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| Spec |  KBDfans KBDfans Tofu60 2.0 $39–$140 “KBDfans' aluminum 60% kit with brass weight and several mounting styles” |  Keychron Keychron V4 Max $105 “A mechanical 60% that is not a Topre” |
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| Price , different | $39–$140 | $105 |
| Size | 60% | 60% |
| Type , different | Kit | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2021 | 2024 |
| Mounting , different | Top mount, with silicone socks or silicone bowl options | Gasket |
| Case , different | Aluminum | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | E-coat, Anodized, and other finishes | Black |
| Weight , different | About 1.4 kg before assembly (KBDfans) | 645 ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 294.7 x 115.7 mm (KBDfans) | 305 x 123.1mm |
| Typing angle , different | 7° | 3.5° / 8° / 11° |
| Front height , different | 18.5 mm front, 32.5 mm back (KBDfans) | 28mm without keycaps |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Not included | Double-shot PBT, OSA |
| PCB , different | Sold separately: 1.2 mm flex-cut hot-swap or non-flex solder, QMK/VIA | Hot-swap, south-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Polycarbonate, Aluminum, FR4, Carbon fiber | PC |
| Battery , different | — | 4000 mAh, up to 190 hours |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style, once you add a PCB | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | Depends on the PCB | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | No | Yes |
| Features , different | 60% aluminum case, WK and WKL, Several finishes, Pairs with a 60% PCB, The usual first custom case | QMK/VIA, 60% with knob, Hot-swap, Gasket mount, 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.1, 4000mAh, 1000Hz polling |
| Good for , different | First-time builders on a tight budget People who want to try top-mount and bowl-mount builds Fans of the HHKB-style layout | A light wireless 60% for carrying between desks People who want gasket-mount softness in a small plastic board QMK users comfortable with layers |
| Skip if , different | Buyers who want a finished board Anyone who wants wireless Typists who want a low typing angle | Anyone who needs arrow keys on the base layer Buyers who want published typing and sound measurements People who want to avoid any Max-series reliability risk |
| Pros , different | Solid aluminum case with a brass weight (KBDfans, Leaf&Core) Three structural options: top mount, silicone socks or silicone bowl (KBDfans) Several case styles, including full 60%, Win-keyless and HHKB-style (KBDfans, Leaf&Core) Plate choices of PC, aluminum, FR4 and carbon fiber (KBDfans) Kit includes foam and screw-in stabilizers (KBDfans) Leaf&Core found it beginner-friendly and easy to rebuild | Gasket mount with a PC plate on a 60% layout 2.4GHz at 1000Hz, Bluetooth 5.1 and wired USB-C (Keychron's spec page) 645 g (Keychron's figure) and 305 mm wide, light enough to carry Keychron rates the 4000 mAh battery at up to 190 hours with the backlight off QMK with the Launcher web app, hot-swap sockets and screw-in stabilizers An owner reported a pleasant, not-loud typing sound with silent switches fitted (kyu08) |
| Cons , different | 1.2 mm PCB can flex enough to trigger neighbors with a soft plate (Leaf&Core) 7° typing angle was found a little high (Leaf&Core) Occasional shutdowns when connected through a hub to a Mac (Leaf&Core) PCB, plate, switches and keycaps are separate parts (KBDfans) Wired only through the daughterboard (KBDfans) Only one detailed independent review was read | Evidence is thin: no full independent review was found 60% layout with no dedicated arrows or function row ABS plastic case and non-shine-through keycaps Max-series double-press and chatter reports led to a Keychron statement in July 2025 (TechPowerUp) Bluetooth polling is 90Hz, per Keychron's spec table |
| Research take , different | A well-regarded budget kit with a heavy, premium feel. Pair it with a rigid plate and expect to assemble it yourself. | A logical wireless 60% on Keychron's V Max platform. Independent coverage is thin, so lean on the V1 Max and V3 Max reviews as a guide, and buy from a recent batch with a good return window. |