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AULA F75 vs Keychron K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard

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all judged against mechanical keyboards at a similar price

The Keychron K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard scores 7.4/10 overall, ahead of the AULA F75 at 6.3/10.

The AULA F75 leads on layout and ergonomics.

The Keychron K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard leads on typing feel, build quality, customisation, connectivity and battery and software.

AULA F75

AULA F75

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The AULA F75 is a 75% wireless, hot-swap keyboard for people who want a compact board with Bluetooth, 2.4GHz and wired options. It suits buyers who will lube a stabiliser if needed and who mostly use it with the lights off. It is less suited to anyone who wants an all-metal case or has to rely on the companion software.

Typically about £59.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Keychron K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard

Keychron K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard

7.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Keychron K10 HE is for people who want a full-size keyboard with a number pad and adjustable magnetic switches. It suits desk users who move between Windows, macOS and Linux and want QMK firmware with wireless options. It is built for a fixed desk, not a bag.

Typically about £129.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAULA F75Keychron K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard
Typing feel25%6/107/10
Build quality20%5/107/10
Customisation20%7/108/10
Connectivity15%7/109/10
Layout and ergonomics10%7/106/10
Battery and software10%6/107/10
Overall6.3/107.4/10

Specifications

SpecAULA F75Keychron K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard
Layout75%, 80 keys; ANSI and ISO variants offered100% full size
SwitchesLEOBOG Reaper linear (default), factory lubed; other options include TTC & AULA Crescent, LEOBOG Ice Vein, LEOBOG Greywood V3 and Dream SakuraGateron Double-rail Magnetic Switch / Keychron Ultra-Fast Lime Magnetic Switch; actuation adjustable 0.2-3.8 mm
Hot-swappableYes; 3-pin and 5-pin socketsHot-swappable
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wireless and wired; paired-device count conflicting (three or five)2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, wired USB-C; 1000 Hz polling rate (125 Hz over Bluetooth per user guide); switches between 3 devices
Firmware (QMK / VIA)Manufacturer lists a firmware download and a VIA JSON file; QMK build not confirmedQMK firmware; Keychron Launcher web app for key remapping and macros; Windows, macOS, Linux
KeycapsCherry profile; material conflicting (double-shot PBT per one retailer, ABS per one UK review)Double-shot PBT; Standard: Cherry profile; Special Edition: OSA profile
Battery4000mAh rechargeable lithium; advertised 266 hours without lights and 17.5 hours with lights4000 mAh, up to 120 hours (backlight setting not stated); charging around 5 hours

Strengths and weaknesses

AULA F75

  • + Hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches
  • + Long advertised battery life with lights off
  • + ISO variant offered alongside ANSI
  • − Stabiliser rattle reported by a meaningful minority
  • − Companion software called clunky, buggy and outdated

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a metal case rather than ABS plastic
  • Anyone who doesn't want to lube stabilisers if they rattle
  • People who rely on companion software for remapping and lighting
Read the full AULA F75 review ›

Keychron K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard

  • + Actuation adjustable from 0.2 to 3.8 mm
  • + 2.4GHz, Bluetooth and wired, with three-device switching
  • + QMK firmware and a web app on all three platforms
  • − Heavy and large, so poor for travel
  • − Only Keychron's magnetic switches are supported
  • − Battery life falls with full RGB brightness

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to fit any switch type they like
  • Anyone who carries their keyboard between locations
  • Users who run full RGB brightness and want long wireless battery life
Read the full Keychron K10 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard review ›

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