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Mechboards Let's Split vs Vortex POK3R

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Media keys

Vortex POK3R

Vortex New POK3R White Aluminum 60% Blue LED Double Shot PBT Mechanical Keyboard

$35at MK

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Mechboards Let's Split

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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Vortex POK3R

Media keys

Build quality in the top 45% of 60% boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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.

Mechboards Let's Split

Vortex POK3R

  • Ergonomics

    Ortholinear, Split

    Standard

  • Layout standard

    ANSI

    ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak

    ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • Media keys

    No

    Yes

  • N-key rollover

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Mechboards Let's Split
  • Vortex POK3R
Performance
43
68
Build quality
53
62
Productivity
51
62
Customizability
49
60
Portability
41
71
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Full specs

Mechboards Let's Split vs Vortex POK3R specs

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

8 of 16 specs differ

Mechboards Let's Split

Vortex POK3R

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

—
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak

Ergonomics

Ortholinear, Split
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Aluminum, Plastic

Keycaps

—
PBT

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2021
2023

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