Aula F65 vs Madlions MAD68 HE
The Aula F65 and the Madlions MAD68 HE are close alternatives. The main differences: the Aula F65 is the cheaper of the two at $56 versus $80; the Aula F65 runs wireless where the Madlions MAD68 HE is wired-only; stock, the Aula F65 sounds thocky, muted and the Madlions MAD68 HE budget magnetic stock.
- Lower priceAula F65$56 versus $80
- More ways to connectAula F653 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Aula F65 if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you want to spend less ($56).
- you need wireless.
Choose the Madlions MAD68 HE if
- its overall balance fits you: the madlions mad68 he is a budget 65% hall effect gaming board with magnetic switches and rapid trigger, positioned as an affordable alternative to premium he keyboards.
Aula F65 vs Madlions MAD68 HE, spec by spec
| Aula F65 | Madlions MAD68 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot | doubleshot PBT |
| Case | ABS plastic | plastic |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $56 (stronger spec) | $80 |
| Sound (stock) | thocky, muted | budget magnetic stock |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
6% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Aula F65; 18% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Madlions MAD68 HE.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Aula F65.
Where to buy the Aula F65
Where to buy the Madlions MAD68 HE
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