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HHKB Classic vs Meletrix Zoom64 Glacier Startrail

Get the Meletrix Zoom64 Glacier Startrail for hall effect and hot-swappable.

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.

HHKB Classic

Meletrix Zoom64 Glacier Startrail

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    No

    Yes

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Split Backspace

  • Case material

    Plastic

    Acrylic, Aluminum

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • HHKB Classic
  • Meletrix Zoom64 Glacier Startrail
Performance
56
83
Build quality
45
71
Productivity
58
85
Customizability
47
80
Portability
73
88

What they share

  • Layout size: 60%
See every spec side by side

Full specs

HHKB Classic vs Meletrix Zoom64 Glacier Startrail specs

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

13 of 25 specs differ

HHKB Classic

Meletrix Zoom64 Glacier Startrail

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Magnetic

Hall effect (magnetic)

No
Yes

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
—

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

60%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Split Backspace

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
Acrylic, Aluminum

Plate material

Plastic
Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate, POM

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

—
2,400 g

Dimensions

—
36 x 297 x 122 mm

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

None
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

HHKB Classic2 stores
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $204Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$204Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$199Visit
  • MeletrixCN

    Out of stock
    $199Visit

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