Ergodox EZ vs Moonlander Mark 1
 Ergodox |  Moonlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of keys | 76 | 72 |
| Lighting options | Original: No lighting Glow: Some keys backlit. Which? Shine: A rear light strip. Show me | All keys backlit |
| Memory | 32K: Enough memory for standard layouts with customization. If you're planning a very complex or specific layout, you may want to consider more memory. Feel free to test your ideas in Oryx before buying. | 256K: Enough memory for complex layouts using lots of features. Turn on backlighting, enable auto shift, configure macros, and much more without worrying about your layout size too much. |
| Thumb Cluster | 6 keys, fixed | 4 keys, articulating |
| Tenting system | The Tilt/Tent kit: Each half gets three legs that allow for a variety of heights and angles. | Base: By default, the Moonlander uses one leg and its thumb cluster to tent the inner edges of the keyboard. Additional options: The Moonlander comes with a mounting point on the bottom of its case that allows for even more tenting configurations from our Accessory Store or community-made Printables. |
| Overall dimensions | Keyboard: Width: 19.5cm Depth: 16cm Height: 3cm, including keycaps Wing: Width: 14cm Depth: 9cm Height: 2.5cm Download 1:1 PDF | Keyboard: Width: 17cm Depth: 17cm without Wing Height: 3cm Wing: Width: 9.5cm Depth: 13cm Height: 2cm Download 1:1 PDF |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Active side | Right | Left |
| Hot-swappable | All keys. Compatible with both 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches. | All keys. Compatible with both 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches. |
| Mechanical | All keys | All keys |
| Configuration software | Oryx | Oryx |
| Underlying firmware | QMK | QMK |
| Wrist rest | Standalone/optional | Integrated, but removable |
| Weight | Each half (including keyswitches and keycaps, but not including Wing, or Tilt/Tent Kit) is about 360g. A complete half including the Tilt/Tent legs and the wrist rest is about 650g. | Each half including the wrist rest is about 365g. |
| Carrying case | None | Included |
| Warranty | 2 years, extendable to 4 | 2 years, extendable to 4 |
| Manufactured by | ZSA, Tibbo | ZSA, Tibbo |
| Release date | ~December 2015 | ~June 2020 |
| Ships fully assembled, no building or soldering required | Yes | Yes |
Number of keys
Ergodox
76
Moonlander
72
Memory
Ergodox
32K: Enough memory for standard layouts with customization. If you're planning a very complex or specific layout, you may want to consider more memory. Feel free to test your ideas in Oryx before buying.
Moonlander
256K: Enough memory for complex layouts using lots of features. Turn on backlighting, enable auto shift, configure macros, and much more without worrying about your layout size too much.
Thumb Cluster
Ergodox
6 keys, fixed
Moonlander
4 keys, articulating
Tenting system
Ergodox
The Tilt/Tent kit: Each half gets three legs that allow for a variety of heights and angles.
Moonlander
Base: By default, the Moonlander uses one leg and its thumb cluster to tent the inner edges of the keyboard. Additional options: The Moonlander comes with a mounting point on the bottom of its case that allows for even more tenting configurations from our Accessory Store or community-made Printables.
Overall dimensions
Ergodox
Keyboard:
Width: 19.5cm
Depth: 16cm
Height: 3cm, including keycaps
Wing:
Width: 14cm
Depth: 9cm
Height: 2.5cm
Download 1:1 PDF
Moonlander
Keyboard:
Width: 17cm
Depth: 17cm without Wing
Height: 3cm
Wing:
Width: 9.5cm
Depth: 13cm
Height: 2cm
Download 1:1 PDF
Connector
Ergodox
USB-C
Moonlander
USB-C
Active side
Ergodox
Right
Moonlander
Left
Hot-swappable
Ergodox
All keys. Compatible with both 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
Moonlander
All keys. Compatible with both 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
Mechanical
Ergodox
All keys
Moonlander
All keys
Configuration software
Ergodox
Oryx
Moonlander
Oryx
Underlying firmware
Ergodox
QMK
Moonlander
QMK
Wrist rest
Ergodox
Standalone/optional
Moonlander
Integrated, but removable
Weight
Ergodox
Each half (including keyswitches and keycaps, but not including Wing, or Tilt/Tent Kit) is about 360g. A complete half including the Tilt/Tent legs and the wrist rest is about 650g.
Moonlander
Each half including the wrist rest is about 365g.
Carrying case
Ergodox
None
Moonlander
Included
Warranty
Ergodox
2 years, extendable to 4
Moonlander
2 years, extendable to 4
Manufactured by
Ergodox
ZSA, Tibbo
Moonlander
ZSA, Tibbo
Release date
Ergodox
~December 2015
Moonlander
~June 2020
Ships fully assembled, no building or soldering required
Ergodox
Yes
Moonlander
Yes