RAE Aurum vs HHKB Russ.works Lesley
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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.
RAE Aurum
HHKB Russ.works Lesley
Ergonomics
Standard
Split Backspace
Display
None
LED
A case display rather than a typing feature
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Sound dampening
No
Yes
- RAE Aurum
- HHKB Russ.works Lesley
- Performance
- 5747
- Build quality
- 8371
- Productivity
- 6261
- Customizability
- 8763
- Portability
- 7271
- Layout size: 60%
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
RAE Aurum vs HHKB Russ.works Lesley specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 18 specs differ
RAE Aurum
HHKB Russ.works Lesley
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Weight
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Released
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