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Helix lab Aaru vs MK Point65

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Helix lab Aaru

Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards at any price.

Rules this board out

  • No numpad.

Get the

MK Point65

VIA

Build quality in the top 15% of 65% boards under $200.

Rules this board out

  • North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
  • 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.

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

MK Point65

  • Layout size

    80%

    65%

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Brass

    Aluminum

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

  • Plate material

    Aluminum, Brass

    Aluminum

  • Backlight

    RGB

    RGB, north-facing

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Helix lab Aaru
  • MK Point65
Performance
67
64
Build quality
59
83
Productivity
66
59
Customizability
75
79
Portability
60
70

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Helix lab Aaru vs MK Point65 specs

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

7 of 16 specs differ

Helix lab Aaru

MK Point65

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount, Top Mount

Layout

Layout size

80%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Brass
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum, Brass
Aluminum

Typing angle

—
6°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

VIAL

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2024

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