Mechboards NIBBLE vs Swagkeys Eave65 PlusISO or Hot-Swap
Choose the NIBBLE for ISO layouts, QMK, and its rotary knob, or the Eave65 Plus for hot-swappable switches and a gasket mount.
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Which one should you get?
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Mechboards NIBBLE
Knob
Build quality in the top 40% of 65% boards under $100.
- Supports both ANSI and ISO layout standards.
- Includes QMK support and a rotary encoder with knob.
- RGB is listed, and the vendor describes underglow LEDs in the kit.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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Swagkeys Eave65 Plus
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 35% of 65% boards under $100.
- Hot-swap PCB allows switches to be changed without soldering.
- VIA support is listed, with wired connectivity.
- Uses a silicone gasket mount with a polycarbonate case and plate.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Pick the Mechboards NIBBLE if you need ISO, want QMK support, or value its rotary knob and project files. Choose the Swagkeys Eave65 Plus if solder-free switch changes and its silicone gasket mount matter more than ISO support. Check the layout requirement first, since the Eave65 Plus is ANSI-only and the NIBBLE requires soldering to change switches.
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 NIBBLE
Swagkeys Eave65 Plus
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Acrylic, Plastic
Polycarbonate
Mount style
PCB Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- Mechboards NIBBLE
- Swagkeys Eave65 Plus
- Performance
- 5347
- Build quality
- 7073
- Productivity
- 5352
- Customizability
- 7769
- Portability
- 5965
- Layout size: 65%
What will you mostly use it for?
The NIBBLE has a clearer edge for programming and content workflows, particularly for buyers who value ISO support, programmable keys, or a knob. The Eave65 Plus is a reasonable travel pick based on its listed compact dimensions, though both boards are wired. Gaming and office use are close calls because the listings establish useful features but do not show a decisive advantage for either. For modification, choose between the Eave65 Plus's switch hot-swap convenience and the NIBBLE's QMK support and included project files.
It's a tie
- Both are wired 65% keyboards, with no wireless connection listed for either.
- The NIBBLE offers QMK support, while the Eave65 Plus offers VIA support; neither listing provides a direct gaming performance comparison.
Mechboards NIBBLE vs Swagkeys Eave65 Plus specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 17 specs differ
Mechboards NIBBLE
Swagkeys Eave65 Plus
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Case material
Plate material
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Mechboards NIBBLE
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
Swagkeys Eave65 Plus
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Mechboards NIBBLE vs Swagkeys Eave65 Plus: your questions
Yes. Its listed layout standards are ANSI and ISO, and the vendor describes the kit as ANSI+ISO.
No. The Eave65 Plus is listed as ANSI-only, and its compatibility rules exclude ISO variants such as ISO-DE and UK.
No. The NIBBLE has soldered switches, so changing them requires soldering.
Yes. Its product listing specifies a hot-swap PCB, so switch replacement does not require soldering the switches.
The Mechboards NIBBLE lists QMK support, and its vendor page also mentions QMK firmware and source code. The Eave65 Plus listing specifies VIA support instead.
Yes. VIA compatibility is listed for its wired hot-swap PCB. The NIBBLE is listed with QMK support.
The NIBBLE kit includes a rotary encoder with a knob, and its vendor description says both kits come with a black encoder knob. The Eave65 Plus listing does not specify a knob.
Yes, RGB is listed for the NIBBLE, and the vendor kit contents include underglow LEDs. The Eave65 Plus is listed without RGB.
The Eave65 Plus is listed with a polycarbonate case and plate, a silicone gasket mount, and a silicone weight. Its vendor description also lists case, plate, and PE sheet foam.
Both are listed as wired keyboards, and the Eave65 Plus is explicitly marked wired-only. Neither product listing specifies wireless connectivity.
The vendor lists a main PCB, wired RP2040 controller, rotary encoder with knob, and FR4 bottom and switch plate with acrylic case pieces. Switches, keycaps, and a USB cable are listed as not included.
The listed contents include a keyboard, PC plate, hot-swap PCB, foam kit, feet, silicone gaskets, and silicone weight. The description identifies the foam kit as case foam, plate foam, and a PE sheet.
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