Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL vs Cherry MX 8.2 TKL
The Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL and the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL are close alternatives. The main differences: the Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL is the cheaper of the two at $95 versus $160; the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL runs wireless where the Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL is wired-only; stock, the Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL sounds quieter than a standard cherry mx red thanks to the silent red's internal rubber dampeners, giving a soft, muted bottom-out. and the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL clacky stock.
- Lower priceCherry G80-3000N RGB TKL$95 versus $160
- More ways to connectCherry MX 8.2 TKL3 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($95).
Choose the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you need wireless.
Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL vs Cherry MX 8.2 TKL, spec by spec
| Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL | Cherry MX 8.2 TKL | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | n/a | Anodized aluminum |
| Mount | n/a | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $95 (stronger spec) | $160 |
| Sound (stock) | Quieter than a standard Cherry MX Red thanks to the Silent Red's internal rubber dampeners, giving a soft, muted bottom-out. | clacky stock |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
29% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL; 66% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL.
Where to buy the Cherry G80-3000N RGB TKL
Where to buy the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL
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