Mistel X8 vs Vortex Tab 90
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Mistel X8
Media keys
Build quality in the bottom 15% of 100% boards under $150.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Vortex Tab 90
Build quality in the bottom 30% of 100% boards under $150.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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.
Mistel X8
Vortex Tab 90
Connection
Wired, Bluetooth
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
ABS, Plastic
Plastic
Layout standard
ANSI
ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
Media keys
Yes
No
Released
2024
2025
- Mistel X8
- Vortex Tab 90
- Performance
- 5859
- Build quality
- 4446
- Productivity
- 5961
- Customizability
- 4643
- Portability
- 5051
- Layout size: 100%
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
- Mount style: Plate Mount
- Plate material: Plastic
- Keycaps: PBT
Mistel X8 vs Vortex Tab 90 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
5 of 17 specs differ
Mistel X8
Vortex Tab 90
Switch options
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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