Chilkey ND75 LP vs IQUNIX MQ80
The Chilkey ND75 LP and the IQUNIX MQ80 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Chilkey ND75 LP is the cheaper of the two at $109 versus $159; stock, the Chilkey ND75 LP sounds crisp, low-pitched for a low-profile and the IQUNIX MQ80 soft low-profile click.
- Lower priceChilkey ND75 LP$109 versus $159
- Easier to modIQUNIX MQ80hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- Bigger batteryIQUNIX MQ804000 mAh versus 3600 mAh
Choose the Chilkey ND75 LP if
- you want to spend less ($109).
Choose the IQUNIX MQ80 if
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Chilkey ND75 LP vs IQUNIX MQ80, spec by spec
| Chilkey ND75 LP | IQUNIX MQ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Low profile | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot (low-profile) | n/a |
| Case | CNC aluminum | aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket (gasket / top mount (switchable)) | Gasket (Le-Tray gasket mount) |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 4000 mAh (stronger spec) |
| Typical price | $109 (stronger spec) | $159 |
| Sound (stock) | crisp, low-pitched for a low-profile | soft low-profile click |
| 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
39% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Chilkey ND75 LP; 64% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the IQUNIX MQ80.
29% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Chilkey ND75 LP; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the IQUNIX MQ80.
Where to buy the Chilkey ND75 LP
Where to buy the IQUNIX MQ80
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