What makes the Wuque Studio Vany Alice keyboard unique?

The Wuque Studio Vany Alice keyboard stands out with its ergonomic Alice layout, featuring a tented front height of 30mm and a 6.5° typing angle. This design provides a more comfortable typing experience by reducing wrist strain.

Can I customize the lighting on the Vany Alice keyboard?

Yes, the Vany Alice keyboard includes LED lighting in four distinct areas: around the front copper butterfly badge, in the acrylic areas of the bottom butterfly weight, at the tilt junction, and on the outside edges. This allows for a customizable and immersive lighting experience.

Does the Vany Alice keyboard support hot-swapping?

Absolutely! The Vany Alice features a 1.6mm non-flex cut hotswap PCB, making it easy to switch out switches without soldering, allowing for personal customization and easy maintenance.

What is included in the Vany Alice DIY kit?

The Vany Alice is a barebones DIY kit, meaning it does not include switches or keycaps. It comes with an aluminum case, a non-flex cut polycarbonate plate, and all necessary components for assembly.

How is the butterfly weight designed on the Vany Alice keyboard?

The keyboard features a unique butterfly weight on the underside, with a pure copper body and stainless steel wings. This design, combined with black resin and white acrylic, gives the butterfly a floating effect that never touches the desktop.

Is the Vany Alice keyboard compatible with VIA software?

Yes, the Vany Alice is fully programmable with VIA software, allowing you to customize key mappings and macros to suit your workflow and gaming needs.

What mounting styles are available for the Vany Alice keyboard?

The Vany Alice offers three mounting styles: o-ring, silicone gasket, and silica gel particle. These options provide different typing feels and sound profiles, allowing for personalized user experiences.

What materials are used for the Vany Alice keyboard case?

The keyboard case is crafted from high-quality aluminum, featuring a magnetic ball catch design for a sleek and seamless appearance, enhancing both durability and aesthetics.

Are there different color options for the butterfly weight on the Vany Alice?

Yes, the Vany Alice offers butterfly weights in three different colors, each with two finishes. Options include blue for silver and blue keyboards, gunmetal black for grey-gold, white, and black keyboards, and purple for purple and pink keyboards.

What type of connection does the Vany Alice keyboard use?

The Vany Alice keyboard uses a USB-C interface for connectivity, ensuring a reliable and fast connection to your devices.

Wuque Studio Whatever Studio Vany Alice Starting at $388.99

Name: Wuque Studio Whatever Studio Vany Alice
Brand: Wuque Studio

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Model	Wuque Studio Whatever Studio Vany Alice	Keychron Q8 Pro	Keychron Q8
	69	94	93
Rating	0.0 stars (0 reviews)	5.0 stars (1 reviews)	4.7 stars (34 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2025 Available in a 60% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Offers Yes, South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2023 Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard Features N-key rollover Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 1657 g Sized at 32 x 136 x 358 mm Features PBT keycaps	Released in 2022 Built with the ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic layout standard Weighs about 1820 g Sized at 20 x 136 x 358 mm Features PBT, ABS keycaps
Score	Scores Performance: 58.3 Build Quality: 67.5 Productivity: 65 Customizability: 74 Portability: 73.9	Scores Performance: 78.8 Build Quality: 88.6 Productivity: 97.8 Customizability: 97.5 Portability: 88.5	Scores Performance: 65.5 Build Quality: 89.5 Productivity: 97.7 Customizability: 97.3 Portability: 70.4
Name	Name Wuque Studio Whatever Studio Vany Alice	Name Keychron Q8 Pro	Name Keychron Q8
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2023	Release year 2022
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 60%	Layout Size 65%	Layout Size 65%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Alice	Layout Ergonomics Alice	Layout Ergonomics Alice
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Plate Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 32 x 136 x 358 mm	Dimensions 20 x 136 x 358 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 1657g	Weight 1820g

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Product Description

The Wuque Studio Vany Alice is a compact 68-key mechanical keyboard kit designed for users who want a customizable Alice-layout board with a tented typing angle. It is suited for hobbyists who enjoy building their own keyboard and prefer south-facing, plate-mounted switches with multiple mounting options. This board fits users looking for a distinctive design with programmable lighting and VIA support, but who are comfortable sourcing and installing switches and keycaps separately.

Key Features

Hotswap PCB allows easy switch changes without soldering, supporting south-facing switches for better compatibility with certain keycap profiles.
Three mounting styles (o-ring, silicone gasket, silica gel particle) offer varied typing feel and sound dampening options.
Programmable via VIA software, enabling custom layouts and lighting control without complex firmware flashing.
Four-zone LED lighting highlights the butterfly badge, bottom weight, tilt junction, and edges, providing subtle visual accents.
DIY barebones kit requires assembly and separate purchase of switches and keycaps, appealing to users who want full customization.

Build Quality

Aluminum case with screwless assembly simplifies construction and maintenance.
316 stainless steel internal weight adds stability and reduces vibration.
Polycarbonate plate paired with a 1.6mm non-flex cut PCB offers a firm, consistent typing surface.
Raised 30mm tented front height and 6.5° typing angle improve ergonomic comfort by reducing wrist strain.
Magnetic ball catch design secures the case while allowing easy access for customization.

Compatibility and Layout

ANSI physical layout with US QWERTY logical layout suits standard key arrangements for wide software compatibility.
USB-C wired connection ensures stable and universal connectivity with Windows systems.
VIA compatibility enables straightforward key remapping and macro programming.

Trade-offs

Barebones nature means users must provide switches and keycaps, which adds time and cost.
No wireless or battery options, limiting portability and wireless use cases.
Non-flex PCB and polycarbonate plate produce a firmer typing feel, which may not suit those preferring softer or more cushioned feedback.
Limited to 68 keys, which may lack dedicated function rows or navigation clusters preferred by some users.

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