Kataaa Model VI vs PromoType Arterlier Lin Curve Pack
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Kataaa Model VI
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 35% of 65% boards under $100.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
PromoType Arterlier Lin Curve Pack
Build quality in the bottom 5% of 40% boards under $150.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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.
Kataaa Model VI
PromoType Arterlier Lin Curve Pack
Layout size
65%
40%
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Keycaps
ABS
PC
Mac & Windows
Yes
No
- Kataaa Model VI
- PromoType Arterlier Lin Curve Pack
- Performance
- 5143
- Build quality
- 7142
- Productivity
- 6458
- Customizability
- 6858
- Portability
- 8461
Kataaa Model VI vs PromoType Arterlier Lin Curve Pack specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 16 specs differ
Kataaa Model VI
PromoType Arterlier Lin Curve Pack
Hot-swappable
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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