Aula F75 vs Keychron B1 Pro
The Aula F75 and the Keychron B1 Pro are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron B1 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $40 versus $62; the Aula F75 is hot-swap while the Keychron B1 Pro is not a mechanical keyboard, with no switches to swap; stock, the Aula F75 sounds creamy, thocky and the Keychron B1 Pro near silent.
- Lower priceKeychron B1 Pro$40 versus $62
- Easier to modAula F75hot-swap sockets
- Bigger batteryAula F754000 mAh versus 800 mAh
Choose the Aula F75 if
- you mainly want it for beginners.
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
Choose the Keychron B1 Pro if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you want to spend less ($40).
- you prefer a low-profile board.
Aula F75 vs Keychron B1 Pro, spec by spec
| Aula F75 | Keychron B1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, Cherry profile | ABS, low-profile chiclet |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Gasket | n/a |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh (stronger spec) | 800 mAh |
| Typical price | $62 | $40 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | creamy, thocky | near silent |
| Released | 2023 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
8% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Aula F75; 1% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron B1 Pro.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Aula F75; 1% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron B1 Pro.
Where to buy the Aula F75
Where to buy the Keychron B1 Pro
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