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Helix lab Aaru
  • Gray Studio Space80
Performance
67
53
Build quality
59
81
Productivity
66
71
Customizability
75
77
Portability
60
51

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Helix lab Aaru vs Gray Studio Space80 specs

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

8 of 17 specs differ

Helix lab Aaru

Gray Studio Space80

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

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, CarbonFiber, FR4, Polycarbonate

Dimensions

—
25 x 369 mm

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIAL

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2026

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