Head to head · both bought and tested
Ferrule 75 vs Quarry TKL
Both tested here, side by side: measured sound, latency and typing scores for the Ferrule 75 and the Quarry TKL, and which one to buy.
The short answer
The Ferrule 75 scores 0.6 higher overall and costs $89 against $72. Almost anyone buying their first good keyboard, and most people buying their third. Buy the other one if: someone who wants a TKL that will not need anything done to it, and who values open firmware over wireless.
Scores, criterion by criterion
| Criterion | Ferrule 75 | Quarry TKL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build | 8.0 | 8.0 | level |
| Typing feel | 8.5 | 7.5 | +1.0 to Ferrule 75 |
| Sound | 8.0 | 7.5 | +0.5 to Ferrule 75 |
| Stabilisers | 8.5 | 8.0 | +0.5 to Ferrule 75 |
| Software | 9.5 | 9.0 | +0.5 to Ferrule 75 |
| Value | 9.0 | 8.0 | +1.0 to Ferrule 75 |
| Overall | 8.5 | 7.9 | +0.6 to Ferrule 75 |
Measured
| Figure | Ferrule 75 | Quarry TKL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound | 54.6 dB | 55.3 dB | 0.7 dB quieter to Ferrule 75 |
| Latency, wired | 4.1 ms | 3.4 ms | 0.7 ms faster to Quarry TKL |
| Polling | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz | level |
| Actuation | 55.9 g | 51.7 g | +4.2 g — preference, not better |
| Case flex | 2.4 mm | 2.1 mm | +0.3 mm — softer, not better |
Specifications
| Specification | Ferrule 75 | Quarry TKL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $89 | $72 | $17 cheaper — Quarry TKL |
| Layout | 75% | TKL (87-key) | — |
| Switches | Tactile — Gateron Brown Pro | Linear — Gateron Yellow (pre-lubed) | — |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes | — |
| Mount | Gasket mount | Gasket mount | — |
| Plate | PC (polycarbonate) | PC (polycarbonate) | — |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C, 2.4 GHz dongle, Bluetooth | Wired USB-C | — |
| Remapping | VIA | QMK | — |
| Weight | 940 g | 980 g | — |
Shape and footprint
Ferrule 75
Quarry TKL
Where to buy
The full reviews
Everything above is a summary of two longer reviews — including the flaws, the long-term notes and the photographs. Ferrule 75 · Quarry TKL