Cherry MX 10.0N RGB vs Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless
The Cherry MX 10.0N RGB 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 $150; the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless runs wireless where the Cherry MX 10.0N RGB is wired-only; the Cherry MX 10.0N RGB is a full layout and the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless is a 65%.
- Lower priceCherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless$120 versus $150
- More ways to connectCherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless3 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Cherry MX 10.0N RGB if
- its overall balance fits you: the cherry mx 10.0n rgb is a 109-key full-size low-profile keyboard using cherry mx low profile speed linear switches, a 22mm-tall metal housing, wired usb-c connectivity, and per-key rgb lighting.
Choose the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you want to spend less ($120).
- you need wireless.
Cherry MX 10.0N RGB vs Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless, spec by spec
| Cherry MX 10.0N RGB | Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | 65% |
| Height | Low profile | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | metal | Aluminum |
| Mount | n/a | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $150 | $120 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | Quick, quiet, higher-pitched keystrokes typical of shallow 3.2mm-travel low-profile linear switches. | low-profile clack |
| Released | n/a | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
61% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry MX 10.0N RGB; 47% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless.
Where to buy the Cherry MX 10.0N RGB
Where to buy the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless
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