ErgoDox EZ vs Keychron Q11
The ErgoDox EZ and the Keychron Q11 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron Q11 is the cheaper of the two at $205 versus $295; stock, the ErgoDox EZ sounds split plate stock and the Keychron Q11 deep thock.
- Lower priceKeychron Q11$205 versus $295
Choose the ErgoDox EZ if
- its overall balance fits you: the ergodox ez is zsa's classic split ortholinear keyboard with tenting, hot-swap switches, and full qmk support, long considered an entry point into serious ergonomic boards.
Choose the Keychron Q11 if
- you want to spend less ($205).
ErgoDox EZ vs Keychron Q11, spec by spec
| ErgoDox EZ | Keychron Q11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | split | split |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | plastic | Full CNC 6063 aluminum |
| Mount | Plate | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $295 | $205 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | split plate stock | deep thock |
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
92% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the ErgoDox EZ; 80% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q11.
Where to buy the ErgoDox EZ
Where to buy the Keychron Q11
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