YUNZII AL68 QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard vs YUNZII B68
The YUNZII AL68 QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard and the YUNZII B68 are close alternatives. The main differences: the YUNZII B68 is the cheaper of the two at $89 versus $109.99.
- Lower priceYUNZII B68$89 versus $109.99
- Easier to modYUNZII AL68 QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboardhot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the YUNZII AL68 QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the YUNZII B68 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($89).
YUNZII AL68 QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard vs YUNZII B68, spec by spec
| YUNZII AL68 QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard | YUNZII B68 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | double-shot PBT | PBT dye-sublimated |
| Case | anodized aluminum | plastic |
| Mount | Gasket (gasket mount) | Tray |
| Backlight | n/a | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $109.99 | $89 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | clacky, moderate volume |
| Released | n/a | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
41% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the YUNZII AL68 QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard; 22% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the YUNZII B68.
91% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the YUNZII AL68 QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard.
Where to buy the YUNZII AL68 QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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Where to buy the YUNZII B68
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