Helix lab Aaru vs OF1 60
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Which one should you get?
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Helix lab Aaru
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards at any price.
- No numpad.
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OF1 60
Build quality in the top 40% of 60% boards at any price.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- 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
OF1 60
Layout size
80%
60%
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Display
None
LED
A case display rather than a typing feature
Backlight
RGB
None
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
Released
2022
2026
- Helix lab Aaru
- OF1 60
- Performance
- 6741
- Build quality
- 5969
- Productivity
- 6658
- Customizability
- 7543
- Portability
- 6063
- Case material: Aluminum, Brass
Helix lab Aaru vs OF1 60 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 15 specs differ
Helix lab Aaru
OF1 60
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Weight
Typing angle
Backlight
Released
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