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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 11, 2026

Helix lab Aaru vs XVX MU68 FujiWave

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Helix lab Aaru

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

Rules this board out

  • No numpad.

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XVX MU68 FujiWave

QMK

Build quality in the top 20% of 65% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • 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

XVX MU68 FujiWave

  • Layout size

    80%

    65%

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Brass

    Wood

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

    The deep option when you want to remap every key

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Helix lab Aaru
  • XVX MU68 FujiWave
Performance
67
49
Build quality
59
79
Productivity
66
73
Customizability
75
81
Portability
60
89

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Helix lab Aaru vs XVX MU68 FujiWave specs

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

8 of 19 specs differ

Helix lab Aaru

XVX MU68 FujiWave

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

80%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

Wired only
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Brass
Wood

Plate material

Aluminum, Brass
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Dimensions

—
31 x 326 x 122 mm

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2025

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