Drop ALT vs Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard
The Drop ALT and the Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard are close alternatives. The main differences: the Drop ALT is the cheaper of the two at $180 versus $199; the Drop ALT is a 65% layout and the Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard is a 96%.
- Lower priceDrop ALT$180 versus $199
Choose the Drop ALT if
- you want to spend less ($180).
Choose the Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard if
- you mainly want it for office.
Drop ALT vs Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard, spec by spec
| Drop ALT | Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | doubleshot ABS / PBT variants | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum |
| Mount | Plate | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $180 (stronger spec) | $199 |
| Sound (stock) | aluminum 65% stock | n/a |
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
75% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Drop ALT; 77% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard.
Where to buy the Drop ALT
Where to buy the Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard
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