Mode Eighty vs Mode Tempo
The Mode Eighty and the Mode Tempo are close alternatives. The main differences: the Mode Tempo is the cheaper of the two at $450 versus $465.
- Lower priceMode Tempo$450 versus $465
Choose the Mode Eighty if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
Choose the Mode Tempo if
- you want to spend less ($450).
Mode Eighty vs Mode Tempo, spec by spec
| Mode Eighty | Mode Tempo | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $465 | $450 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | premium gasket TKL |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
97% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Mode Eighty; 97% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Mode Tempo.
Where to buy the Mode Eighty
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Where to buy the Mode Tempo
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