Cherry KW X ULP vs Logitech MX Mechanical
The Cherry KW X ULP and the Logitech MX Mechanical are close alternatives. The main differences: the Logitech MX Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $169 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 Logitech MX Mechanical quiet, muted.
- Lower priceLogitech MX Mechanical$169 versus $250
- More ways to connectCherry KW X ULP3 connection modes versus 2
Choose the Cherry KW X ULP if
- its overall balance fits you: the cherry kw x ulp is a 110-key full-size ultra-low-profile keyboard with cherry mx ultra low profile tactile switches, 1.8mm total travel, and multi-device bluetooth, 2.4ghz, and wired connectivity for up to four devices.
Choose the Logitech MX Mechanical if
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you want to spend less ($169).
Cherry KW X ULP vs Logitech MX Mechanical, spec by spec
| Cherry KW X ULP | Logitech MX Mechanical | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Low profile | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | PBT low-profile |
| Case | aluminum | plastic |
| Mount | n/a | Tray |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $250 | $169 (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. | quiet, muted |
| Released | 2023 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
89% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry KW X ULP; 68% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Logitech MX Mechanical.
Where to buy the Cherry KW X ULP
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