IQUNIX A80 Explorer vs IQUNIX OG80
The IQUNIX A80 Explorer and the IQUNIX OG80 are close alternatives. The main differences: the IQUNIX A80 Explorer is the cheaper of the two at $169 versus $209; stock, the IQUNIX A80 Explorer sounds clacky retro-styled stock and the IQUNIX OG80 clacky stock.
- Lower priceIQUNIX A80 Explorer$169 versus $209
Choose the IQUNIX A80 Explorer if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want to spend less ($169).
Choose the IQUNIX OG80 if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
IQUNIX A80 Explorer vs IQUNIX OG80, spec by spec
| IQUNIX A80 Explorer | IQUNIX OG80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | dye-sublimation PBT | PBT |
| Case | ABS | ABS/PC |
| Mount | n/a | n/a |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $169 (stronger spec) | $209 |
| Sound (stock) | clacky retro-styled stock | clacky stock |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
68% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the IQUNIX A80 Explorer; 80% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the IQUNIX OG80.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the IQUNIX A80 Explorer; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the IQUNIX OG80.
Where to buy the IQUNIX A80 Explorer
Where to buy the IQUNIX OG80
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