Compare MK Shadow Guard vs Vortex Cypher Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the MK Shadow Guard and Vortex Cypher and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Has Linear switch options Made with a ABS, Aluminum, Plastic case Features ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent switch options Provides dedicated media keys Connects via USB-C Made with a Plastic case Features PBT keycaps Offers No RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 67.9 Build Quality: 55.2 Productivity: 47.1 Customizability: 49.6 Portability: 64.6	Scores Performance: 51.2 Build Quality: 44.2 Productivity: 53.8 Customizability: 45.1 Portability: 67.7
Name	Name MK Shadow Guard	Name Vortex Cypher
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 60%	Layout Size 60%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Plate Mount	Mount Style Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS, Aluminum, Plastic	Case Material Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight -	Weight -