Cherry MX 8.2 TKL vs Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless
The Cherry MX 8.2 TKL 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 $160; the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL is a TKL layout and the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless is a 65%; stock, the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL sounds clacky stock and the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless low-profile clack.
- Lower priceCherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless$120 versus $160
Choose the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
Choose the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($120).
- you prefer a low-profile board.
Cherry MX 8.2 TKL vs Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless, spec by spec
| Cherry MX 8.2 TKL | Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Low profile |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | Anodized aluminum | Aluminum |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $160 | $120 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | clacky stock | low-profile clack |
| Released | 2021 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
66% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL; 47% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless.
Where to buy the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL
Where to buy the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless
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