Keychron Q11 vs MoErgo Glove80
The Keychron Q11 and the MoErgo Glove80 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron Q11 is the cheaper of the two at $205 versus $399; the MoErgo Glove80 runs wireless where the Keychron Q11 is wired-only; stock, the Keychron Q11 sounds deep thock and the MoErgo Glove80 quiet low-profile choc.
- Lower priceKeychron Q11$205 versus $399
- Easier to modKeychron Q11hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- More ways to connectMoErgo Glove802 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Keychron Q11 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you want to spend less ($205).
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the MoErgo Glove80 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you need wireless.
- you prefer a low-profile board.
Keychron Q11 vs MoErgo Glove80, spec by spec
| Keychron Q11 | MoErgo Glove80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | split | split |
| Height | Standard | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Wired | Bluetooth, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | sculpted PBT Choc |
| Case | Full CNC 6063 aluminum | plastic |
| Mount | Gasket | Other (contoured keywells with tenting legs) |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | n/a | 6000 mAh |
| Typical price | $205 (stronger spec) | $399 |
| Sound (stock) | deep thock | quiet low-profile choc |
| Released | 2023 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
80% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q11; 96% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the MoErgo Glove80.
91% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the MoErgo Glove80.
Where to buy the Keychron Q11
Where to buy the MoErgo Glove80
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