Drop CSTM80 vs Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard
The Drop CSTM80 and the Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard are close alternatives. The main differences: the Drop CSTM80 is the cheaper of the two at $149 versus $199; the Drop CSTM80 is a TKL layout and the Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard is a 96%.
- Lower priceDrop CSTM80$149 versus $199
Choose the Drop CSTM80 if
- you want to spend less ($149).
Choose the Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard if
- you mainly want it for office.
Drop CSTM80 vs Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard, spec by spec
| Drop CSTM80 | Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $149 (stronger spec) | $199 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2022 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
59% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Drop CSTM80; 77% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard.
Where to buy the Drop CSTM80
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Where to buy the Drop SHIFT Mechanical Keyboard
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