
AstonJ
I ended up cancelling my Moonlander order as I think it’s just going to be a bit too bulky for me.
I think the Planck and the Preonic (or Subatomic - whenever it surfaces!) are going to be much better for me, here’s my pros and cons of each - have I missed anything? What are your thoughts?
Planck
- 40% Keyboard (4 x 12)
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Very ‘cool’/futuristic looking
OLKB Planck vs Planck EZ
OLKB Planck is available from Drop and the Planck EZ is available from ZSA, they have some differences:
OLKB Planck (from Drop)
- More case choice (other cases also available, or order with none)
- More switch options (sold without so order your own)
- More keycap options (order without then buy your own)
- QMK Firmware
- Self build (tho only takes 15 mins and no soldering required)
- Bit taller, think with keys it’s 33mm
- No RGB lighting (keys)
- 1 year warranty
- Slightly cheaper (unless you buy ‘nice’ keycaps/switches etc, which makes it more costly)
Planck EZ (from ZSA)
- Plastic casing
- RGB lighting
- QMK Firmware
- Can use Oryx to configure your keyboard
- Shorter, at only 28mm tall with keys
- Less ‘bezels’ around side = smaller footprint and arguably cleaner look
- Some might say better built
- Pre-built
- 2 year warranty
- Less customisable at purchase (no keycap options, limited switch options)
- More expensive compared to stock Drop Planck with same switches
OLKB Preonic (from Drop)
- 50% keyboard - has an additional number row (5 x 12)
- Created by same person as the Planck
- Same casing and switch options as Drop’s Planck
Subatomic
- First mentioned a few years ago but still not available
- Created by same person who created Planck and Preonic
- Same as Preonic but will offer 2 additional columns (5 x 14)
- Currently not available and no updates on when it will be
Reviews
Planck EZ
Planck Drop
Can’t find one atm, but here’s the build guide…
Preonic
Why 40% (/50%)
Plastic vs Metal case sound
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