KBDfans Tofu65

KBDfans · 65% · standard height

KBDfans Tofu65 mechanical keyboard
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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.

Best for: enthusiast, typing, programming.

KBDfans Tofu65 specs

Layout 65%
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap n/a
Stock switches n/a
Keycaps n/a
Case aluminum
Mount Tray
Backlight n/a
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $140
Sound (stock) classic tray aluminum
Released 2020

Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

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Alternatives to the KBDfans Tofu65

Keychron Q65 65% · $100 The Keychron Q65 is a wired 68-key CNC-aluminum gasket-mount QMK/VIA keyboard that extends the 65% layout with a left-side column of four macro keys and a knob, fully hot-swappable. Compare: KBDfans Tofu65 vs Keychron Q65
Qwertykeys QK65 V2 65% · $175 The Qwertykeys QK65 V2 revives the classic QK65 as a tri-mode, VIA-compatible 65% kit with dual gasket/top mounting, screwless sub-10-second disassembly, and two 2200mAh batteries. Compare: KBDfans Tofu65 vs Qwertykeys QK65 V2
Glorious GMMK 2 (65%) 65% · $120 The Glorious GMMK 2 (65%) is a wired 67-key hot-swap gaming keyboard with an anodized aluminum frame, pre-lubed Fox linears, and per-key RGB driven by Glorious CORE software. Compare: KBDfans Tofu65 vs Glorious GMMK 2 (65%)

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