Qwertykeys QK100 Mk2 vs Ticktype DP104RGB or no
Get the Qwertykeys QK100 Mk2 for south-facing RGB, ISO layouts, and its compact 98% form, or the Ticktype DP104 for a full-size layout and an optional silent tactile switch.
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Which one should you get?
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Qwertykeys QK100 Mk2
Build quality in the top 10% of 98% boards under $200.
- South-facing RGB backlighting with audio-reactive lights above the touch bar.
- ANSI, ISO, and ISO-DE layout options in a compact 98% form.
- Touch bar volume control and multi-media keys.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Ticktype DP104
Build quality in the top 20% of 100% boards under $200.
- Optional Cloud silent tactile switches, described as suitable for quiet office environments.
- Full-size layout with a quick-release system between the top and bottom case.
- Includes listed plate foam, PE and PET sheets, two case foams, and spare gaskets.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Choose the QK100 Mk2 for RGB lighting, ISO layout choices, and its compact 98% arrangement, features the DP104 does not offer. Choose the DP104 for its optional Cloud silent tactile switches, full-size layout, and quick-release case design, which the QK100 Mk2 does not list.
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.
Qwertykeys QK100 Mk2
Ticktype DP104
Layout size
98%
100%
Case material
Aluminum, Steel
Aluminum
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE
ANSI
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
Keycaps
ABS, PBT
PBT
Backlight
RGB, south-facing
None
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Qwertykeys QK100 Mk2
- Ticktype DP104
- Performance
- 8672
- Build quality
- 7768
- Productivity
- 8458
- Customizability
- 7460
- Portability
- 6560
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 8,000 mAh
- Max polling rate: 8,000 Hz
- Display: Yes
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The QK100 Mk2 has the edge for gaming, programming, travel, and screen-focused customization, mainly through RGB, its layout options, and its smaller listed dimensions. The DP104 is the office-oriented pick if quiet tactile switches matter, and it offers a full-size layout. For hands-on case access and listed foam and gasket parts, the DP104 is the more explicitly equipped option. Both have a pixel display, wireless connectivity, and hot-swap support.
Pick the Qwertykeys QK100 Mk2
- The QK100 Mk2 has south-facing RGB backlighting, while the DP104 has no RGB.
- The QK100 Mk2 lists an 8000 Hz polling rate and includes Keygeek Neo Oat linear switches.
Qwertykeys QK100 Mk2 vs Ticktype DP104 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 21 specs differ
Qwertykeys QK100 Mk2
Ticktype DP104
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Qwertykeys QK100 Mk2
- Go to MonacoKeys
MonacoKeys
ISO-DE
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Ticktype DP104
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Qwertykeys QK100 Mk2 vs Ticktype DP104: your questions
The QK100 Mk2 has south-facing RGB backlighting, including audio-reactive lights above its touch bar. The DP104 is listed without RGB.
The QK100 Mk2 is offered in ANSI, ISO, and ISO-DE layouts. The DP104 is ANSI only, so it does not suit buyers seeking an ISO variant.
Yes, the DP104 offers Cloud silent tactile switches as an option. Its vendor describes these switches as designed for quiet office environments.
The QK100 Mk2 measures 18 x 415 x 131 mm, while the DP104 measures 20 x 438 x 138 mm. The QK100 Mk2 also uses a compact 98% layout rather than the DP104’s full-size layout.
Both are listed with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The QK100 Mk2 vendor specifies Bluetooth 5.1, while the DP104 vendor lists 125 Hz polling over Bluetooth and 8K Hz over wired or 2.4 GHz.
Both have an interactive pixel display. The QK100 Mk2 vendor says its display supports custom GIF animations and images, while the DP104 vendor describes six display modes, including system status and scrolling messages.
The DP104 lists a quick-release system between the top and bottom case, plate foam, a PE sheet, a PET sheet, two case foams, and spare gaskets. The QK100 Mk2 vendor lists an IXPE sheet and an anti-static sheet in its foam kit.
Both are listed as hot-swappable. The QK100 Mk2 vendor also identifies its prebuilt switches as Keygeek Neo Oat linear switches, while the DP104 offers Rye linear or Cloud silent tactile options.
The QK100 Mk2 has a touch bar above the numpad for controlling volume, along with multi-media keys. The DP104 vendor instead describes two tactile volume buttons under the navigation cluster.
The QK100 Mk2 has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LED.
The QK100 Mk2 vendor lists a carrying case, three extra switches, four extra keycaps, puller, USB-C cable, receiver, and extension adapter. The DP104 vendor lists a carrying case, accessory bag, receiver, USB cable, puller, three spare switches, spare gaskets, and Mac add-on keycaps.
The DP104 is listed as a 100% full-size keyboard. The QK100 Mk2 is listed as 98%, with a numpad but without the gaps of a standard full-size board.
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