KEEBD Lily58 Pro vs Mechboards Sofle V2
Choose based on whether you prioritize a simpler kit with fewer included components (Lily58) or a more comprehensive kit with more features out of the box (Sofle V2).
Which one should you get?
Get the
KEEBD Lily58 Pro
- Kit includes SMD diodes and tactile switches for reset buttons.
- Includes specific parts for OLED and controller socketing (headers and sockets).
- Based on a well-documented open-source design by Naoki Katahira.
- Requires the user to source Pro Micro controllers separately.
- The included TRRS cable may be short, according to a customer review.
- Kit does not include keycaps, switches, or controllers.
Get the
Mechboards Sofle V2
USB-C
- Kit includes controllers (RP2040), OLED screens, and a TRRS cable for the wired version.
- Supports per-key RGB and underglow lighting, according to the vendor.
- Includes Mill Max socket pins and controller sockets for hot-swapping components.
- The vendor notes the Choc kit's FR4 plate is modified, which may limit aftermarket plate compatibility.
- Like the Lily58, it does not include switches or keycaps.
- Wireless capability requires purchasing the specific wireless kit variant.
For most buyers, the Mechboards Sofle V2 is the more practical choice as its kit includes critical components like controllers and screens, reducing the need to source parts. Choose the KEEBD Lily58 Pro if you prefer its specific 56-key layout or already have controllers you wish to use. Ultimately, your willingness to manage a parts list versus wanting a more all-in-one kit will guide this decision.
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.
KEEBD Lily58 Pro
Mechboards Sofle V2
Released
2022
2021
USB-C
No
Yes
- KEEBD Lily58 Pro
- Mechboards Sofle V2
- Performance
- 4046
- Build quality
- 5259
- Productivity
- 5658
- Customizability
- 6665
- Portability
- 6367
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Low profile
- Ergonomics: Split
- Case material: Acrylic, Plastic
- Knob
What will you mostly use it for?
The Mechboards Sofle V2 holds a slight edge in more categories due to its extra keys and included features like per-key RGB and rubber feet. It wins for Programming, Office use, Modding, and Content Creation. The kits tie for Gaming and Travel, as both share core wired, split characteristics that present similar trade-offs for those uses. Your preference for a specific key count or lighting will be the deciding factor.
It's a tie
- Both are wired-only, eliminating wireless latency concerns.
- Both use a split, low-profile layout which is non-traditional for gaming.
- Neither kit includes switches or keycaps, leaving performance to user choice.
KEEBD Lily58 Pro vs Mechboards Sofle V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
2 of 15 specs differ
KEEBD Lily58 Pro
Mechboards Sofle V2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
Released
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KEEBD Lily58 Pro vs Mechboards Sofle V2: your questions
The Lily58 Pro is a 56-key (6x4+4) column-staggered split keyboard. The Sofle V2 is a 58-key (6x4+5) column-staggered split keyboard, giving it two additional thumb cluster keys compared to the Lily58.
The Mechboards Sofle V2 wired kit includes RP2040 controllers and OLED screens. The KEEBD Lily58 Pro kit requires you to source Pro Micro controllers separately, though it includes the OLED displays.
No. Both kits require soldering for components like diodes, hot-swap sockets, and headers. They are not solder-free assemblies, though hot-swap sockets allow for easy switch changes after building.
According to its vendor description, the Mechboards Sofle V2 supports per-key RGB and underglow lighting. The KEEBD Lily58 Pro listing does not mention RGB support.
No. Neither the KEEBD Lily58 Pro nor the Mechboards Sofle V2 kit includes mechanical switches or keycaps. You must purchase these separately to complete the build.
Both keyboards use a combination of FR4 for the switch plate and acrylic for the bottom plate. The Sofle V2 vendor specifies a frosted acrylic bottom.
The Mechboards Sofle V2 kit includes encoders and knobs. The KEEBD Lily58 Pro lists encoder support as an optional feature, with EC11 encoders sold separately.
Yes, but only if you purchase the specific 'Wireless' kit variant from Mechboards. This kit includes nRF52840 BLE controllers and batteries. The standard wired kit does not have wireless functionality.
The KEEBD Lily58 Pro uses a PCB mount style. The mounting style for the Mechboards Sofle V2 is not specified in the provided metadata.
Yes. Both the KEEBD Lily58 Pro and the Mechboards Sofle V2 feature hot-swappable PCBs, allowing you to change switches without soldering after the initial build.
Yes, both keyboards list 'Low Profile' as a feature, indicating support for Kailh Choc switches. The Sofle V2 vendor explicitly offers a 'Choc Kit' variant.
The Mechboards Sofle V2 may be slightly better for beginners as its kit includes more components like controllers, reducing initial sourcing complexity. However, both require soldering and careful assembly, so consulting build guides is essential for either.
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