HHKB Classic vs Keebwerk Mega
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Which one should you get?
Get the
HHKB Classic
Build quality in the bottom 10% of 60% boards under $300.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
Keebwerk Mega
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 25% of 65% boards under $300.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
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
Keebwerk Mega
Layout size
60%
65%
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Plastic
Aluminum
Mount style
Plate Mount
Top Mount
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- HHKB Classic
- Keebwerk Mega
- Performance
- 5666
- Build quality
- 4478
- Productivity
- 5877
- Customizability
- 4780
- Portability
- 7272
- Connection: Wired
HHKB Classic vs Keebwerk Mega specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 20 specs differ
HHKB Classic
Keebwerk Mega
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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