Cherry KW X ULP vs Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless
The Cherry KW X ULP and the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless are close alternatives. The main differences: the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless is the cheaper of the two at $120 versus $250; the Cherry KW X ULP is a full layout and the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless is a 65%; 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-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless low-profile clack.
- Lower priceCherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless$120 versus $250
Choose the Cherry KW X ULP if
- you mainly want it for typing.
Choose the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you want to spend less ($120).
Cherry KW X ULP vs Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless, spec by spec
| Cherry KW X ULP | Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | 65% |
| Height | Low profile | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | Aluminum |
| Mount | n/a | Tray |
| Backlight | White / none | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $250 | $120 (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. | low-profile clack |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 47% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless.
Where to buy the Cherry KW X ULP
Where to buy the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless
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