ErgoDox EZ vs ZSA Moonlander Mark I
The ErgoDox EZ and the ZSA Moonlander Mark I are close alternatives. The main differences: the ErgoDox EZ is the cheaper of the two at $295 versus $365.
- Lower priceErgoDox EZ$295 versus $365
Choose the ErgoDox EZ if
- you want to spend less ($295).
Choose the ZSA Moonlander Mark I if
- its overall balance fits you: the zsa moonlander mark i is a split columnar ergonomic keyboard with hot-swap mx sockets, per-key rgb, and qmk firmware configured through zsa's oryx gui.
ErgoDox EZ vs ZSA Moonlander Mark I, spec by spec
| ErgoDox EZ | ZSA Moonlander Mark I | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | split | split |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | ABS doubleshot (kit dependent) |
| Case | plastic | plastic |
| Mount | Plate | Plate |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $295 (stronger spec) | $365 |
| Sound (stock) | split plate stock | split plate stock |
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 94% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the ZSA Moonlander Mark I.
Where to buy the ErgoDox EZ
Where to buy the ZSA Moonlander Mark I
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