Helix lab Aaru
HelixReleased 2022
lab Aaru
65/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Strong customisability (74/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
- Build quality is the weak point (55/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum · Brass
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
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| Helixlab AaruThis page | VarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 65 /100 |
| Build quality | 55 /100 | 56 /100Better |
| Performance | 65 /100 | 76 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum · BrassBetter | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
