Zuoya LMK81 vs WOBKEY Rainy75
Choose the Zuoya LMK81 for a barebones build with a volume knob, or the WOBKEY Rainy75 for a pre-built board with switches and keycaps.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Zuoya LMK81
Knob
Build quality in the top 10% of 75% boards under $150.
- Barebones kit leaves switch and keycap selection to the builder.
- Supports hot-swapping, QMK, and VIA.
- Aluminum case, gasket mount, and a volume knob.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
WOBKEY Rainy75
Sound dampening
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- Pre-built with HMX Violet linear switches and double-shot PBT keycaps.
- Lists ANSI, ISO, and ISO-DE layout options.
- Includes poron, EPMD, PET foam, and PET insulation sheet for sound absorption.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Pick the LMK81 if you want a barebones starting point, a volume knob, and the freedom to choose your own switches and keycaps. Choose the Rainy75 if you prefer a pre-built keyboard with included linear switches and PBT keycaps, or need its listed ISO layout options. Both support QMK, VIA, hot-swapping, and three connection modes.
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.
Zuoya LMK81
WOBKEY Rainy75
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Sound dampening
No
Yes
Layout standard
ANSI
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
Screw-in stabilizers
No
Yes
Easier to tune than the plate-mount stabs you get prebuilt
- Zuoya LMK81
- WOBKEY Rainy75
- Performance
- 7370
- Build quality
- 8490
- Productivity
- 8794
- Customizability
- 9494
- Portability
- 8181
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- QMK
- VIA
What will you mostly use it for?
The Rainy75 has an edge for office and programming buyers who want listed ISO options and a ready-to-use setup. The LMK81 better fits buyers planning a custom build or wanting a volume knob and audio-synced RGB. Gaming is close on the listed features, with anti-ghosting called out for the LMK81 and linear switches included with the Rainy75. Both offer wireless and wired connections, so neither has a clear travel advantage from the listed details.
It's a tie
- Both keyboards offer Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
- The LMK81 vendor listing specifies anti-ghosting, while the Rainy75 comes with HMX Violet linear switches.
Zuoya LMK81 vs WOBKEY Rainy75 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 23 specs differ
Zuoya LMK81
WOBKEY Rainy75
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Zuoya LMK81
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
WOBKEY Rainy75
Input Gear
ISO-DE
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Zuoya LMK81 vs WOBKEY Rainy75: your questions
The Rainy75 is the more ready-to-use choice because it is pre-built with HMX Violet linear switches and double-shot PBT keycaps. The LMK81 is a barebones kit and does not include switches or keycaps.
Yes, the LMK81 has a volume knob listed as an extra feature. Its vendor description also identifies a volume knob among the key features.
The Rainy75 metadata lists ANSI, ISO-DE, and ISO layout options. The LMK81 is listed as ANSI, with no ISO layout variants.
Yes, both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The LMK81 vendor description specifies a hot-swappable PCB with 5-pin slots.
Both keyboards list QMK and VIA support. The Rainy75 vendor description specifically says VIA programming is available over wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
The Rainy75 vendor listing names HMX Violet linear switches. It describes them as having 45g actuation force and 3.5mm total travel.
No, the LMK81 is a barebones kit and the vendor description says it does not come with switches or keycaps. The listed kit contents include stabilisers, polyester foam, and a key switch puller.
The Rainy75 explicitly lists poron, EPMD, PET foam, and a PET insulation sheet as sound-absorption layers. The LMK81 kit listing includes polyester foam, but does not specify a comparable set of layers.
Both keyboards have south-facing LEDs, and their compatibility notes say shine-through legends stay dark. The notes also warn that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LEDs.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as a wired connection. The Rainy75 is listed with a 3500mAh battery.
The Rainy75 is listed at 1800g, with dimensions of 40 x 320 x 130 mm. The LMK81 listing does not provide a weight or dimensions for comparison.
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