What are the quietest mechanical ortho keyboards available?
This page compares 5 mechanical ortho keyboards with verified specifications and prices. Top options include JJ50 50% Custom, YMDK ID75, XD75RE Custom. Prices range from £21 to £118. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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JJ50 50% Custom
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£30.40 ≈ | — | 50% ortholinear Preonic | 60 | — | — | — |
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The JJ50 is a compact, programmable 60-key ortholinear keyboard PCB with QMK or Bface firmware support and RGB underglow. It suits keyboard enthusiasts who want a small customizable board and are comfortable soldering switches and sourcing keycaps separately. ★ Ideal forIt is suitable for users seeking a quiet mechanical ortho keyboard because its switch type is user-selectable, allowing silent switches to be installed, while the 50% ortholinear layout keeps the board compact.
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YMDK ID75
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£77.48 ≈ | — | Ortholinear | 75 | PBT | — | — |
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The YMDK ID75 is a 75-key programmable ortholinear mechanical keyboard kit with a hot-swappable PCB, USB Type-C connectivity, and an anodized aluminum case with an acrylic layer for RGB underglow. It suits users who want a compact keyboard with more keys than smaller ortholinear boards and flexibility through QMK or VIA. ★ Ideal forThe YMDK ID75 suits users seeking a quieter mechanical ortholinear keyboard because its hot-swappable PCB lets them install silent mechanical switches, although switches are not included with the base kit. |
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XD75RE Custom
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£22.06 ≈ | Cherry MX Brown | Ortholinear 5x15 | 75 | PBT | — | — |
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The XD75RE Custom is a 75-key ortholinear mechanical keyboard with hot-swappable switches, underglow RGB, and programmable firmware support. Its grid layout and customizable keymap suit users who want an ergonomic, programming-focused DIY keyboard. ★ Ideal forIt suits people seeking a quieter mechanical ortho keyboard because the documented build uses tactile Cherry MX Brown switches and PBT XDA keycaps, while the hot-swappable board allows quieter switches to be installed later.
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Keeb.io Nyquist Split Ortholinear Keyboard
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£118.04 ≈ | MX-style | 60% split ortholinear | 40-60 | — | — | — |
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The Nyquist is a compact split ortholinear keyboard with a 5x6 grid on each half, hotswap sockets, per-key RGB, and VIA programmability. It suits users who want an ergonomic layout, flexible positioning, and the ability to change MX-style switches without soldering. ★ Ideal forIt suits people seeking a quiet mechanical ortho keyboard because its hotswap sockets support MX-style silent switches, allowing quieter switch upgrades while retaining the compact split ortholinear layout. |
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Helix Split Ortholinear Keyboard
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£20.66 ≈ | Cherry MX and Kailh Low Profile Choc | 4 or 5 row split ortholinear | 64 | — | — | — |
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The Helix is a compact 64-key split ortholinear keyboard with per-key RGB LEDs and support for Cherry MX or Kailh Low Profile Choc switches. Its programmable QMK firmware and split design suit enthusiasts, programmers, and users who want an ergonomic layout and extensive customization. ★ Ideal forThe Helix suits people seeking quiet mechanical ortho keyboards because it supports Kailh Low Profile Choc switches, including quieter tactile and linear options, in a compact 64-key split ortholinear layout. |
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