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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Helix lab Aaru vs Ducky Outlaw 65

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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

Ducky Outlaw 65

  • Layout size

    80%

    65%

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Brass

    Aluminum

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

  • Plate material

    Aluminum, Brass

    CarbonFiber

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Helix lab Aaru
  • Ducky Outlaw 65
Performance
69
67
Build quality
59
74
Productivity
69
85
Customizability
77
88
Portability
60
77

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Helix lab Aaru vs Ducky Outlaw 65 specs

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

9 of 16 specs differ

Helix lab Aaru

Ducky Outlaw 65

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

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
CarbonFiber

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $799Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$799Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $254Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$254Visit

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