Gravastar Mercury K1 vs Logitech POP Keys
The Gravastar Mercury K1 and the Logitech POP Keys are close alternatives. The main differences: the Logitech POP Keys is the cheaper of the two at $89 versus $99; the Gravastar Mercury K1 is hot-swap while the Logitech POP Keys is soldered.
- Lower priceLogitech POP Keys$89 versus $99
- Easier to modGravastar Mercury K1hot-swap sockets
- More ways to connectGravastar Mercury K13 connection modes versus 2
Choose the Gravastar Mercury K1 if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
Choose the Logitech POP Keys if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you want to spend less ($89).
Gravastar Mercury K1 vs Logitech POP Keys, spec by spec
| Gravastar Mercury K1 | Logitech POP Keys | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | n/a | ABS plastic with polycarbonate light guide |
| Mount | Gasket | n/a |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $99 | $89 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | Loud, distinctive typewriter-like clacks from the long-travel tactile switches. |
| 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
32% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Gravastar Mercury K1; 22% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Logitech POP Keys.
Where to buy the Gravastar Mercury K1
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Where to buy the Logitech POP Keys
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