Compare Desktop Tribe Balance 103 vs Niz S104 EC Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Desktop Tribe Balance 103 and Niz S104 EC and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2025 Has Linear, Magnetic switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Compatible with both Mac and Windows Utilizes Hall effect sensors Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 5800 mAh battery Weighs about 1800 g Sized at 20 x 396 x 138 mm Made with a Aluminum case	Released in 2023 Connects via USB-C Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 1160 g Sized at 25 x 136 x 446 mm Made with a Plastic case Features PBT keycaps
Score	Scores Performance: 75 Build Quality: 84 Productivity: 81.8 Customizability: 87.4 Portability: 63.2	Scores Performance: 39.8 Build Quality: 37.7 Productivity: 48.4 Customizability: 40.3 Portability: 41.9
Name	Name Desktop Tribe Balance 103	Name Niz S104 EC
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Magnetic	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wireless	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 5800 mAh	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 20 x 396 x 138 mm	Dimensions 25 x 136 x 446 mm
Weight	Weight 1800g	Weight 1160g