Luminkey80 vs Qwertykeys Neo80
The Luminkey80 and the Qwertykeys Neo80 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Qwertykeys Neo80 is the cheaper of the two at $173 versus $215; stock, the Luminkey80 sounds deep, tuned thock and the Qwertykeys Neo80 depends on plate/mount choice.
- Lower priceQwertykeys Neo80$173 versus $215
4.920 ratings· Luminkey
Choose the Luminkey80 if
- its overall balance fits you: the luminkey80 is a tri-mode 80% tkl with a 6063 aluminum case, copper weight, gasket mount, hot-swap sockets, and via remapping, offered barebones ($215) or fully built and tuned ($280).
Choose the Qwertykeys Neo80 if
- you want to spend less ($173).
Luminkey80 vs Qwertykeys Neo80, spec by spec
| Luminkey80 | Qwertykeys Neo80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot (assembled version) | n/a |
| Case | 6063 CNC aluminum with copper weight | CNC aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket (also O-ring and sandwich options) |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $215 | $173 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | deep, tuned thock | depends on plate/mount choice |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
81% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Luminkey80; 71% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Qwertykeys Neo80.
Where to buy the Luminkey80
Where to buy the Qwertykeys Neo80
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