Cherry MX 8.2 TKL vs Cherry MX Board 3.0 S
The Cherry MX 8.2 TKL and the Cherry MX Board 3.0 S are close alternatives. The main differences: the Cherry MX Board 3.0 S is the cheaper of the two at $110 versus $160; the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL runs wireless where the Cherry MX Board 3.0 S is wired-only; the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL is a TKL layout and the Cherry MX Board 3.0 S is a full.
- Lower priceCherry MX Board 3.0 S$110 versus $160
- More ways to connectCherry MX 8.2 TKL3 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you need wireless.
Choose the Cherry MX Board 3.0 S if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($110).
Cherry MX 8.2 TKL vs Cherry MX Board 3.0 S, spec by spec
| Cherry MX 8.2 TKL | Cherry MX Board 3.0 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, Wired (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | Anodized aluminum | Aluminum top plate over ABS |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $160 | $110 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | clacky stock | clacky stock |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
66% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL; 42% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry MX Board 3.0 S.
Where to buy the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL
Where to buy the Cherry MX Board 3.0 S
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