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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Helix lab Aaru vs Dangkeebs Aella

Get the Helix lab Aaru for hot-swappable. Get the Dangkeebs Aella for qmk and via.

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

Dangkeebs Aella

  • Layout size

    80%

    75%

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Brass

    Aluminum

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Helix lab Aaru
  • Dangkeebs Aella
Performance
69
65
Build quality
59
72
Productivity
69
63
Customizability
77
60
Portability
60
61
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Full specs

Helix lab Aaru vs Dangkeebs Aella specs

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

9 of 16 specs differ

Helix lab Aaru

Dangkeebs Aella

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

—
Top Mount

Layout

Layout size

80%
75%

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

Plate material

Aluminum, Brass
Aluminum, Brass, FR4, Polycarbonate

Weight

—
1,500 g

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $799Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$799Visit
  • DangkeebsUS

    In stock
    $590Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$590Visit

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