KBDfans Tofu65 vs Qwertykeys QK65 V2
The KBDfans Tofu65 and the Qwertykeys QK65 V2 are close alternatives. The main differences: the KBDfans Tofu65 is the cheaper of the two at $140 versus $175; the Qwertykeys QK65 V2 is hot-swap while the KBDfans Tofu65 is not documented as hot-swap; the Qwertykeys QK65 V2 runs wireless where the KBDfans Tofu65 is wired-only.
- Lower priceKBDfans Tofu65$140 versus $175
- Easier to modQwertykeys QK65 V2hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- More ways to connectQwertykeys QK65 V23 connection modes versus 1
Choose the KBDfans Tofu65 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($140).
Choose the Qwertykeys QK65 V2 if
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
- you need wireless.
KBDfans Tofu65 vs Qwertykeys QK65 V2, spec by spec
| KBDfans Tofu65 | Qwertykeys QK65 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | n/a | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | spray-coated aluminum with stainless steel weight |
| Mount | Tray | Gasket (dual gasket / top mount) |
| Backlight | n/a | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | 4400 mAh |
| Typical price | $140 (stronger spec) | $175 |
| Sound (stock) | classic tray aluminum | clean, poppy; depends on build |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 72% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Qwertykeys QK65 V2.
87% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Qwertykeys QK65 V2.
Where to buy the KBDfans Tofu65
Where to buy the Qwertykeys QK65 V2
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