KBDfans Tofu65 vs NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition
The KBDfans Tofu65 and the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition are close alternatives. The main differences: the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition is the cheaper of the two at $95 versus $140; the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition is hot-swap while the KBDfans Tofu65 is not documented as hot-swap; stock, the KBDfans Tofu65 sounds classic tray aluminum and the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition plastic tray stock.
- Lower priceNovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition$95 versus $140
- Easier to modNovelKeys NK65 Entry Editionhot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the KBDfans Tofu65 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for programming.
Choose the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you mainly want it for beginners.
- you want to spend less ($95).
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
KBDfans Tofu65 vs NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition, spec by spec
| KBDfans Tofu65 | NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | n/a | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | n/a | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $140 | $95 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | classic tray aluminum | plastic tray stock |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
57% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the KBDfans Tofu65; 29% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition.
Where to buy the KBDfans Tofu65
Where to buy the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition
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