Owlab Jelly Epoch vs Jelly Evolv
The Owlab Jelly Epoch and the Jelly Evolv are close alternatives. The main differences: the Jelly Evolv is the cheaper of the two at $345 versus $350.
- Lower priceJelly Evolv$345 versus $350
Choose the Owlab Jelly Epoch if
- its overall balance fits you: a 75% wired keyboard with a translucent polycarbonate gasket mounted case that shows the internals, built for a soft muted typing sound.
Choose the Jelly Evolv if
- you want to spend less ($345).
Owlab Jelly Epoch vs Jelly Evolv, spec by spec
| Owlab Jelly Epoch | Jelly Evolv | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | polycarbonate | aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Leaf-spring (leaf-spring or gasket mount option depending on colorway/PCB choice) |
| Backlight | White / none | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $350 | $345 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | soft, muted | n/a |
| Released | 2021 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
94% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Owlab Jelly Epoch; 93% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Jelly Evolv.
Where to buy the Owlab Jelly Epoch
No verified retailer link right now. Check the maker or your usual keyboard retailers.
Where to buy the Jelly Evolv
No verified retailer link right now. Check the maker or your usual keyboard retailers.
KeebScout is reader-supported: some links may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes specs or rankings.
Still torn? The keyboard finder ranks all 502 boards for your size, budget, and use case in five quick questions.