Chilkey ND104 vs Chilkey Slice75 HE
The Chilkey ND104 and the Chilkey Slice75 HE are close alternatives. The main differences: the Chilkey Slice75 HE is the cheaper of the two at $149 versus $199; the Chilkey ND104 runs wireless where the Chilkey Slice75 HE is wired-only; the Chilkey ND104 is a full layout and the Chilkey Slice75 HE is a 75%.
- Lower priceChilkey Slice75 HE$149 versus $199
- Easier to modChilkey ND104hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- More ways to connectChilkey ND1043 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Chilkey ND104 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you need wireless.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the Chilkey Slice75 HE if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you want to spend less ($149).
Chilkey ND104 vs Chilkey Slice75 HE, spec by spec
| Chilkey ND104 | Chilkey Slice75 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | Doubleshot PBT |
| Case | CNC aluminum | CNC aluminum |
| Mount | Other (aluminum plate mount per manufacturer listing) | Other (gasket-mounted plate per manufacturer listing) |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $199 | $149 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
77% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Chilkey ND104; 59% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Chilkey Slice75 HE.
Where to buy the Chilkey ND104
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Where to buy the Chilkey Slice75 HE
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