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IDOBAO ID96 Solder Mechanical Keyboard Kit
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  • Released in 2024
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Uses a Top Mount mounting style
  • Weighs about 720 g
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers No RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic, ANSI layout standard
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 GHz connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1090 g
  • Sized at 41 x 377 x 126 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, Aluminum, Wood, ABS case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 38.9
  • Build Quality: 64.4
  • Productivity: 54.7
  • Customizability: 58.6
  • Portability: 40.5
Scores
  • Performance: 92.4
  • Build Quality: 87.2
  • Productivity: 94.2
  • Customizability: 89.8
  • Portability: 56.3
Name
IDOBAO ID96
Name
Keychron K4 HE
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 GHz
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Top Mount
Mount Style
Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Plastic, Aluminum, Wood, ABS
Keycaps Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
41 x 377 x 126 mm
Weight
720g
Weight
1090g
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