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| Spec |  Qwertykeys Qwertykeys Neo75 $139 “Qwertykeys' aluminum 75% kit with three mounting options and optional tri-mode” |  Mode Designs Mode Encore $299–$339 “Mode's 65% kit with hardwood accents and the Crown mounting system” |
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| Price , different | $139 | $299–$339 |
| Size , different | 75% | 65% |
| Type | Kit | Kit |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Mounting , different | Gasket | Crown |
| Case , different | Aluminum, stainless steel weight | Aluminum with a hardwood accent |
| Colors , different | Several anodized finishes | Black Sesame, Matcha Cream, Mocha Mushroom, Monterey Dune, Studio Light |
| Weight , different | 1459g tri-mode case, 1589g wired case | 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 |
| Dimensions , different | 317.4 x 133.8mm | 326 x 125 mm (Mode) |
| Typing angle , different | 7° | 5.5° |
| Front height , different | 17.6mm | 12.5 mm (19.7 mm at the chamfer) |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps | Not included | Not included |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, 1.6mm, wired or tri-mode | Solder or hot-swap |
| Plates , different | Aluminum, PP | POM, Aluminum, Carbon fiber, Copper |
| Battery , different | 2x 2200mAh on the tri-mode PCB | — |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | VIA, VIAL | QMK, VIA |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | No | No |
| Features , different | 75% kit, Aluminum, Gasket or top mount, Hot-swap, VIA, Tri-mode or wired PCB, Steel weight | 65% kit, Crown mount, Aluminum, Wood accent, Hot-swap or solder, QMK/VIA |
| Good for , different | 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 | 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 |
| Skip if , different | Buyers who need a solder PCB or unusual layouts Anyone who dislikes tuning stabilizers Those who need to disassemble the board often | Buyers who want a finished, ready-to-type board ISO layout users who want hot-swap Wireless users |
| Pros , different | 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) | 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) |
| Cons , different | 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 | 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 |
| Research take , different | 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. | 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. |