Mode Eighty

Mode Designs · TKL · standard height

Mode Eighty mechanical keyboard
Image courtesy of Mode Designs

A tenkeyless aluminum keyboard from Mode Designs built on a gasket mount platform with hot swap sockets and wired USB-C connectivity for enthusiasts wanting a full function row.

Best for: enthusiast, typing, programming, gaming.

Mode Eighty specs

Layout TKL
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches n/a
Keycaps n/a
Case aluminum
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $465
Sound (stock) n/a
Released 2023

Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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 Mode Eighty typically sells for around $465). Check Mode Designs directly or your usual mechanical-keyboard retailers.

Alternatives to the Mode Eighty

Mode Envoy 65% · $229 A premium 65% aluminum keyboard from Mode Designs with a gasket-style lattice mount, wired USB-C connectivity, and hot swap sockets aimed at enthusiast builders who want a compact typing layout.
Mode SixtyFive 65% · $380 The Mode SixtyFive is a premium aluminum gasket 65% kit from Mode Designs, known for refined case options and an enthusiast-focused build experience.
Mode Sonnet 75% · $400 The Mode Sonnet is a premium gasket-mount 75% custom kit from Mode Designs, known for refined aluminum case options and an enthusiast-focused build experience. Compare: Mode Eighty vs Mode Sonnet

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