Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2 vs Meletrix Zoom75 TIGA
Choose the QK80 Mk2 for an 80% prebuilt with ISO-DE layout options, or the Zoom75 TIGA for a smaller DIY kit with multiple mounting and sound configurations.
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Which one should you get?
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Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $150.
- Prebuilt with Keygeek Neo Oat linear switches and PBT keycaps.
- Available in ANSI, ISO, and ISO-DE layouts.
- Three connection options: USB-C wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz.
- No numpad.
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Meletrix Zoom75 TIGA
Knob
Build quality in the top 10% of 75% boards under $300.
- 75% layout with ANSI and ISO layout options.
- Supports QMK and VIA, plus knob support.
- Four selectable mounting systems, with three described as tool-free to change.
- Missing ISO-DE. The other board is sold in those layouts.
- No numpad.
Choose the QK80 Mk2 if you want a prebuilt keyboard, ISO-DE availability, or the included carrying case. Choose the Zoom75 TIGA if you are comfortable assembling a barebones kit and want broader options for mounting, sound profile, and QMK customization. Check the layout requirement first, since the Zoom75 TIGA does not offer ISO-DE.
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 QK80 Mk2
Meletrix Zoom75 TIGA
Layout size
80%
75%
Case material
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
Aluminum
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Top Mount
Knob
No
Yes
Display
TFT
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2
- Meletrix Zoom75 TIGA
- Performance
- 6874
- Build quality
- 8986
- Productivity
- 8490
- Customizability
- 8595
- Portability
- 8791
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 8,000 mAh
- VIA
- Sound dampening
- Plate material: Aluminum, FR4, Plastic, POM
What will you mostly use it for?
The QK80 Mk2 is the more convenient office choice if you want a prebuilt keyboard or need ISO-DE. The Zoom75 TIGA is more compelling for programming and modding, with QMK, knob support, multiple mounting systems, and selectable sound packages. For gaming, both provide the same listed connection types and hot-swap support, so the choice depends more on whether you want a prebuilt board or a DIY build. The Zoom75 TIGA has the smaller layout, although the QK80 Mk2 is the one explicitly listed with a carrying case.
It's a tie
- Both support wired USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connections.
- Both have hot-swappable switches and RGB lighting.
- The QK80 Mk2 is prebuilt with Keygeek Neo Oat linear switches, while the Zoom75 TIGA requires switches to be selected and installed.
Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2 vs Meletrix Zoom75 TIGA specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 24 specs differ
Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2
Meletrix Zoom75 TIGA
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2
MonacoKeys
ISO-DE
In stockDoes not ship to you
Meletrix Zoom75 TIGA
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
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Qwertykeys QK80 Mk2 vs Meletrix Zoom75 TIGA: your questions
The QK80 Mk2 is listed in ISO-DE, ISO, and ANSI layouts. The Zoom75 TIGA's compatibility rules specify that ISO-DE is missing, so choose the QK80 Mk2 if that layout is required.
No. The vendor describes it as a barebones DIY kit that does not include switches or keycaps. The QK80 Mk2 is prebuilt and its vendor listing names Keygeek Neo Oat linear switches and PBT keycaps.
The QK80 Mk2 is an 80% keyboard, while the Zoom75 TIGA is a 75% keyboard. That makes the Zoom75 TIGA the smaller layout by category, though the listed dimension details are not directly comparable.
Yes. Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired connectivity. The QK80 Mk2 vendor description specifies USB-C for wired use.
The Zoom75 TIGA is listed with QMK and VIA support. The QK80 Mk2 is listed with VIA support, but QMK support is not listed for it.
Both product listings specify hot-swap support. The QK80 Mk2 vendor description also identifies its preinstalled Keygeek Neo Oat switches.
The QK80 Mk2 is listed as prebuilt and comes with switches and keycaps. The Zoom75 TIGA is a DIY kit, and the vendor says assembly is required.
The vendor describes four mounting systems: top mount, split o-ring mount, elastic bar silicone mount, and silica gel particle mount. The product metadata lists top mount, while the vendor says the ball-catch system enables changing among the four.
The vendor describes Standard, Cork, and Poron editions with different sound-absorption packages. It characterizes Standard as higher-pitched, Cork as crisper, and Poron as muted with a soft feel.
The QK80 Mk2 vendor description says its screen supports custom GIF animations and images. The Zoom75 TIGA also has a screen module, but its listing describes the screen upgrade without specifying the same custom GIF and image feature.
Neither keyboard includes a numpad according to its compatibility rules. Both are compact layouts, with the QK80 Mk2 at 80% and the Zoom75 TIGA at 75%.
The Zoom75 TIGA offers four mounting systems, three sound-absorption editions, QMK and VIA support, and optional modules described by the vendor. The QK80 Mk2 is also hot-swappable and VIA-compatible, but it is supplied as a prebuilt keyboard.
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