Qelec.Studio i101 vs Niz S104 EC
Get the Qelec.Studio i101 for hot-swappable. Get the Niz S104 EC for usb-c.
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![[In Stock] Qelec.Studio i101 Tri-mode Mechanical Keyboard Kit](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1674/0405/files/DSC04088.jpg?v=1736759467&width=3840&quality=75)
Which one should you get?
Get the
Qelec.Studio i101
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 40% of 100% boards under $300.
Get the
Niz S104 EC
USB-C
Build quality in the bottom 5% of 100% boards under $200.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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.
Qelec.Studio i101
Niz S104 EC
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Released
2025
2023
USB-C
No
Yes
- Qelec.Studio i101
- Niz S104 EC
- Performance
- 5440
- Build quality
- 5738
- Productivity
- 5448
- Customizability
- 5840
- Portability
- 6042
- Layout size: 100%
Qelec.Studio i101 vs Niz S104 EC specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
4 of 17 specs differ
Qelec.Studio i101
Niz S104 EC
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
Released
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