HHKB Classic Type S vs XVX M61
Get the HHKB Classic Type S for media keys. Get the XVX M61 for hot-swappable.
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HHKB Classic Type S
Media keys
Build quality in the bottom 10% of 60% boards under $300.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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.
HHKB Classic Type S
XVX M61
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
PBT
ABS
Switch options
Silent
Linear, Tactile
Media keys
Yes
No
- HHKB Classic Type S
- XVX M61
- Performance
- 5544
- Build quality
- 4447
- Productivity
- 5759
- Customizability
- 4648
- Portability
- 7286
- Layout size: 60%
- Keycaps: PBT
HHKB Classic Type S vs XVX M61 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 18 specs differ
HHKB Classic Type S
XVX M61
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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