Cherry KW X ULP vs Das Keyboard MacTigr
The Cherry KW X ULP and the Das Keyboard MacTigr are close alternatives. The main differences: the Das Keyboard MacTigr is the cheaper of the two at $219 versus $250; the Cherry KW X ULP runs wireless where the Das Keyboard MacTigr is wired-only; 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 Das Keyboard MacTigr low-profile clack.
- Lower priceDas Keyboard MacTigr$219 versus $250
- More ways to connectCherry KW X ULP3 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Cherry KW X ULP if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you need wireless.
Choose the Das Keyboard MacTigr if
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you want to spend less ($219).
Cherry KW X ULP vs Das Keyboard MacTigr, spec by spec
| Cherry KW X ULP | Das Keyboard MacTigr | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Low profile | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | Laser-etched low-profile |
| Case | aluminum | Titanium and aluminum |
| Mount | n/a | Tray |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $250 | $219 (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 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 82% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Das Keyboard MacTigr.
Where to buy the Cherry KW X ULP
Where to buy the Das Keyboard MacTigr
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