Matias Laptop Pro vs Matias Tactile Pro
The Matias Laptop Pro and the Matias Tactile Pro are close alternatives. The main differences: the Matias Laptop Pro is the cheaper of the two at $150 versus $170; the Matias Laptop Pro runs wireless where the Matias Tactile Pro is wired-only; the Matias Laptop Pro is a TKL layout and the Matias Tactile Pro is a full.
- Lower priceMatias Laptop Pro$150 versus $170
Choose the Matias Laptop Pro if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you want to spend less ($150).
- you need wireless.
Choose the Matias Tactile Pro if
- its overall balance fits you: the matias tactile pro is a full-size mac keyboard using genuine alps-style matias click switches for a loud, heavily tactile typing feel reminiscent of the original apple extended keyboard, with a built-in usb hub.
Matias Laptop Pro vs Matias Tactile Pro, spec by spec
| Matias Laptop Pro | Matias Tactile Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | ABS | ABS |
| Case | n/a | n/a |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $150 (stronger spec) | $170 |
| Sound (stock) | muted tactile (ALPS-style) | loud clicky (ALPS-style) |
| Released | n/a | n/a |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
61% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Matias Laptop Pro; 70% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Matias Tactile Pro.
Where to buy the Matias Laptop Pro
Where to buy the Matias Tactile Pro
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