Qelec.Studio i101 vs Pulsar Xboard QS
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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
Pulsar Xboard QS
Knob
Build quality in the top 25% of 80% boards under $300.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
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
Pulsar Xboard QS
Layout size
100%
80%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Plate Mount
Knob
No
Yes
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- Qelec.Studio i101
- Pulsar Xboard QS
- Performance
- 5374
- Build quality
- 5872
- Productivity
- 5487
- Customizability
- 5888
- Portability
- 6060
- Hot-swappable
Qelec.Studio i101 vs Pulsar Xboard QS specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 21 specs differ
Qelec.Studio i101
Pulsar Xboard QS
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB passthrough
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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