Compare HHKB Classic Type S vs Zer Studio Waves Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2025 Has Silent switch options Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Connects via USB-C Features N-key rollover Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Made with a PBT case Features PBT keycaps	Released in 2024 Supports hot-swappable switches Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Weighs about 1500 g Made with a Aluminum, Steel case
Score	Scores Performance: 56.7 Build Quality: 44.6 Productivity: 57.6 Customizability: 47.1 Portability: 72.4	Scores Performance: 43.3 Build Quality: 71.3 Productivity: 43.3 Customizability: 59.8 Portability: 68.4
Name	Name HHKB Classic Type S	Name Zer Studio Waves
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Silent	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 60%	Layout Size 60%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Plate Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material PBT	Case Material Aluminum, Steel
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material -
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight -	Weight 1500g