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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

NOOIR CP01 vs RAE Aurum

Get the NOOIR CP01 for knob. Get the RAE Aurum for hot-swappable and qmk.

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.

NOOIR CP01

RAE Aurum

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Ergonomics

    Split Spacebar

    Standard

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Weight

    2,500 g

    1,600 g

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • NOOIR CP01
  • RAE Aurum
Performance
63
59
Build quality
67
85
Productivity
85
63
Customizability
83
88
Portability
89
72

What they share

  • Layout size: 60%
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • VIA
See every spec side by side

Full specs

NOOIR CP01 vs RAE Aurum specs

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

13 of 22 specs differ

NOOIR CP01

RAE Aurum

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

60%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
Colemak, Workman

Ergonomics

Split Spacebar
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wireless
—

Battery

4,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

FR4
Aluminum, CarbonFiber

Weight

2,500 g
1,600 g

Dimensions

40 x 334 x 140 mm
—

Typing angle

8°
8°

Backlight

White
None

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

NOOIR CP012 stores
  • ClickClackUS

    In stock
    $499Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$499Visit
RAE Aurum2 stores
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$508Visit
  • DivinikeyUS

    Out of stock
    $508Visit

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