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| Spec |  KBDfans KBDfans Tofu60 2.0 $39–$140 “KBDfans' aluminum 60% kit with brass weight and several mounting styles” |  Qwertykeys QK65 V2 $165–$175 “Your first custom shouldn't be this good” Best Value |
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| Price , different | $39–$140 | $165–$175 |
| Size , different | 60% | 65% |
| Type | Kit | Kit |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2021 | 2024 |
| Mounting , different | Top mount, with silicone socks or silicone bowl options | Gasket |
| Case , different | Aluminum | 6063 Aluminum |
| Colors , different | E-coat, Anodized, and other finishes | Anodized Black, Anodized Silver, Anodized Ice Blue, Spray-coated White, Spray-coated Retro White, Spray-coated Pink, Spray-coated Lilac, Spray-coated Black, Spray-coated Red |
| Weight , different | About 1.4 kg before assembly (KBDfans) | 1.4kg before build, 1.75kg after build |
| Dimensions , different | 294.7 x 115.7 mm (KBDfans) | 312.7 x 116.5mm |
| Typing angle , different | 7° | 6.5° |
| Front height , different | 18.5 mm front, 32.5 mm back (KBDfans) | 19.8mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Not included | Not included (kit) |
| PCB , different | Sold separately: 1.2 mm flex-cut hot-swap or non-flex solder, QMK/VIA | Tri-mode hot-swap, flex-cut or non-flex-cut, ANSI/ISO |
| Plates , different | Polycarbonate, Aluminum, FR4, Carbon fiber | Aluminum, FR4, PC, POM, Carbon Fiber |
| Battery , different | — | 2x 2200mAh |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style, once you add a PCB | MX-style |
| Software , different | Depends on the PCB | QK Config |
| 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 | Gasket or Top Mount, Aluminum Case, Hot-swap, QK Config software (no VIA/Vial), Tri-mode Wireless, Mini Screen, Customizable Weight & Badge, Daughterboard |
| 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 | First custom builds where you want wireless and hot-swap Typists who want to try gasket and top mount on one board Buyers who like personalizing case colors, badge and screen Windows users comfortable with QK Config |
| Skip if , different | Buyers who want a finished board Anyone who wants wireless Typists who want a low typing angle | Anyone who needs VIA, VIAL or QMK-style remapping Buyers who need an F-row (65% layout) Buyers who want everything in the box Mac users who want a finished remapping tool (QK Config for Mac is labelled beta) |
| 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 | Tri-mode connectivity (USB-C, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz) with two 2200 mAh batteries Supports both PCB gasket mount and top mount, with plate cushions to reduce case ping Tool-free case opening and magnetic connectors make building and tuning quick Swappable weight, badge, screen bezel and LED bezel, with 12 top-case and 13 bottom-case choices Mini screen can show custom GIFs and the time Poron case foam in the box, and a 1 mm non-flex-cut foam option |
| 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 | No VIA or VIAL: remapping uses Qwertykeys' QK Config, which has known issues listed by the maker Kit only: switches and keycaps are extra The case relies on clips; spares are included, and an owner of the related QK65v2 Classic HE reported breaking the pre-installed pair The included NeoStabs are a free gift and not covered by warranty (SwitchKeys listing) The mini screen is a matter of taste; Sacred Keebs considers screens unnecessary but expects many buyers to like it Prices and availability depend on regional vendor sales |
| 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 feature-packed wireless 65% kit whose appeal is gasket-or-top-mount flexibility, easy assembly and personalization. The maker's materials and the reviews found support the value pitch. The main caveats are QK Config instead of VIA or VIAL, plastic case clips, and a kit that needs switches and keycaps. Check the vendor's kit contents, because they differ by listing. |