Choosing among keyboard PCBs, cases & plates starts with one question: are you building around Hall Effect hardware or adding typing controls to an iPad? The Desktop Tribe DT60 is a 60% HE case package tied to the Wooting 60HE, while the Slim Aluminum Keyboard Case is an iPad keyboard case. One is oriented toward assembling a keyboard; the other toward tablet typing. Match the case to the device before comparing secondary features.
Quick verdict
For a custom keyboard project, choose the Desktop Tribe DT60. Its package is tied to a keyboard-build use case and includes build pieces that make it directly relevant to a Hall Effect setup. For tablet typing, choose the Slim Aluminum Keyboard Case: its trackpad and quiet features are aimed at everyday iPad use, and its title establishes the platform. The two roles diverge enough that intended device should be the first filter.
At a glance
| Product | Listed price | Connection and condition | Main signals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop Tribe DT60 Aluminum HE Keyboard Case | $95.00 | Wired; used | Build-oriented case package |
| Slim Aluminum iPad Keyboard Case | $184.11 | Bluetooth; new | iPadOS; backlit and portable |
Where each product wins
- Desktop Tribe DT60: Its win is the build-oriented role signaled by the HE case wording and included assembly pieces. It is the focused route for shoppers putting together a Hall Effect keyboard.
- Slim Aluminum iPad Keyboard Case: Its win is platform clarity. The title names iPad Air and iPad Pro 11-inch use, while the feature set is organized around portable tablet typing.
Product notes
Desktop Tribe DT60 Aluminum HE Keyboard Case
The DT60 is the clearer fit for a Hall Effect build because its description ties it to the Wooting 60HE and names an FR4 switch plate, matching pearlescent keycaps, silicone gaskets, stock stabilizers, a strap, screws, and a weight. That build-oriented bundle is the concrete reason to choose it for a keyboard project. Its limitation is condition: it is used, and the back where the PCB lies is noticeably scratched or damaged; the weight has minor wear as well. The pink color is another clearly stated part of the choice. Shoppers who want a wired case package with included build components get a direct match, while the cosmetic wear deserves attention in the decision.
Slim Aluminum iPad Keyboard Case
The Slim Aluminum Keyboard Case is the more natural fit for tablet typing. Its attributes list backlit, portable, quiet, and trackpad features, while the package includes a PU case, USB cable, and user manual. The title names iPad Air 11-inch and iPad Pro 11-inch, making the intended platform clear. Its limitation for keyboard hobbyists is that the product is framed around an iPad keyboard case, whereas the DT60 centers on a Hall Effect build package. For someone shopping specifically for a switch plate and keycaps, that tablet focus is the decisive drawback. The black color and new condition are useful tie-breakers for tablet shoppers.
Final choice by use case
- For a Hall Effect keyboard project: choose Desktop Tribe DT60. The included build-piece bundle and HE case wording are the direct match; the used condition and scratched back are the trade-offs.
- For iPad typing: choose Slim Aluminum Keyboard Case. Its iPad-specific title, iPadOS attribute, and tablet-focused feature set make the platform fit clear; the black, new package is the relevant alternative.
- For a material-only decision: do not use aluminum as the tie-breaker. Both product titles identify aluminum, while their named platforms and use cases point in different directions.
