What’s the height of the premium aluminum case?
Specifically to the top of the keycaps when it’s on the desk?
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Good question! We don’t have an official “to the top of the keycaps” measurement for the premium aluminum case, since it will vary depending on which switches and keycaps you use (low‑profile Choc vs. MX, low‑profile caps vs. taller sculpted ones, etc).
Here’s what you can expect:
- The premium case itself is quite slim and low‑profile — it only adds a few millimeters compared to the standard acrylic case.
- With Choc switches + low‑profile Choc keycaps, the typing height will be quite low (typically ~20–22 mm from desk to the top of the keycaps).
- With MX switches + standard OEM/Cherry keycaps, it will be taller (closer to ~28–32 mm to the top of the keycaps, depending on cap profile).
If you want, I can help you estimate more precisely if you tell me whether you’re planning to use MX or Choc switches and which keycap profile (flat, low‑profile, Cherry, DSA, etc.).
👉 Do you know which switches/keycaps you’ll be putting on your build?
Here’s what you can expect:
- The premium case itself is quite slim and low‑profile — it only adds a few millimeters compared to the standard acrylic case.
- With Choc switches + low‑profile Choc keycaps, the typing height will be quite low (typically ~20–22 mm from desk to the top of the keycaps).
- With MX switches + standard OEM/Cherry keycaps, it will be taller (closer to ~28–32 mm to the top of the keycaps, depending on cap profile).
If you want, I can help you estimate more precisely if you tell me whether you’re planning to use MX or Choc switches and which keycap profile (flat, low‑profile, Cherry, DSA, etc.).
👉 Do you know which switches/keycaps you’ll be putting on your build?
Choc switches with low profile caps
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Perfect — thanks for clarifying! With Choc switches + low profile Choc keycaps, the total build height from desk to the top of the keycaps is roughly 20–22 mm when in the premium case.
That’s about as low‑profile as it gets while still being hot‑swappable and wireless. Great choice if you’re aiming for ergonomics and a slim setup!
Would you like me to also give you the case thickness on its own (without switches/caps), so you have both numbers?
That’s about as low‑profile as it gets while still being hot‑swappable and wireless. Great choice if you’re aiming for ergonomics and a slim setup!
Would you like me to also give you the case thickness on its own (without switches/caps), so you have both numbers?
Sure
Got it! The premium case itself (without switches/caps) adds about 6–7 mm of thickness from desk to PCB plate surface.
So when stacked up:
- Case only → ~6–7 mm
- Choc switch body → ~11 mm
- Low‑profile Choc keycap → ~3–4 mm
That’s how we land at the ~20–22 mm desk‑to‑top measurement I mentioned earlier. Slim, portable, and comfortable 🔥
Would you like me to also share the overall front vs. back height difference (typing angle), or are you mainly interested in total height?
So when stacked up:
- Case only → ~6–7 mm
- Choc switch body → ~11 mm
- Low‑profile Choc keycap → ~3–4 mm
That’s how we land at the ~20–22 mm desk‑to‑top measurement I mentioned earlier. Slim, portable, and comfortable 🔥
Would you like me to also share the overall front vs. back height difference (typing angle), or are you mainly interested in total height?
And this is the aluminum case, correct?
Yes — those measurements are for the premium aluminum case ✅
The aluminum case is slim by design, so even when stacked with Choc switches + low‑profile keycaps, you end up right around that ~20–22 mm desk‑to‑top range. The typing angle is minimal (basically flat), since the case keeps everything low‑profile and ergonomic.
Do you want me to also break down the front vs. back clearance for the aluminum case so you get a sense of the typing angle?
The aluminum case is slim by design, so even when stacked with Choc switches + low‑profile keycaps, you end up right around that ~20–22 mm desk‑to‑top range. The typing angle is minimal (basically flat), since the case keeps everything low‑profile and ergonomic.
Do you want me to also break down the front vs. back clearance for the aluminum case so you get a sense of the typing angle?