Tiger 80 TKL

KBDfans · TKL · standard height

TKL layout · silhouette, not a product photo

KBDfans Tiger 80 is a hotswap TKL aluminum keyboard using a leaf-spring mounted, flex-cut PCB structure with silicone dampening socks, USB-C connectivity, and a dedicated tape mod slot for tuning sound.

Best for: gaming, enthusiast, typing.

Tiger 80 TKL specs

Layout TKL
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches MX
Keycaps n/a
Case aluminum
Mount Leaf-spring (leaf-spring mount with flex-cut PCB)
Backlight n/a
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $245
Sound (stock) n/a
Released n/a

Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Where to buy

No verified retailer link right now (the Tiger 80 TKL typically sells for around $245). Check KBDfans directly or your usual mechanical-keyboard retailers.

Alternatives to the Tiger 80 TKL

KBDfans Tofu84 75% · $259 An all-aluminum 75% barebone keyboard using a gasket mount design, wired USB-C connectivity, and a dense arrow and function cluster favored by programmers.
KBDfans KBD67 Lite 65% · $90 The KBDfans KBD67 Lite is a budget plastic 65% hot-swap kit that became a default first custom for many builders thanks to QMK/VIA and a low entry price. Compare: Tiger 80 TKL vs KBDfans KBD67 Lite
KBDfans Tofu65 65% · $140 The KBDfans Tofu65 is an aluminum 65% tray-mount barebone widely used as a custom base, offering arrow keys in a compact layout without leaving the classic Tofu design language. Compare: Tiger 80 TKL vs KBDfans Tofu65

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