Cherry KW X ULP vs Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless
The Cherry KW X ULP and the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless are close alternatives. The main differences: the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless is the cheaper of the two at $150 versus $250; stock, the Cherry KW X ULP sounds very soft, muted, low-volume tactile bump from the 1.8mm ultra-low-profile switches, quieter than standard-height cherry mx switches. and the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless sound depends on the chosen cherry mx switch (red, brown, or blue); the aluminum housing adds a touch of resonance typical of screwless metal cases..
- Lower priceCherry MX 3.0S Wireless$150 versus $250
Choose the Cherry KW X ULP if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you prefer a low-profile board.
Choose the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you want to spend less ($150).
Cherry KW X ULP vs Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless, spec by spec
| Cherry KW X ULP | Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Low profile | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum |
| Mount | n/a | n/a |
| Backlight | White / none | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | 2150 mAh |
| Typical price | $250 | $150 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | Very soft, muted, low-volume tactile bump from the 1.8mm ultra-low-profile switches, quieter than standard-height Cherry MX switches. | Sound depends on the chosen Cherry MX switch (Red, Brown, or Blue); the aluminum housing adds a touch of resonance typical of screwless metal cases. |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
89% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry KW X ULP; 61% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless.
15% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless.
Where to buy the Cherry KW X ULP
Where to buy the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless
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