Dot Works Layer75 vs Qelec.Studio i101
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Dot Works Layer75
QMK
Build quality in the top 10% of 75% boards under $200.
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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.
Dot Works Layer75
Qelec.Studio i101
Layout size
75%
100%
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Sound dampening
Yes
No
VIAL
Yes
No
GUI remapping on boards that do not ship VIA
- Dot Works Layer75
- Qelec.Studio i101
- Performance
- 5154
- Build quality
- 8757
- Productivity
- 7354
- Customizability
- 8958
- Portability
- 6060
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
Dot Works Layer75 vs Qelec.Studio i101 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 19 specs differ
Dot Works Layer75
Qelec.Studio i101
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
Case material
Plate material
Weight
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
VIAL
Released
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