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Best Custom Mechanical Keyboard Kits: Barebones Cases, PCBs & Plates

Browse the best custom mechanical keyboard kits with premium cases, hot-swap PCBs, and gasket-mount plates. Compare barebones kits from top designers, check real-time pricing across 40+ vendors, and find the perfect foundation for your next custom build.

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74
$78
NUT65
Titan Nation NUT65
65%,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
VIA,
QMK,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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73
$62
GMK67V2 Keyboard Kit
Ktechs 67 V2
65%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Knob,
Gasket Mount

View on ktechs
73
$99
Luminkey Magger68 HE Keyboard
LUMINKEY Magger68 HE
65%,
Hotswap,
Wired,
RGB,
HE,
Rapid trigger,
Alu case,
Plate Mount

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73
$50
GMMK2 65% Barebones Mechanical Keyboard
Ktechs GMMK2
65%,
Wired,
RGB,
QMK,
Alu case,
Tray Mount

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73
$135
[In Stock] Choice65 65% Mechanical Keyboard Kit
Velocifire Choice65
65%,
Hotswap,
Wired,
VIA,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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73
$55
CIDOO Nebula VIA Keyboard Kit
Cidoo Nebula
65%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Knob,
VIA,
Gasket Mount

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73
$249
[In Stock] WK Kinesis 360 Split Ergonomic Fully Programmable Wired/Wireless Keyboard
Weekin WK Kinesis 360 Split
Numpad,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
VIA,
QMK,
HE

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73
$109
YUNZII C98 MAO Cake Kitten Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Yunzii C98 MAO
98%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Gasket Mount

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73
$173
Qwertykeys Neo80 Cu Keyboard
Qwertykeys Neo80
80%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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73
$89
FL·ESPORTS Q75 Mechanical Keyboard 82 Keys Kit
Fl·esports Q75
75%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Gasket Mount

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72
$100
The Ferris Sweep
Mechboards Ferris Sweep
Hotswap,
Wired,
VIA,
VIAL,
Metal case,
PCB Mount

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72
$425
Hyper7 R4
Mechboards Hyper7 R4
Hotswap,
Wired,
PCB Mount

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72
$279
In Stock Photon Tamer - 67% Mechanical Keyboard Kit Compact Design
Dwarf Wangchuan Photon Tamer
67%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
VIA,
QMK,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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72
$165
The Corne
Mechboards The Corne
Wireless,
Screen,
RGB,
VIA,
VIAL

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New
$91
YUNZII C75 MAO Cake Kitten Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Yunzii C75 MAO
75%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Gasket Mount

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71
$169
[In Stock] KV1-65% Mechanical Keyboard Barebone Kit
GDK Lab KV1
65%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
VIA,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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71
$60
NIBBLE 65% Kit
Mechboards NIBBLE
65%,
RGB,
Knob,
QMK,
PCB Mount

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71
$55
YUNZII AL71 Full Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard
Yunzii AL71
68%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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71
$84
Ducky One 3 Carbon Black Hotswap Double Shot PBT Mechanical Keyboard
Ducky One 3
80%,
Hotswap,
Wired,
RGB,
Plate Mount

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70
$169
[In Stock] DRK-601R Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard (Adapting Magnetic Switches)
Design Roost DRK 601R
64%,
Wireless,
Wired,
VIA,
QMK,
HE,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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70
$55
ULTRA60 ISO 60% Kit
Mechboards ULTRA60
60%,
Hotswap,
Wired,
RGB,
QMK,
Plate Mount

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70
$80
GMK104 Barebones Kit
Zuoya GMK104
100%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Screen,
RGB,
Knob

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70
$94
YUNZII AL75 CNC Aluminum Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Yunzii AL75
75%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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70
$134
Varmilo Sword68 Classic Black Aluminum Barebones 65% Hotswap Bluetooth RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Varmilo Sword68 Classic
65%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Alu case,
Plate Mount

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70
$89
Gopolar GG75 Gasket Kit
Gopolar GG75
75%,
Hotswap,
Screen,
RGB,
VIA,
Gasket Mount

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70
$69
SKYLOONG GK68 White Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Skyloong GK68
68%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Gasket Mount

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69
$139
Keydous NJ87Pro Gasket Mechanical Keyboard
Keydous NJ87 Pro
80%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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69
$35
[In Stock] LeleDesign x Mozkito Leee Mechanical Numpad/Macropad
Lelelab LeleDesign Leee
Numpad,
Hotswap,
Screen,
RGB

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69
$90
Lofree Tofu68 Mechanical Keyboard
Lofree TOFU68
68%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
White LEDs,
Knob,
Alu case

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69
$159
SIKAKEYB SK6 Aluminium Alloy Gasket Keyboard Kit
Sikakeyb SK6
65%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
Knob,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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69
$79
Ducky One 3 Mini Black Barebones 60% Hotswap RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Ducky One 3 Mini
60%,
Hotswap,
Wired,
RGB,
Plate Mount

View on Amazon
69
$208
[In Stock] KK98 R2 98% Mechanical Keyboard
Velocifire KK98 R2
98%,
Hotswap,
Wired,
VIA,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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69
$89
Ducky One 3 SF Aura Clear Black 65% Hotswap RGB Double Shot ABS Mechanical Keyboard
Ducky One 3 SF
65%,
Hotswap,
Wired,
RGB/ White LEDs,
Plate Mount

View on Amazon
68
$80
GMK98 Keyboard Kit
Zuoya GMK98
98%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Gasket Mount

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68
$189
[In Stock] Lelelab Maxum 65 Custom Keyboard Kit R2
Lelelab Maxum 65 R2
65%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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68
$149
[In Stock] Weikav STARS80 Standard Version Mechanical Keyboard, Aluminum , Tri-mode, Suitable for Office Use, Gaming, and Esports
Weikav STARS80 Standard
80%,
Wireless,
Wired,
VIA,
QMK,
Alu case

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68
$149
Odin Gaming Nova 65 Black Aluminum Barebones 65% Hotswap RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Odin Gaming Nova 65
65%,
Hotswap,
RGB,
Alu case,
Plate Mount

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New
$180
KB-40 Keyboard
Kezewa Niu Niu KB 40
40%,
Hotswap,
Wired,
VIAL,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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67
$175
QK65 V2 Classic by Qwertykeys - Custom Keyboard Kit
Qwertykeys QK65 V2 Classic
65%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
VIA,
Gasket Mount

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67
$199
Ticktype DP104 Keyboard
Ticktype DP104
100%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Screen,
Alu case

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67
$119
SKYLOONG GK84 DRUM PC Kits-Transparent
Skyloong GK84 DRUM
84%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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67
$200
Enter67 R2 Keyboard Kit [Instock]
Ktechs Enter67 R2
65%,
Hotswap,
QMK,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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66
$39
GMMK Full-Size Keyboard Barebone (ANSI) Black
Glorious Gaming V1
100%,
Hotswap,
Wired,
RGB,
Plate Mount

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66
$470
[Pre-order] Gehirn60 - DynaCap EC Custom Keyboard Kit
BAIONLENJA Gehirn60
60%,
Hotswap,
HE,
Alu case,
Top Mount

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66
$127
SKYLOONG GK96 DRUM Aluminum Kits-Titanium Grey
Skyloong GK96 DRUM
96%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

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66
$50
DM108 Barebones Kit
DryMartini DM108
100%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Wired,
RGB,
Gasket Mount

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66
$799
Helix Lab Aaru TKL Egyptian Hieroglyphic Relievo Keyboard Kit
Helix lab Aaru
80%,
Hotswap,
Wired,
RGB,
Alu case

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66
$150
Nut108 Keyboard Kit
Weikav Nut108
100%,
Wireless,
RGB,
VIA,
Alu case,
Gasket Mount

View on ktechs
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Best Custom Mechanical Keyboard Kits Compared

A custom keyboard kit gives you the case, PCB, and plate so you can choose your own switches and keycaps for a fully personalized build. Whether it is your first build or your tenth, compare kits by mount style, material, layout, and price below.

What comes in a custom keyboard kit?

Most kits include a case, a mounting plate, a PCB (usually hot-swap), stabilizers, gaskets or mounting hardware, and a USB-C cable. Switches and keycaps are sold separately so you can pick exactly what you want. Some premium kits also include foam layers, carrying cases, and extra plates in different materials. Always check the product listing for the exact contents before ordering.

Best custom keyboard kits for beginners

Beginner-friendly kits feature hot-swap PCBs so no soldering is required. Brands like Keychron, KBDfans, and QwertyKeys offer well-documented kits with easy assembly. A gasket-mount 65% or 75% kit in the $100-$150 range is the sweet spot for a first build: enough space for daily use, premium typing feel, and a straightforward build process that takes under 30 minutes.

Gasket mount vs tray mount vs top mount kits

Tray mount screws the PCB directly to the case bottom, creating a firm typing feel. Top mount suspends the plate from the top of the case for a slightly softer experience. Gasket mount uses elastomer strips between the plate and case for the most cushioned, flexible typing feel and is the most popular mount style in modern custom kits. Each has its merits, but gasket mount is the current community favorite.

Aluminum vs polycarbonate vs acrylic kit cases

Aluminum cases are heavy, rigid, and produce a deeper sound profile. Polycarbonate cases are lighter, slightly flexible, and allow RGB to shine through. Acrylic cases offer maximum RGB transparency at a lower price but are more fragile. Your choice affects weight, acoustics, and aesthetics. If sound quality is your priority, aluminum with internal dampening foam is the go-to. For RGB enthusiasts, polycarbonate is ideal.

How to choose the right keyboard kit layout

60% kits are the most compact and have the widest case and keycap compatibility. 65% adds arrow keys for daily productivity. 75% includes a function row for shortcuts and media controls. TKL and full-size kits are available but less common in the custom space. Match the layout to your workflow: gamers lean toward 60-65%, coders prefer 65-75%, and office users often want 75% or TKL.

Premium vs budget custom keyboard kits

Budget kits ($50-$120) offer solid builds with plastic or entry-level aluminum cases, hot-swap PCBs, and basic stabilizers. Premium kits ($150-$400+) upgrade to CNC machined aluminum or brass, refined gasket tuning, multi-material plates, and pre-lubed stabilizers. The biggest jump in quality happens between $100 and $200. Beyond $200, diminishing returns set in unless you specifically want exotic materials or limited-run designs.

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