HHKB Studio vs X-Bows X Bows Surfing Split
Get the HHKB Studio for hall effect and media keys.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
HHKB Studio
Hall effect
Build quality in the bottom 20% of 60% boards at any price.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Get the
X-Bows X Bows Surfing Split
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 60% boards under $300.
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 Studio
X-Bows X Bows Surfing Split
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Switch options
Clicky, Linear
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Backlight
Yes, north-facing
RGB
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
Media keys
Yes
No
- HHKB Studio
- X-Bows X Bows Surfing Split
- Performance
- 6262
- Build quality
- 4853
- Productivity
- 6463
- Customizability
- 6462
- Portability
- 8887
- Layout size: 60%
- Hot-swappable
HHKB Studio vs X-Bows X Bows Surfing Split specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 17 specs differ
HHKB Studio
X-Bows X Bows Surfing Split
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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