Cooler Master CK352 vs Cooler Master MK770
The Cooler Master CK352 and the Cooler Master MK770 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Cooler Master CK352 is the cheaper of the two at $49 versus $149; the Cooler Master MK770 is hot-swap while the Cooler Master CK352 is soldered; the Cooler Master MK770 runs wireless where the Cooler Master CK352 is wired-only.
- Lower priceCooler Master CK352$49 versus $149
- Easier to modCooler Master MK770hot-swap sockets
- More ways to connectCooler Master MK7703 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Cooler Master CK352 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you mainly want it for beginners.
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($49).
Choose the Cooler Master MK770 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
- you need wireless.
Cooler Master CK352 vs Cooler Master MK770, spec by spec
| Cooler Master CK352 | Cooler Master MK770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | steel top plate, plastic base | n/a |
| Mount | Tray | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $49 (stronger spec) | $149 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
3% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cooler Master CK352; 59% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cooler Master MK770.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Cooler Master MK770.
Where to buy the Cooler Master CK352
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Where to buy the Cooler Master MK770
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