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| KBDFans Cat | Vortex POK3R | PBTfans Tofu Redux V2 HE |
-13% off 63 Overall/ Value 63.1Build Quality 62.9Customizability 59.4Performance 68.2Productivity 61.3Portability 70.4![]() | ||
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Name KBDFans Cat | Name Vortex POK3R | Name PBTfans Tofu Redux V2 HE |
Release year 2026 | Release year 2023 | Release year 2026 |
Switch Options - | Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent | Switch Options Linear, Magnetic |
Profile Normal Profile | Profile Normal Profile | Profile Normal Profile |
Hot Swappable | Hot Swappable | Hot Swappable |
Layout Size 60% | Layout Size 60% | Layout Size 60% |
Layout Standard ANSI | Layout Standard ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak | Layout Standard ANSI |
Layout Ergonomics Normal | Layout Ergonomics Normal | Layout Ergonomics Normal |
Knob Support | Knob Support | Knob Support |
Display Support | Display Support | Display Support |
Mac/Win Support | Mac/Win Support | Mac/Win Support |
Multi-Media Keys | Multi-Media Keys | Multi-Media Keys |
USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
USB passthrough | USB passthrough | USB passthrough |
Connection | Connection Wired, Wired only, | Connection Wired, Wired only |
Polling Rate - | Polling Rate - | Polling Rate 8000 Hz |
Battery capacity - | Battery capacity - | Battery capacity - |
Hall Effect Support | Hall Effect Support | Hall Effect Support |
QMK Support | QMK Support | QMK Support |
VIA Support | VIA Support | VIA Support |
VIAL Support | VIAL Support | VIAL Support |
N-Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover |
Rapid Trigger | Rapid Trigger | Rapid Trigger |
Mount Style - | Mount Style Plate Mount | Mount Style Tray Mount |
Screw in Stabilizers | Screw in Stabilizers | Screw in Stabilizers |
Sound Dampening | Sound Dampening | Sound Dampening |
Backlight | Backlight Rgb, White | Backlight |
Case Colors | Case Colors | Case Colors |
Case Material - | Case Material Aluminum | Case Material - |
Keycaps Material - | Keycaps Material PBT | Keycaps Material PBT |
Dimensions - | Dimensions - | Dimensions 31 x 295 x 110 mm |
Weight - | Weight - | Weight - |
The KBDFans Cat is a mechanical keyboard kit aimed at hobbyists who enjoy building and customizing their own keyboards. It suits users comfortable with assembling components and selecting switches and keycaps to tailor their typing experience. This board is appropriate for those who want a compact layout and are interested in experimenting with different configurations.
Details about the case material and mounting style are unknown. The kit format suggests a focus on modularity rather than fixed construction quality. Users should expect to assemble the keyboard themselves, which may affect the final build depending on skill and components used.
The typing feel depends largely on the switches and keycaps selected by the user. Hot-swap capability allows experimentation with different switch types to find preferred tactile or linear feedback. Acoustic properties will vary accordingly.
The keyboard supports common compact layouts. Firmware and keymapping options are unknown, so users should verify compatibility with their operating system and desired customization tools before purchase.