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Two designs lead the KOMO EDC poker slider lineup: the Ace of Spades (black) and the King of Hearts (red). Both share the same weight, dimensions, and click mechanism — only the suit differs. The "which one" question isn't about specs; it's about which face you want, which click sound you prefer, and which suit matches your style.

The Short Version

Ace of Spades: Black electroplated finish, slightly crisper click, reads as the default KOMO EDC flagship. King of Hearts: Red electroplated finish, slightly softer click, reads as the bolder statement. The mechanism is identical. The dimensions are identical. The choice is aesthetic, not mechanical. If you can't decide, the Ace is the safer pick — black goes with everything; the King is for people who want the suit to be visible.

What the Two Designs Share

Mechanically, the Ace of Spades and the King of Hearts are the same product with a different suit printed on the face. Both share:

Weight and dimensions: 71 grams, 1.77 × 1.34 × 0.39 inches. Both fit the same pocket, the same EDC pouch, the same felt sleeve.

Mechanism: Magnetic slider with a captured neodymium magnet and a stainless steel inner plate. The click is the same mechanism on both — the differences are subtle but the engineering is identical.

Material: Electroplated stainless steel body with a stainless inner plate. The electroplated finish is the only color difference.

The [poker card slider guide](https://komoedc.com/blogs/news/what-is-a-poker-card-fidget-slider) covers the mechanism in detail. The two designs are the mechanism; only the suit differs.

Ace of Spades: The Black Flagship

The Ace of Spades is the default KOMO EDC poker slider. Black electroplated finish, the spade symbol on one face and the ace pip on the other. The visual reads as serious, understated, slightly formal.

Weight feel: Same as the King — 71 g. The black finish absorbs light, so the slider reads as slightly denser in the hand than the red one.

Sound: The black finish is slightly harder than the red — the electroplating thickness differs by a fraction of a millimeter, enough to make the click on the Ace slightly crisper, higher-pitched, and shorter. Audible at a coffee shop. In a quiet office, heard at the next desk.

Wear pattern: Black electroplate hides light scratches better than the red finish. After six months of pocket carry, the Ace looks closer to new than the King does — the practical reason to pick the Ace for everyday carry.

Who it fits: People who want the poker slider without the suit being a statement. Black goes with everything — black case, black phone, black wallet, black watch. The Ace reads as "I have a slider, and I'm not making a thing of it."

King of Hearts: The Red Flagship

The King of Hearts is the red counterpart. Red electroplated finish, the heart symbol on one face and the king pip on the other. The visual reads as bolder, more visible, slightly louder in aesthetic terms.

Weight feel: Same as the Ace — 71 g. The red finish catches the light, so the slider reads as slightly brighter in the hand.

Sound: The red finish is slightly softer than the black — the click on the King is slightly warmer, lower-pitched, and longer. Audible at a coffee shop. Heard at the next desk. The King sounds marginally less clicky than the Ace, but the difference is small.

Wear pattern: Red electroplate shows light scratches more than black. After six months of pocket carry, the King develops a slightly worn look earlier — the trade-off for the bolder color.

Who it fits: People who want the suit to be visible. Red is a statement — the King reads as "I picked this on purpose." If you carry red on you, the King matches.

Head-to-Head

Weight, dimensions: identical (71 g, 1.77 × 1.34 × 0.39 in). Sound: the Ace is slightly crisper; the King slightly warmer — small difference. Wear: the Ace hides scratches better. Statement: the King is bolder. Practical pick: Ace for everyday carry, King if you want the suit visible.

Which Sound Do You Want

The click is what you interact with most. Honest summary: the Ace clicks crisper — short, high, slightly metallic. The King clicks warmer — slightly longer, slightly lower, slightly fuller. Neither is louder in absolute terms; neither is quieter.

If you like the click on a metal pen, the Ace is closer. If you like the click on a heavier camera shutter, the King is closer. The two are on a continuum; both are within the range of "good magnetic slider click." For most people, the sound difference is small enough that it doesn't drive the choice — the visual drives the choice, the sound confirms it.

Wear and the Two-Pack Option

Both finishes are electroplated stainless steel. After months of pocket carry, both develop a worn look; the rate differs by color. The black Ace hides small scratches and stays polished for 6-12 months of daily carry; the red King shows scratches more and ages visibly by the same mark. The [care guide](https://komoedc.com/blogs/news/how-to-clean-metal-fidget-toys) covers maintenance — microfiber cloth, no abrasives, no chemical cleaners.

The Ace + King two-pack is the most common KOMO EDC setup among repeat buyers: one per hand, visual symmetry, and you can hand the King to a curious coworker without losing your primary fidget. If you carry both, the pair stays visually balanced.

How to Choose

Three quick questions.

Do you want the suit to be visible? If yes, the King. If no, the Ace.

Do you carry red or black most of the time? If red, the King matches. If black, the Ace matches.

Do you want the slider to look new for as long as possible? If yes, the Ace. Black hides scratches better.

If all three point to the Ace, get the Ace. If two point to the King and one to the Ace, get the King. If undecided, get the Ace — black is the safer pick and you can always add the King later as a two-pack.

FAQ

What's the difference between Ace of Spades and King of Hearts?
Only the suit and color. Both are 71 g, identical dimensions, identical magnetic slider mechanism. The click differs slightly — the Ace crisper, the King warmer.

Which is more popular?
The Ace is the default flagship and outsells the King roughly 2:1. The King is most often purchased as part of a two-pack.

Are both suitable as gifts?
Yes. The Ace is the safer universal gift; the King is the more personal gift for someone who likes red.

Pick the One That Matches Your Style

The Ace and the King are the same mechanism in different colors — the choice is aesthetic. The Ace is the safer pick for everyday carry (black, hides wear, goes with everything). The King is the bolder pick (red, wears visibly, makes the suit the point). The [KOMO EDC best-sellers shelf](https://komoedc.com/collections/avada-best-sellers) shows both side by side along with the two-pack option, and the [Gold Ace](https://komoedc.com/products/fidget-slider-metal-poker-push-card-fidget-clicker-fidget-toys-for-adults-teens-gold-a) is the default flagship for people who want the safer pick.