Rama Works M65-A vs Rama Works U80-A
The Rama Works M65-A and the Rama Works U80-A are close alternatives. The main differences: the Rama Works M65-A is the cheaper of the two at $800 versus $900; the Rama Works M65-A is a 65% layout and the Rama Works U80-A is a TKL.
- Lower priceRama Works M65-A$800 versus $900
Choose the Rama Works M65-A if
- you want to spend less ($800).
Choose the Rama Works U80-A if
- its overall balance fits you: a tenkeyless aluminum flagship from rama works with a heavyweight sandwich mount case, solder only pcb, and limited group buy availability aimed at enthusiast collectors.
Rama Works M65-A vs Rama Works U80-A, spec by spec
| Rama Works M65-A | Rama Works U80-A | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum |
| Mount | Sandwich (sandwich mount with gasket, weighted bottom plate) | Sandwich (sandwich mount with gasket, heavy weighted aluminum case) |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $800 (stronger spec) | $900 |
| Sound (stock) | deep, muted thock typical of sandwich mounted aluminum cases | deep, muted thock typical of sandwich mounted aluminum cases |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
99% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Rama Works M65-A; 99% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Rama Works U80-A.
Where to buy the Rama Works M65-A
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Where to buy the Rama Works U80-A
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