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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Helix lab Aaru vs OF1 OF Studio

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

OF1 OF Studio

  • Layout size

    80%

    60%

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Brass

    Aluminum, Brass, Steel

  • Plate material

    Aluminum, Brass

    Aluminum

  • Backlight

    RGB

    None

  • Released

    2022

    2026

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Helix lab Aaru
  • OF1 OF Studio
Performance
69
44
Build quality
59
83
Productivity
69
45
Customizability
77
59
Portability
60
69

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Helix lab Aaru vs OF1 OF Studio specs

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

6 of 14 specs differ

Helix lab Aaru

OF1 OF Studio

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Top Mount

Layout

Layout size

80%
60%

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, Brass, Steel

Plate material

Aluminum, Brass
Aluminum

Weight

—
2,550 g

Typing angle

—
8°

Backlight

RGB
None

Extras

Released

2022
2026

Where to buy

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  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $799Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$799Visit
  • ktechsSG

    In stock
    $442Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$442Visit

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