Meletrix Zoom75 TIGA vs ZoomPad TIGAFull KB or Numpad Add-on?

No, the ZoomPad TIGA is a numpad-only device with a numpad layout. It lacks essential keys like letters, a spacebar, and modifiers, so it cannot function as a primary keyboard. It is designed to be a companion numpad for users who already have a separate main keyboard.

Yes, both the Zoom75 TIGA and the ZoomPad TIGA support QMK and VIA firmware, as stated in their vendor descriptions. This allows you to remap keys, create layers, and customize macros. The ZoomPad TIGA listing includes a user review mentioning difficulty finding the correct VIA file, so check the Meletrix support page for the latest JSON.

The Zoom75 TIGA has a much larger battery capacity, featuring two 4000mAh batteries totaling 8000mAh. The ZoomPad TIGA uses a single 600mAh battery. For long wireless sessions, the Zoom75 will last significantly longer between charges.

Yes. The Zoom75 TIGA offers four mounting systems via a ball-catch system: top mount, split o-ring mount, elastic bar silicone mount, and silica gel particle mount. The ZoomPad TIGA only offers two assembly options: top mount and silica gel mount. The Zoom75 is more versatile for modding different feels.

No. The Zoom75 TIGA includes a screen module that the vendor describes as having 60 FPS resolution and twice the memory of previous versions. The ZoomPad TIGA does not have a screen module; its vendor listing shows 'Screen: No' in the metadata.

Yes, both the Zoom75 TIGA and the ZoomPad TIGA feature hot-swappable PCBs, as indicated in their metadata and vendor descriptions. This allows you to change switches without soldering. Both are barebones kits, so switches and keycaps are not included.

The Zoom75 TIGA is better for data entry because its 75% layout includes a numpad row of keys. The ZoomPad TIGA provides a dedicated numpad but requires you to already own a separate keyboard for the rest of the typing. For most users, the Zoom75 is the more practical all-in-one solution.

Yes, the ZoomPad TIGA supports tri-mode connectivity: wired via USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz wireless. The vendor description confirms it connects in all three ways. It includes a 2.4G USB receiver, though it's not explicitly listed in the kit contents compared to the Zoom75.

Both keyboards use a full CNC aluminum case. The Zoom75 TIGA offers plate material choices of POM, Aluminum, FR4, and Plastic. The ZoomPad TIGA offers Polycarbonate, Aluminum, FR4, POM, and Plastic plates, giving it an additional Polycarbonate option.

Both are DIY barebones kits that require assembly, but the Zoom75 TIGA is more beginner-friendly for modding due to its tool-free ball-catch mounting system and improved screw design that prevents stripping. The ZoomPad has fewer mounting options and a simpler build, but still requires assembly without switches or keycaps.

Yes, both keyboards are available in three sound-absorbency editions: Standard (higher-pitched foam), Cork (crisper cork sandwich), and Poron (muted soft foam). This allows you to choose the sound profile at purchase, as confirmed by both vendor descriptions.

The Zoom75 TIGA weighs approximately 3000 grams, according to its metadata. The ZoomPad TIGA's weight is not provided in the metadata, but because it is a smaller numpad with a smaller battery and no screen or knob module, it will be significantly lighter. This makes the ZoomPad more portable as an add-on.