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keyno Y·8 vs Dascom DAS 320Hot-Swap or VIA

Choose the keyno Y·8 for hot-swappable switches, or the Dascom DAS 320 for its vintage Cherry Black switches and optional VIA-compatible adaptor.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

keyno Y·8

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the bottom 10% of Numpad boards under $300.

If you want

  • Hot-swappable PCB, as listed by Wuque Studio.
  • Pre-built ANSI numpad layout.
  • CNC Raw and black case color options are listed on the vendor page.

Get the

Dascom DAS 320

VIA

Build quality in the bottom 20% of Numpad boards under $300.

If you want

  • Pre-built ANSI numpad with linear switches listed in the metadata.
  • Vendor description identifies Cherry Vintage Black switches and DCS Profile doubleshot keycaps.
  • Optional RJ11-to-USB-C adaptor is listed with VIA compatibility, macros, mouse input, and media input.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

Bottom line

Choose the keyno Y·8 if easy switch swapping is your priority. Choose the Dascom DAS 320 if you want its vintage Cherry Black switches and are prepared to use the optional adaptor for VIA and the listed modern input features. Check the adaptor’s 6KRO and P1 to P4 behavior before relying on those functions.

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.

keyno Y·8

Dascom DAS 320

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

    Switch changes without soldering

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

  • Released

    2026

    2025

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • keyno Y·8
  • Dascom DAS 320
Performance
44
48
Build quality
47
50
Productivity
44
48
Customizability
49
47
Portability
68
63

What they share

  • Layout size: Numpad
See every spec side by side

Best for

What will you mostly use it for?

The keyno Y·8 is the clearer choice for switch changes without soldering. The DAS 320 has more explicitly listed input and remapping features, but those depend on its optional adaptor. For gaming, office use, and travel, the listed details do not establish a decisive overall advantage for either board. Consider the DAS 320’s input limitations if you plan to use its adaptor.

For gaming

It's a tie

  • The DAS 320 is listed with linear switches, specifically Cherry Vintage Black switches in the vendor description.
  • The DAS 320 adaptor is listed as 6KRO and does not support NKRO; its P1 to P4 keys release input immediately when held.
  • The keyno Y·8 is hot-swappable, but no switch type or gaming-specific connection details are listed.

Full specs

keyno Y·8 vs Dascom DAS 320 specs

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

3 of 10 specs differ

keyno Y·8

Dascom DAS 320

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

Numpad
Numpad

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

Build & materials

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2025

Where to buy

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FAQ

keyno Y·8 vs Dascom DAS 320: your questions

Yes. Wuque Studio lists its PCB as hotswap, and the product metadata identifies it as hot-swappable. That makes it the more direct option if you want to change switches without soldering.

No. Its switches are soldered, so replacing them requires soldering. The vendor describes the installed switches as Cherry Vintage Black.

The vendor lists VIA compatibility for the optional RJ11-to-USB-C adaptor, including a DAS320 JSON file for VIA. The adaptor is a separate option in the listing, so confirm whether it is included with the configuration you choose.

The keyno Y·8 listing identifies a hot-swap PCB, but does not list VIA support. If VIA is essential, the DAS 320 adaptor is the option with explicitly listed VIA compatibility.

The vendor describes the DAS 320 as having Cherry Vintage Black switches. The product metadata also classifies its switches as linear.

The vendor listing identifies a Registered Jack (RJ11) 4P4C connector. It also lists an optional RJ11-to-USB-C adaptor for modern hardware and operating-system compatibility.

No. The adaptor listing specifies 6KRO and says it does not support NKRO. It also notes that the P1 to P4 keys release their input immediately even when physically held.

Both are listed as numpad keyboards, with ANSI standard layout and normal ergonomics. Neither is identified as a full-size keyboard in its product details.

The vendor listing says the box includes an RJ coiled cable. The RJ11-to-USB-C adaptor is presented separately as an optional add-on.

The keyno Y·8 is easier for switch replacement because its PCB is hot-swappable. The DAS 320’s switches are soldered, although its optional adaptor adds VIA compatibility and macros.

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