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| Spec |  Mode Designs Mode Encore $299–$339 “Mode's 65% kit with hardwood accents and the Crown mounting system” |  Qwertykeys Qwertykeys Neo75 $139 “Qwertykeys' aluminum 75% kit with three mounting options and optional tri-mode” |
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| Price , different | $299–$339 | $139 |
| Size , different | 65% | 75% |
| Type | Kit | Kit |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Mounting , different | Crown | Gasket |
| Case , different | Aluminum with a hardwood accent | Aluminum, stainless steel weight |
| Colors , different | Black Sesame, Matcha Cream, Mocha Mushroom, Monterey Dune, Studio Light | Several anodized finishes |
| Weight , different | About 2.9 to 3.2 lb assembled (Mode build page), though Mode's story page says up to 6.2 lb; alexotos measured 1.22 kg for its build, which it also gives as 2 lb 13 oz | 1459g tri-mode case, 1589g wired case |
| Dimensions , different | 326 x 125 mm (Mode) | 317.4 x 133.8mm |
| Typing angle , different | 5.5° | 7° |
| Front height , different | 12.5 mm (19.7 mm at the chamfer) | 17.6mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps | Not included | Not included |
| PCB , different | Solder or hot-swap | Hot-swap, 1.6mm, wired or tri-mode |
| Plates , different | POM, Aluminum, Carbon fiber, Copper | Aluminum, PP |
| Battery , different | — | 2x 2200mAh on the tri-mode PCB |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA | VIA, VIAL |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | No | No |
| Features , different | 65% kit, Crown mount, Aluminum, Wood accent, Hot-swap or solder, QMK/VIA | 75% kit, Aluminum, Gasket or top mount, Hot-swap, VIA, Tri-mode or wired PCB, Steel weight |
| Good for , different | Builders who want a premium 65% with a soft, isolated mount People who like wood-and-metal design Hobbyists who already own switches and keycaps | Builders who want a minimal, modern 75% with mounting options People who value a low front height Shoppers who want optional tri-mode wireless in a kit |
| Skip if , different | Buyers who want a finished, ready-to-type board ISO layout users who want hot-swap Wireless users | Buyers who need a solder PCB or unusual layouts Anyone who dislikes tuning stabilizers Those who need to disassemble the board often |
| Pros , different | Crown mount with a wave spring, silicone spool and bushing at eight points (Mode) alexotos (sponsored, affiliate links) found the Crown system easy to install and the sound clean Natural hardwood accents with anodized aluminum in five colorways (Mode, PC Gamer) Four plate materials: POM, aluminum, carbon fiber and copper (Mode) QMK/VIA firmware and a hot-swap PCB with Gateron sockets (Mode, alexotos) Hand-tightened thumb screws make swapping between Crown and top mount quick (alexotos) | Three mounting styles, which alexotos found each sounded and felt different Low front height of 17.6 mm and a 7° angle (Qwertykeys) Hot-swap PCB in wired or tri-mode form, with two 2,200 mAh batteries in tri-mode builds (Qwertykeys) Force-break pads preinstalled and an acoustic chamber in the bottom case (Qwertykeys, alexotos) Aluminum or PP plates, with alexotos preferring plastic for the sound Includes a carrying case, pouch and NeoStab clip-in stabilizers (Qwertykeys) |
| Cons , different | Kit only: switches, keycaps and stabilizers are not included (Mode) Top-mount hardware is a separate purchase (alexotos) Hot-swap PCB does not support ISO, and the plates are ANSI only (alexotos, Mode) alexotos preferred the softer feel of the earlier lattice blocks Wired USB-C only, with no wireless option (Mode) Evidence is limited to one disclosed review, a press announcement and Mode's own pages | Fixed hot-swap layout with no solder PCB (alexotos) Hidden screws make disassembly a pain (alexotos) Included stabilizers need tuning (alexotos) No 7U support even though a 7U wire is included (alexotos) Sold as a final-sale pre-order with a long lead time (Qwertykeys) Only one independent review was found; alexotos received the boards from the brand |
| Research take , different | A design-led premium kit whose main selling point is the new Crown mount, which alexotos found impressive. Evidence is limited to one disclosed review and Mode's own materials. | A well-liked value kit with real sound options, according to the one review found, which was of brand-supplied boards and uses affiliate links. The fixed layout and hidden screws are the main compromises. |